Haywood County

Haywood County is located in western Tennessee, in the West Tennessee region between the Mississippi River floodplain and the Hatchie River watershed. Established in 1823 and historically shaped by plantation agriculture, the county remains closely associated with the Delta-influenced landscape and culture of the lower Mississippi Valley. Haywood County is small in population by statewide standards, with roughly 18,000–20,000 residents in recent estimates. It is predominantly rural, with a local economy centered on row-crop agriculture—especially cotton and soybeans—along with related agribusiness and public-sector employment. The county’s terrain is generally flat to gently rolling, with fertile soils, extensive farmland, and riparian lowlands. Settlement is dispersed, with modest town centers and a strong emphasis on agricultural land use. The county seat is Brownsville, the principal administrative and service hub and the largest community in the county.

Haywood County is located in western Tennessee, in the state’s Delta/West Tennessee region between the Mississippi River corridor and the Jackson metropolitan area. The county seat is Brownsville; local administrative information is available via the Haywood County official website.

Population Size

• According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Haywood County, Tennessee, the county’s population was 17,864 (2020 Census).
• The same Census Bureau source also provides an annual population estimate for more recent years (see the “Population estimates” line item on the QuickFacts page).

Age & Gender

From the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Haywood County, Tennessee (age and sex indicators as reported on the page):

• Persons under 5 years: 5.5%
• Persons under 18 years: 21.8%
• Persons 65 years and over: 17.7%
• Female persons: 53.2%
  • Male persons: 46.8% (computed as the remainder to 100% based on the same QuickFacts female share)

Racial & Ethnic Composition

From the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Haywood County, Tennessee (race and Hispanic origin indicators as reported on the page):

• White alone: 41.2%
• Black or African American alone: 54.4%
• American Indian and Alaska Native alone: 0.2%
• Asian alone: 0.3%
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone: 0.0%
• Two or More Races: 3.9%
• Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 1.9%

Household & Housing Data

From the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Haywood County, Tennessee (households and housing indicators as reported on the page):

• Households: 6,767
• Persons per household: 2.45
• Owner-occupied housing unit rate: 68.0%
• Median value of owner-occupied housing units: $109,300
• Median selected monthly owner costs (with a mortgage): $1,147
• Median selected monthly owner costs (without a mortgage): $419
• Median gross rent: $737
• Housing units: 7,876

Haywood County is a small, largely rural West Tennessee county where lower population density and longer “last‑mile” distances can constrain wired broadband buildout, shaping how residents access email and other digital services. Direct county-level email usage rates are not published; broadband and device access serve as proxies for likely email adoption.

Digital access indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau data portal (American Community Survey tables on internet subscriptions and computing devices) are commonly used to track household broadband subscription and computer ownership, both closely associated with routine email access. County-level age structure from U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts is also relevant because older age groups generally show lower adoption of new digital communication tools and may rely more on assisted access or mobile-only connectivity.

Gender distribution is generally less predictive of email adoption than age and connectivity; sex composition is available via QuickFacts for context rather than as a primary driver.

Connectivity limitations are tracked through federal broadband availability mapping, including the FCC National Broadband Map, which documents location-level service claims and highlights rural coverage gaps that can limit reliable email access.

Haywood County is in southwestern Tennessee, between the Memphis metro area and the Mississippi River corridor. The county seat is Brownsville. Haywood County is generally characterized as nonmetropolitan/rural, with low-to-moderate population density and a landscape dominated by agricultural land and small towns. These characteristics tend to affect mobile connectivity by increasing the cost per covered resident for cell-site deployment and by creating larger areas where in-building signal strength can vary by carrier and frequency band. County geography and demographics are best referenced through the U.S. Census Bureau’s county profile on Census.gov (search “Haywood County, Tennessee” in the Geography/Profiles tools).

Key distinction: network availability vs. household adoption

• Network availability refers to where carriers report that 4G LTE or 5G service exists, typically expressed as geographic coverage or population coverage. In the U.S., availability is primarily tracked through carrier-reported maps and the FCC’s Broadband Data Collection (BDC).
• Household adoption refers to whether households actually subscribe to mobile service and use mobile devices and mobile broadband, and whether they rely on mobile as their primary internet connection. Adoption is measured through surveys (for example, the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey).

