Tennessee · Off-grid & homestead potential

Hawkins County

70BoltScore / 100
#42 of 95 in Tennessee

Hawkins County is a strong bolthole (70/100). Its strengths are abundant rainfall (48.1″/yr) with little drought and strong economic & personal freedom (82% Republican).

How Hawkins County scores

Hazard Safety44
Freedom88
Food65
Isolation53
Sovereignty74
Water97
Affordability69
$250kTypical home
0.6%Property tax
$5,015Land / acre
48.1"Annual rain
0.9% of yrsSevere drought
63 miNearest metro
120.3People / sq mi
3.2%Federal land
57.1°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in Hawkins County, Tennessee

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

Hawkins County is a strong bolthole (70/100). Its strengths: abundant rainfall (48.1″/yr) with little drought and strong economic & personal freedom (82% Republican).

How much does land cost in Hawkins County, Tennessee?

Land in Hawkins County runs about $5,015 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Hawkins County?

Hawkins County gets about 48.1" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 0.9% of years.

How remote is Hawkins County?

The nearest major metro is about 63 miles away, and population density is 120.3 people per square mile.

How Hawkins compares in Tennessee

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