Tennessee · Off-grid & homestead potential

Marion County

68BoltScore / 100
#55 of 95 in Tennessee

Marion County is a strong bolthole (68/100). Its strengths are abundant rainfall (61.5″/yr) with little drought and strong economic & personal freedom (75% Republican). The trade-offs: 23 mi from the nearest metro and moderate natural-hazard risk.

How Marion County scores

Hazard Safety42
Freedom85
Food69
Isolation41
Sovereignty78
Water96
Affordability66
$264kTypical home
0.4%Property tax
$5,249Land / acre
61.5"Annual rain
7.1% of yrsSevere drought
23 miNearest metro
59People / sq mi
0.4%Federal land
58.5°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in Marion County, Tennessee

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

Marion County is a strong bolthole (68/100). Its strengths: abundant rainfall (61.5″/yr) with little drought and strong economic & personal freedom (75% Republican). Watch-outs: 23 mi from the nearest metro and moderate natural-hazard risk.

How much does land cost in Marion County, Tennessee?

Land in Marion County runs about $5,249 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Marion County?

Marion County gets about 61.5" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 7.1% of years.

How remote is Marion County?

The nearest major metro is about 23 miles away, and population density is 59 people per square mile.

How Marion compares in Tennessee

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