County-level, mobile-specific adoption indicators are limited compared with fixed broadband statistics. Where mobile adoption is not directly published at county granularity, the most defensible approach is to cite (1) county household internet access indicators (including “cellular data plan” responses) from Census tables when available, and (2) statewide or national mobile adoption benchmarks, clearly labeled as not county-specific.

Mobile penetration and access indicators (adoption)

Household internet access measures (Census)

The most commonly used public source for “access” at local level is the American Community Survey (ACS), which includes household responses about computer ownership and types of internet subscriptions, including cellular data plans. These tables are accessible through data.census.gov (ACS “Selected Housing Characteristics” and detailed subject tables; geography can be set to Haywood County, Tennessee). Relevant ACS measures include:

• Households with an internet subscription (any type).
• Households with cellular data plan (may be in combination with other subscriptions).
• Households with broadband such as cable/fiber/DSL versus cellular-only or no subscription.

Limitations:

• ACS internet-subscription measures are household-based, not individual mobile-phone ownership.
• County estimates are subject to sampling error, and some detailed breakouts may be suppressed or have large margins of error in smaller counties.
• ACS does not directly report “smartphone ownership” at county level as a standard headline indicator; smartphone-related measures are typically available in other surveys (often not county-resolvable).

Program and mapping portals (context on access)

Tennessee publishes broadband planning and mapping resources that provide context for digital access, though they generally focus on fixed broadband and unserved/underserved areas rather than measuring mobile-phone penetration directly. The statewide entry point is the Tennessee broadband office information hosted by the state (see Tennessee state government resources; the broadband program is commonly administered through state economic/community development channels). These resources can complement ACS adoption indicators by describing local connectivity challenges, but they are not a substitute for county-level mobile adoption measurement.

Mobile internet usage patterns and connectivity (availability)

4G LTE and 5G availability (FCC coverage reporting)

For the U.S., the most authoritative public reference for broadband availability—including mobile broadband (4G/5G)—is the FCC’s Broadband Data Collection:

• The FCC’s primary portal for availability and challenge processes is the FCC National Broadband Map.

What the FCC map can show for Haywood County:

• Reported mobile broadband coverage by technology generation (LTE, 5G-NR) and by provider.
• Differentiation of coverage types where provided (for example, provider-specific layers, outdoor mobile coverage).

Key limitations of availability data:

• Mobile coverage in the FCC map is carrier-reported modeled coverage, not a guarantee of service at every point, and it does not fully capture in-building performance.
• The map reflects availability, not whether residents subscribe or can afford service.

Typical rural usage implications (without asserting county-specific rates)

In rural counties like Haywood, mobile internet usage frequently includes:

• Substantial reliance on 4G LTE where 5G deployments are more limited outside town centers and main transport corridors.
• Variability in 5G availability by carrier, with broader-area 5G (often lower-band) differing from high-capacity 5G layers (often higher-band) that are typically concentrated in denser areas.

Because carrier network strategies change rapidly, county-specific statements about where 5G is “common” require verification through the FCC map and carrier disclosures rather than generalized claims.

Common device types (smartphones vs. other devices)

County-level public statistics on device type ownership (smartphone vs. basic phone vs. tablet/hotspot) are generally not published at the county level in standard federal datasets. The most reliable approach is:

• Use ACS household measures for computer ownership and internet subscription types as proxies for whether households may rely on mobile devices for internet access (via “cellular data plan” responses), available from data.census.gov.
• Use national or state surveys (often from Pew or similar) only as non-county context; those sources do not typically provide Haywood County–specific device shares.

Definitive county-specific statements about “smartphones vs. other devices” are therefore limited by data availability. What can be stated with published sources is whether households report having cellular data plans and whether they also report desktop/laptop/tablet availability (ACS), which relates to device mix but does not directly measure smartphone ownership.

Demographic and geographic factors influencing mobile usage and connectivity

Settlement patterns and density

• Rural settlement patterns and lower density generally lead to fewer cell sites per square mile and greater dependence on macro towers covering larger areas. This tends to increase the importance of low-band spectrum for wide-area coverage and can reduce average signal quality indoors in some locations.
• Small towns (notably Brownsville) can have denser infrastructure and typically stronger multi-carrier coverage than the most sparsely populated parts of the county.

Terrain and land use

• Haywood County’s land use is heavily agricultural; open terrain can support broad outdoor coverage, but tree cover, building materials, and distance to towers can still materially affect in-building reception and throughput.
• Localized dead zones can occur even where modeled coverage shows “served,” underscoring the gap between availability layers and lived experience.

