Tennessee · Off-grid & homestead potential

Fayette County

65BoltScore / 100
#68 of 95 in Tennessee

Fayette County is a strong bolthole (65/100). Its strengths are abundant rainfall (55.5″/yr) with little drought and strong economic & personal freedom (68% Republican). The trade-offs: elevated natural-hazard exposure.

How Fayette County scores

Hazard Safety24
Freedom82
Food76
Isolation44
Sovereignty73
Water96
Affordability57
$376kTypical home
0.3%Property tax
$4,273Land / acre
55.5"Annual rain
4.8% of yrsSevere drought
32 miNearest metro
62.7People / sq mi
0.1%Federal land
61°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in Fayette County, Tennessee

Is Fayette County a good place to live off-grid or homestead?

Fayette County is a strong bolthole (65/100). Its strengths: abundant rainfall (55.5″/yr) with little drought and strong economic & personal freedom (68% Republican). Watch-outs: elevated natural-hazard exposure.

How much does land cost in Fayette County, Tennessee?

Land in Fayette County runs about $4,273 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Fayette County?

Fayette County gets about 55.5" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 4.8% of years.

How remote is Fayette County?

The nearest major metro is about 32 miles away, and population density is 62.7 people per square mile.

How Fayette compares in Tennessee

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