Tennessee · Off-grid & homestead potential

Hamilton County

52BoltScore / 100
#93 of 95 in Tennessee

Hamilton County is a solid bolthole (52/100). Its strengths are abundant rainfall (57.1″/yr) with little drought and strong economic & personal freedom (54% Republican). The trade-offs: little isolation — a major metro is just 12 mi away and elevated natural-hazard exposure.

How Hamilton County scores

Hazard Safety7
Freedom77
Food70
Isolation1
Sovereignty73
Water94
Affordability41
$357kTypical home
0.7%Property tax
$8,551Land / acre
57.1"Annual rain
8.3% of yrsSevere drought
12 miNearest metro
700.6People / sq mi
3.5%Federal land
59.6°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in Hamilton County, Tennessee

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

Hamilton County is a solid bolthole (52/100). Its strengths: abundant rainfall (57.1″/yr) with little drought and strong economic & personal freedom (54% Republican). Watch-outs: little isolation — a major metro is just 12 mi away and elevated natural-hazard exposure.

How much does land cost in Hamilton County, Tennessee?

Land in Hamilton County runs about $8,551 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Hamilton County?

Hamilton County gets about 57.1" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 8.3% of years.

How remote is Hamilton County?

The nearest major metro is about 12 miles away, and population density is 700.6 people per square mile.

How Hamilton compares in Tennessee

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