Socioeconomic and age structure (adoption side)

• Household income, educational attainment, and age distribution influence adoption of mobile broadband subscriptions and smartphone-dependent internet use. These characteristics are available for Haywood County through data.census.gov (ACS demographic and socioeconomic profiles), but they do not directly quantify mobile-phone ownership.
• “Cellular-only” internet reliance (where published in ACS tables) is often associated in national research with lower-income households and renters; applying that relationship specifically to Haywood County requires using the county’s own ACS subscription-type breakdowns rather than generalized assumptions.

Practical, source-based way to document Haywood County specifically (what is available)

• Network availability (4G/5G): Use the FCC National Broadband Map with geography set to Haywood County to document provider-reported LTE and 5G coverage.
• Household adoption (internet subscription types, including cellular plans): Use ACS tables for Haywood County through data.census.gov to cite:
  • Share of households with any internet subscription
  • Share with a cellular data plan
  • Share with broadband (cable/fiber/DSL) versus cellular-only/no subscription
• County context (population density and rural character): Use county demographic profile pages and ACS profiles accessible from Census.gov and data.census.gov.

Data limitations (explicit)

• Public, standardized county-level mobile-phone penetration (individual ownership of a mobile phone or smartphone) is not consistently available through federal statistical products; most widely cited smartphone-ownership series are national or state-level.
• FCC mobile coverage data represents availability, not adoption, and is based on provider submissions that may not capture all performance constraints (especially indoors).
• County-level device-type shares (smartphone vs. flip phone vs. tablet/hotspot) are generally unavailable in official datasets; ACS can indicate internet-subscription types and computer ownership but not a direct smartphone ownership rate for Haywood County.

Haywood County is in West Tennessee, anchored by Brownsville and positioned between the Memphis metro area and the Jackson regional hub. Its largely rural character, commuting ties to larger job markets, and a mix of agriculture and local services influence social media use toward mobile-first access, community news, and marketplace activity more than large-scale creator economies.

User statistics (local availability and best proxies)

• County-level penetration: There is no widely accepted, regularly updated public dataset that reports social media penetration specifically for Haywood County residents. Most authoritative measurement in the U.S. is published at the national level (and sometimes state/metro level), not by individual counties.
• Best available benchmark (U.S. adults): About 69% of U.S. adults use at least one social media site, based on the Pew Research Center’s social media use report. This is the most defensible baseline for approximating participation in smaller U.S. counties absent local survey data.
• Internet access context (important for rural counties): Social media activity is closely tied to broadband and mobile coverage. County connectivity constraints are commonly assessed via the FCC National Broadband Map, which can be used to contextualize access limitations that often affect rural engagement intensity and platform choice.

Age group trends (U.S. adult benchmarks commonly applied to local contexts)

Based on Pew Research Center patterns:

• 18–29: Highest overall adoption across platforms; strongest on visually led and video-first apps.
• 30–49: Broad, multi-platform use; common mix of Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and messaging.
• 50–64: High Facebook and YouTube presence; lower adoption of newer short-form platforms than younger cohorts.
• 65+: Lowest overall usage, but still substantial Facebook and YouTube participation relative to other platforms.

Gender breakdown (U.S. adult benchmarks)

Pew’s platform-by-platform reporting shows gender differences vary more by platform than by “any social media” use (Pew Research Center):

• Women tend to be more represented on Pinterest and Instagram.
• Men tend to be more represented on Reddit and YouTube (differences are typically modest for YouTube).
• Facebook tends to be broadly used across genders, often with smaller gaps than niche platforms.

Most-used platforms (U.S. adults; best available percentages)

From Pew Research Center (2023), share of U.S. adults who report using each:

• YouTube: ~83%
• Facebook: ~68%
• Instagram: ~47%
• Pinterest: ~35%
• TikTok: ~33%
• LinkedIn: ~30%
• WhatsApp: ~29%
• Snapchat: ~27%
• X (Twitter): ~22%
• Reddit: ~22%

In rural West Tennessee counties such as Haywood, the practical local mix commonly concentrates on Facebook (community groups, local news, events, Marketplace) and YouTube (how-to, entertainment, music, long-form video), with TikTok/Instagram strongest among younger cohorts.

