Tennessee · Off-grid & homestead potential

Hickman County

71BoltScore / 100
#34 of 95 in Tennessee

Hickman County is a strong bolthole (71/100). Its strengths are abundant rainfall (54.6″/yr) with little drought and strong economic & personal freedom (77% Republican).

How Hickman County scores

Hazard Safety53
Freedom86
Food69
Isolation53
Sovereignty63
Water97
Affordability78
$199kTypical home
0.6%Property tax
$4,098Land / acre
54.6"Annual rain
4.1% of yrsSevere drought
48 miNearest metro
42.2People / sq mi
0.2%Federal land
58.6°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in Hickman County, Tennessee

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

Hickman County is a strong bolthole (71/100). Its strengths: abundant rainfall (54.6″/yr) with little drought and strong economic & personal freedom (77% Republican).

How much does land cost in Hickman County, Tennessee?

Land in Hickman County runs about $4,098 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Hickman County?

Hickman County gets about 54.6" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 4.1% of years.

How remote is Hickman County?

The nearest major metro is about 48 miles away, and population density is 42.2 people per square mile.

How Hickman compares in Tennessee

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