Pickett
Tennessee

What stands out

What stands out about Pickett County: natural-hazard risk is in the bottom 3% of American counties (3 of 100), the overdose death rate is in the bottom 4% of American counties (0 per 100,000), and the property tax rate is in the bottom 5% of American counties (0.40%). Within Tennessee it ranks 1st of 95 counties for natural-hazard risk, counting from the bottom.

Where you are

You live in Pickett County, Tennessee. 5,042 people live here with you, so most faces are familiar. The population grew 0.5% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +71).

Tennessee has no income tax on wages, and its tax on interest and dividends was fully repealed in 2021.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 $44,317 a year, lower than 89% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $40,357. Unemployment runs 3.8%, higher than 64% of American counties. 7% of workers work from home.

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

Home

The median home costs $252K, pricier than 57% of American counties, about 2.6 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $720 a month. Property tax is 0.40% of home value, roughly $597 a year on that median home, lower than 95% of American counties. 82% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 4.9 per 1,000 residents, higher than 93% of American counties.

A child born here can expect to live 76.1 years, longer than 54% of American counties. There are 4 active physicians in the county, about 7.9 per 10,000 people. 14.0% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 2.62 where 3.0 is national grade level, lower than 94% of American counties. 82% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 62 points, among the most lopsided counties in the country. 72% 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 58°F, highs near 69 and lows near 47, warmer than 59% of American counties. About 56 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 3 out of 100, safer than 97% of American counties; the county has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 243 Mbps down, faster than 71% of American counties. For a night or a weekend out: 0.8 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people.