Pickett County
TN · Pop. 5,062 · Suburban County
Pickett County is a suburban county in Tennessee, spanning 163 square miles with 5,062 residents at a density of 31.1 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, soybeans. A median home price of $162,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.37% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 186-day growing season, average summer highs of 84.6°F and average winter lows of 26.9°F. Annual rainfall averages 54 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. The Medical Center at Albany is 10.4 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 99.9% of homes.
Pros
- A long 186-day growing season in USDA zone 7a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.37% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $162,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 99.9% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Annual rainfall of 54 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
Cons
- The nearest hospital, The Medical Center at Albany, is 10.4 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- A poverty rate of 25.8% 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
Pickett County, TN is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 100/100
- Median home price
- $162k
- Property tax
- 0.37%
- Growing season
- 186 days (zone 7a)
- Annual rainfall
- 54"
- Broadband
- 99.9%
- Nearest hospital
- The Medical Center at Albany, 10.4 mi
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Homesteading in Pickett County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Pickett County?
- Pickett County is in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 186-day growing season, average summer highs of 84.6°F, and average winter lows of 26.9°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, soybeans.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $162,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.37%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 99.9% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- The Medical Center at Albany is 10.4 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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