Behavioral trends (engagement and preferences observed in rural/local-market contexts)

• Community information and local commerce skew: Facebook usage often centers on local groups, church/school/community pages, and buy/sell activity (Marketplace), reflecting the importance of geographically bounded networks in rural counties.
• Video as a default format: YouTube’s broad reach aligns with cross-age consumption patterns; short-form video discovery (TikTok/Instagram Reels) is typically concentrated among younger residents, while older adults more often favor YouTube and Facebook video.
• Mobile-first engagement: Rural areas frequently rely on smartphones for primary access, shaping behavior toward scroll-based feeds, messaging, and quick video consumption rather than desktop-first content creation.
• Platform role separation: Common division of labor is Facebook for local identity and coordination, YouTube for entertainment/how-to, Instagram/TikTok for trend and creator content, and LinkedIn for professional networking (more concentrated among degree-holding and professional occupational groups).

Sources: Primary national benchmarks referenced from the Pew Research Center social media use report; access context from the FCC National Broadband Map.

Haywood County residents commonly use state and county offices for family and associate-related public records. Vital records (birth and death certificates) are created and maintained by the Tennessee Department of Health, Office of Vital Records; certified copies are generally requested through the state, with eligibility and identification requirements governed by state rules. County-level offices often provide access points for related filings. Property deeds, liens, and many recorded instruments that may document family relationships or associates (e.g., joint ownership, estate-related recordings) are recorded by the Haywood County Register of Deeds. Court records connected to family matters (e.g., probate/estates and certain domestic relations case files) are maintained by the Haywood County Circuit Court Clerk and other county clerks as applicable.

Public database availability varies by record type. Recorded land records are often searchable through the Register of Deeds’ office resources; court offices may provide indexes and docket information. In-person access is typically available during office hours at the relevant county office; copies are provided for a fee.

Privacy restrictions commonly apply to adoption records, certain juvenile matters, and some vital record access. Redactions may appear in public copies to protect sensitive personal information. Official access points include the Tennessee Office of Vital Records and the Haywood County government website.

Types of records available

Marriage records

• Marriage license applications and marriage licenses: Issued by the Haywood County Clerk (county-level vital event licensing).
• Marriage certificates/returns: The completed license (often called the “return”) is typically recorded after the ceremony is performed and returned to the clerk for recording.
• State-level marriage records: The Tennessee Office of Vital Records maintains statewide marriage information for many years, commonly used for certified copies when available under state retention/coverage.

Divorce records

• Divorce case files: Maintained by the Haywood County Circuit Court Clerk (and, depending on case assignment, potentially the Chancery Court clerk in counties where chancery handles certain domestic matters). Divorce files generally include pleadings, orders, and the final decree.
• Divorce decrees (final judgments): Filed in the court where the divorce was granted and kept as part of the case record.
• State-level divorce records: The Tennessee Office of Vital Records holds statewide divorce certificate information for many years (a vital record index/abstract separate from the full court case file).

Annulment records

• Annulment case files and orders: Treated as civil court matters and maintained in the court clerk’s office for the court that entered the annulment order (commonly Circuit Court or Chancery Court depending on local jurisdiction and filing).

Where records are filed and how they can be accessed

Haywood County Clerk (marriage)

• Filing location: Marriage licenses are issued and recorded by the Haywood County Clerk.
• Access methods: Access is typically available by:
  • In-person request at the clerk’s office for copies and searches.
  • Mail request using the clerk’s procedures (fees and identification requirements vary by office policy and state rules).
  • Online access may exist through county or third-party systems for indexes, but availability and completeness vary; certified copies are ordinarily issued by the clerk’s office.

Haywood County court clerks (divorce and annulment)

• Filing location: Divorce and annulment records are filed with the clerk of the court that handled the case (commonly the Haywood County Circuit Court Clerk; some domestic matters may be in Chancery depending on local practice).
• Access methods:
  • In-person review of public court records at the clerk’s office, subject to sealing/redaction rules.
  • Copies obtained from the clerk; certified copies of decrees are issued by the court clerk.
  • Online case access may be available through Tennessee’s court information systems or local platforms for docket-level information, with document images often limited by policy.

Tennessee Office of Vital Records (state-level)

• Filing location: The Tennessee Department of Health, Office of Vital Records maintains statewide marriage and divorce vital records for covered years.
• Access methods:
  • State-issued certified copies are requested through the Office of Vital Records (often by mail or authorized ordering systems), subject to state eligibility rules and identification requirements.

