Smith County
TN · Pop. 20,196 · Suburban County
Smith County sits in Tennessee across 314 square miles, home to 20,196 people at 64.3 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, corn, soybeans. A median home price of $225,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.47% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 201-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.2°F and average winter lows of 28.9°F. Annual rainfall averages 51.4 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Riverview Regional Medical Center is 0.7 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 100% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 201-day growing season in USDA zone 7b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.47% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Broadband reaches 100% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Riverview Regional Medical Center, with an emergency room, is just 0.7 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.3% reflects a stable local job base.
At a glance
Smith County, TN is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 98/100
- Median home price
- $225k
- Property tax
- 0.47%
- Growing season
- 201 days (zone 7b)
- Annual rainfall
- 51.4"
- Broadband
- 100%
- Nearest hospital
- Riverview Regional Medical Center, 0.7 mi
Taxes & Cost of Living
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Homesteading in Smith County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Smith County?
- Smith County is in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 201-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.2°F, and average winter lows of 28.9°F. The established crops are hay, corn, soybeans.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $225,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.47%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 100% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Riverview Regional Medical Center is 0.7 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.
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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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