Robertson County
TN · Pop. 74,291 · Mixed County
Robertson County sits in Tennessee across 476 square miles, home to 74,291 people at 156.1 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on wheat, soybeans, corn. A median home price of $297,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.52% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 200-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.3°F and average winter lows of 28°F. Annual rainfall averages 50.6 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Tristar Northcrest Medical Center is 3.3 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 97.6% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is very high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 200-day growing season in USDA zone 7a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.52% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Broadband reaches 97.6% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Tristar Northcrest Medical Center, with an emergency room, is just 3.3 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A strong agricultural economy built on wheat, soybeans, corn means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
Cons
- Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
- Flood risk is high, so low-lying parcels deserve careful evaluation before purchase.
At a glance
Robertson County, TN is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 65/100
- Median home price
- $297k
- Property tax
- 0.52%
- Growing season
- 200 days (zone 7a)
- Annual rainfall
- 50.6"
- Broadband
- 97.6%
- Nearest hospital
- Tristar Northcrest Medical Center, 3.3 mi
Taxes & Cost of Living
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Homesteading in Robertson County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Robertson County?
- Robertson County is in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 200-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.3°F, and average winter lows of 28°F. The established crops are wheat, soybeans, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $297,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.52%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 97.6% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Tristar Northcrest Medical Center is 3.3 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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