Tennessee · Off-grid & homestead potential

Tipton County

66BoltScore / 100
#64 of 95 in Tennessee

Tipton County is a strong bolthole (66/100). Its strengths are abundant rainfall (54.3″/yr) with little drought and strong economic & personal freedom (74% Republican). The trade-offs: elevated natural-hazard exposure and 31 mi from the nearest metro.

How Tipton County scores

Hazard Safety19
Freedom85
Food78
Isolation38
Sovereignty81
Water96
Affordability68
$275kTypical home
0.5%Property tax
$4,367Land / acre
54.3"Annual rain
7.2% of yrsSevere drought
31 miNearest metro
136.1People / sq mi
3.9%Federal land
61°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in Tipton County, Tennessee

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

Tipton County is a strong bolthole (66/100). Its strengths: abundant rainfall (54.3″/yr) with little drought and strong economic & personal freedom (74% Republican). Watch-outs: elevated natural-hazard exposure and 31 mi from the nearest metro.

How much does land cost in Tipton County, Tennessee?

Land in Tipton County runs about $4,367 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Tipton County?

Tipton County gets about 54.3" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 7.2% of years.

How remote is Tipton County?

The nearest major metro is about 31 miles away, and population density is 136.1 people per square mile.

How Tipton compares in Tennessee

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