Grundy County
TN · Pop. 13,665 · Suburban County
Grundy County, Tennessee covers 360 square miles with a population of 13,665 and a density of 38 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, wheat, corn. A median home price of $133,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.42% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 177-day growing season, average summer highs of 83.2°F and average winter lows of 26.1°F. Annual rainfall averages 57.7 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Southern Tennessee Regional Health System is 17.2 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 91.9% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.42% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $133,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 91.9% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
Cons
- Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
- The nearest hospital, Southern Tennessee Regional Health System, is 17.2 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- A poverty rate of 19.2% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Grundy County, TN is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 71/100
- Median home price
- $133k
- Property tax
- 0.42%
- Growing season
- 177 days (zone 7a)
- Annual rainfall
- 57.7"
- Broadband
- 91.9%
- Nearest hospital
- Southern Tennessee Regional Health System, 17.2 mi
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Homesteading in Grundy County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Grundy County?
- Grundy County is in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 177-day growing season, average summer highs of 83.2°F, and average winter lows of 26.1°F. The established crops are hay, wheat, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $133,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.42%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 91.9% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Southern Tennessee Regional Health System is 17.2 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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