Haywood
Tennessee

What stands out

Against every county in America, Haywood County is unusual in three ways: violent crime is in the top 5% of American counties (5.0 per 1,000), rainfall is in the top 6% of American counties (56 inches a year), and homeownership is in the bottom 6% of American counties (58%). Within Tennessee it ranks 10th of 95 counties for violent crime.

Where you are

You live in Haywood County, Tennessee. 17,806 people live here with you. The population shrank 1.1% last year, and more Americans moved out than in (net -112).

Tennessee has no income tax on wages, and its tax on interest and dividends was fully repealed in 2021. It has one of the highest combined sales-tax rates in the country and taxes groceries at a reduced rate. Nashville and the surrounding counties have had a decade of rapid growth and price increases; the rest of the state remains inexpensive. There is no estate or inheritance tax.

Money

The typical household here brings in $44,890 a year, lower than 88% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $74,843. Unemployment runs 4.5%, higher than 82% of American counties. 4% of workers work from home; for the rest the average commute is 26 minutes each way.

Tennessee has no state income tax, so none of that goes to the state.

Home

The median home costs $174K, cheaper than 74% of American counties, about 2.0 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $699 a month. Property tax is 0.69% of home value, roughly $809 a year on that median home, lower than 66% of American counties. 58% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 5.0 per 1,000 residents, higher than 95% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 20 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 71.1 years, shorter than 92% of American counties. There are 7 active physicians in the county, about 3.9 per 10,000 people. 11.9% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 2.83 where 3.0 is national grade level, lower than 70% of American counties. 82% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted almost evenly. 57% of eligible voters turned out. Under Tennessee law you can carry a concealed handgun without a permit, abortion is banned with narrow exceptions, and marijuana is illegal.

Weather and risk

The year averages 62°F, highs near 72 and lows near 51, warmer than 73% of American counties. About 56 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 66 out of 100, riskier than 66% of American counties; the county has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 236 Mbps down, faster than 67% of American counties. There are 0 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.6 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people.