Moore County
TN · Pop. 6,611 · Suburban County
Moore County, Tennessee covers 129 square miles with a population of 6,611 and a density of 51.2 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage. A median home price of $259,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.48% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 200-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.3°F and average winter lows of 27°F. Annual rainfall averages 56 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Vanderbilt Tullahoma - Harton Hospital is 9.6 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 64% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 200-day growing season in USDA zone 7b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.48% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.4% reflects a stable local job base.
- Annual rainfall of 56 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
- A low poverty rate of 11.3% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- Broadband reaches only 64% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- The nearest hospital, Vanderbilt Tullahoma - Harton Hospital, is 9.6 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
Moore County, TN is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 65/100
- Median home price
- $259k
- Property tax
- 0.48%
- Growing season
- 200 days (zone 7b)
- Annual rainfall
- 56"
- Broadband
- 64%
- Nearest hospital
- Vanderbilt Tullahoma - Harton Hospital, 9.6 mi
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Homesteading in Moore County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Moore County?
- Moore County is in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 200-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.3°F, and average winter lows of 27°F. The established crops are hay, haylage.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $259,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.48%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 64% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Vanderbilt Tullahoma - Harton Hospital is 9.6 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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