Wilson County
TN · Pop. 153,587 · Mixed County
Wilson County sits in Tennessee across 571 square miles, home to 153,587 people at 269 per square mile, a more developed setting where truly rural parcels are scarcer. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, haylage, soybeans. The median home price is $397,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.44%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 194-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.9°F and average winter lows of 27.8°F. Annual rainfall averages 52.8 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital - Satellite is 3.7 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 97.8% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 194-day growing season in USDA zone 7b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.44% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Broadband reaches 97.8% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital - Satellite, with an emergency room, is just 3.7 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A low unemployment rate of 2.9% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- A median home price of $397,000 raises the cost of entry relative to more affordable rural markets.
- At 269 people per square mile, this is a developed area where finding truly rural acreage is harder and pricier.
At a glance
Wilson County, TN is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 56/100
- Median home price
- $397k
- Property tax
- 0.44%
- Growing season
- 194 days (zone 7b)
- Annual rainfall
- 52.8"
- Broadband
- 97.8%
- Nearest hospital
- Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital - Satellite, 3.7 mi
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Homesteading in Wilson County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Wilson County?
- Wilson County is in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 194-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.9°F, and average winter lows of 27.8°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, soybeans.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $397,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.44%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 97.8% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital - Satellite is 3.7 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 2 hospitals 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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