Hamblen County
TN · Pop. 64,930 · Mixed County
Hamblen County sits in Tennessee across 161 square miles, home to 64,930 people at 403.3 per square mile, a more developed setting where truly rural parcels are scarcer. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, corn, soybeans. A median home price of $189,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.46% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 189-day growing season, average summer highs of 86°F and average winter lows of 27.4°F. Annual rainfall averages 44.9 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Morristown - Hamblen Healthcare System is 2.2 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 100% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 189-day growing season in USDA zone 7b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.46% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $189,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 100% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Morristown - Hamblen Healthcare System, with an emergency room, is just 2.2 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
Cons
- Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
- At 403.3 people per square mile, this is a developed area where finding truly rural acreage is harder and pricier.
At a glance
Hamblen County, TN is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 78/100
- Median home price
- $189k
- Property tax
- 0.46%
- Growing season
- 189 days (zone 7b)
- Annual rainfall
- 44.9"
- Broadband
- 100%
- Nearest hospital
- Morristown - Hamblen Healthcare System, 2.2 mi
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Homesteading in Hamblen County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Hamblen County?
- Hamblen County is in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 189-day growing season, average summer highs of 86°F, and average winter lows of 27.4°F. The established crops are hay, corn, soybeans.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $189,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.46%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 100% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Morristown - Hamblen Healthcare System is 2.2 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.
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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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