Haywood County
TN · Pop. 17,672 · Suburban County
Haywood County sits in Tennessee across 533 square miles, home to 17,672 people at 33.2 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on cotton, soybeans, wheat. A median home price of $120,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.71% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 225-day growing season, average summer highs of 89°F and average winter lows of 31.3°F. Annual rainfall averages 54.1 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Haywood County Community Hospital is 2.8 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 99.3% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 225-day growing season in USDA zone 8a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.71% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $120,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 99.3% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Haywood County Community Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 2.8 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
Cons
- Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- A poverty rate of 22.8% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
At a glance
Haywood County, TN is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 100/100
- Median home price
- $120k
- Property tax
- 0.71%
- Growing season
- 225 days (zone 8a)
- Annual rainfall
- 54.1"
- Broadband
- 99.3%
- Nearest hospital
- Haywood County Community Hospital, 2.8 mi
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Homesteading in Haywood County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Haywood County?
- Haywood County is in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 225-day growing season, average summer highs of 89°F, and average winter lows of 31.3°F. The established crops are cotton, soybeans, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $120,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.71%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 99.3% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Haywood County Community Hospital is 2.8 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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