Tennessee · Off-grid & homestead potential

Lincoln County

70BoltScore / 100
#41 of 95 in Tennessee

Lincoln County is a strong bolthole (70/100). Its strengths are abundant rainfall (59.5″/yr) with little drought and strong economic & personal freedom (79% Republican). The trade-offs: moderate natural-hazard risk.

How Lincoln County scores

Hazard Safety41
Freedom87
Food74
Isolation45
Sovereignty83
Water96
Affordability66
$263kTypical home
0.5%Property tax
$5,222Land / acre
59.5"Annual rain
6.3% of yrsSevere drought
34 miNearest metro
63.4People / sq mi
0%Federal land
59.5°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in Lincoln County, Tennessee

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

Lincoln County is a strong bolthole (70/100). Its strengths: abundant rainfall (59.5″/yr) with little drought and strong economic & personal freedom (79% Republican). Watch-outs: moderate natural-hazard risk.

How much does land cost in Lincoln County, Tennessee?

Land in Lincoln County runs about $5,222 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Lincoln County?

Lincoln County gets about 59.5" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 6.3% of years.

How remote is Lincoln County?

The nearest major metro is about 34 miles away, and population density is 63.4 people per square mile.

How Lincoln compares in Tennessee

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