Lewis County
TN · Pop. 12,784 · Suburban County
Lewis County is a suburban county in Tennessee, spanning 282 square miles with 12,784 residents at a density of 45.3 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, soybeans, haylage. The median home price is $158,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.5%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 193-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.6°F and average winter lows of 26.5°F. Annual rainfall averages 56.4 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Saint Thomas Hickman Hospital is 17.8 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 98.2% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 193-day growing season in USDA zone 7b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.5% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $158,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 98.2% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Annual rainfall of 56.4 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
Cons
- The nearest hospital, Saint Thomas Hickman Hospital, is 17.8 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Lewis County, TN is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 87/100
- Median home price
- $158k
- Property tax
- 0.5%
- Growing season
- 193 days (zone 7b)
- Annual rainfall
- 56.4"
- Broadband
- 98.2%
- Nearest hospital
- Saint Thomas Hickman Hospital, 17.8 mi
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Homesteading in Lewis County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Lewis County?
- Lewis County is in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 193-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.6°F, and average winter lows of 26.5°F. The established crops are hay, soybeans, haylage.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $158,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.5%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 98.2% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Saint Thomas Hickman Hospital is 17.8 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
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Data sources
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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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