Typical information included in these records

Marriage license/record

• Full names of spouses (including maiden name where applicable)
• Date and place (county) of license issuance and/or marriage
• Ages and/or dates of birth (varies by era/form)
• Residences/addresses at time of application (varies)
• Names of parents or birth information (varies by form and time period)
• Officiant name and title; date ceremony performed
• Witnesses (where required by the form used at the time)
• Clerk’s certification/recording information and license number/book/page or instrument number

Divorce decree and case file

• Court name, county, case number, and parties’ names
• Date of filing and date of final decree
• Findings and orders on dissolution of marriage
• Provisions on division of property and debts
• Provisions on spousal support (alimony), where ordered
• Provisions on child custody, visitation, and child support, where applicable
• Name of judge and signatures; certificate of service and related procedural filings (in the case file)

Annulment order and case file

• Court name, county, case number, and parties’ names
• Legal basis for annulment as alleged/found by the court (record content varies)
• Date of order/judgment and any related orders (property, support, custody where applicable)
• Judge’s signature and case processing documents in the case file

Privacy and legal restrictions

• Marriage records: Generally treated as public records at the county level, with routine disclosure of basic marriage information. Certain personal identifiers may be withheld or redacted under state and federal privacy practices (for example, sensitive identifiers).
• Divorce and annulment court records: Tennessee court records are generally public, but specific documents or information may be confidential by law or sealed by court order. Common restrictions include:
  • Confidential or sealed filings (by statute, rule, or court order)
  • Protected personal information subject to redaction (for example, sensitive identifiers)
  • Records involving minors and certain family-law-related filings may have limited public access or redacted details depending on the document type and governing rules
• State vital records access rules: Certified copies issued by the Tennessee Office of Vital Records are subject to state eligibility requirements, identity verification, and fee schedules. State-issued “vital record” divorce/marriage certificates are not the same as full court case files (divorce) or the complete marriage application packet (marriage); they typically provide an official certification/abstract of the event.

Haywood County is in West Tennessee, roughly between Memphis and Jackson, with its county seat in Brownsville. The county is largely rural with a small-town population base and an economy anchored by government services, education/health care, retail, and regional logistics/manufacturing activity tied to nearby metro labor markets. (The most consistently comparable, county-level measures below are drawn from U.S. Census Bureau and federal labor statistics; school-level items are from district/state education sources where available.)

Education Indicators

Public schools (counts and names)

• Public school system: Haywood County Schools (countywide district serving Brownsville and surrounding communities).
• Number of public schools and names: A current, authoritative list of active campuses is maintained by Haywood County Schools and the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) directory.
  • See the district site for school listings: Haywood County Schools
  • See the state school/district directory: Tennessee Department of Education district information
• Note on availability: Campus openings/closures and grade reconfigurations change periodically; the district directory is the most reliable source for the current roster and official school names.

Student–teacher ratios and graduation rates

• Student–teacher ratios: School-level ratios vary by campus and year; the most comparable, routinely published metric is the district profile in TDOE report cards.
  • Source for district/school staffing ratios and enrollment context: TDOE School & District Report Cards
• Graduation rate: Tennessee reports a cohort (on-time) graduation rate at the high-school and district level through the state report card system.
  • Source for the most recent published district graduation rate: TDOE report cards (Haywood County Schools)
• Data note: This summary does not list a single ratio or graduation percentage because the state publishes them by school year and district/school; the report card is the definitive, most recent annual value.

Adult education levels (countywide)

• High school completion and college attainment: County-level educational attainment is published in the American Community Survey (ACS). The most commonly cited benchmark is the share of adults (age 25+) with:
  • High school diploma or higher
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Source (most recent 5-year ACS county tables): U.S. Census Bureau data (ACS educational attainment for Haywood County, TN)
• Interpretation note: In rural West Tennessee counties, high school completion is typically a clear majority, while bachelor’s attainment is generally lower than the U.S. average; the ACS table provides the definitive county percentages for the most recent multi-year period.

Notable programs (STEM, career/technical, AP)

• Career and Technical Education (CTE): Tennessee districts commonly offer CTE pathways aligned to state frameworks (e.g., health science, agriculture, manufacturing, business/IT). Program specifics are district- and school-dependent.
  • Reference for Tennessee CTE structure and pathways: Tennessee CTE
• Advanced Placement / dual enrollment: Availability is campus-specific; course offerings are typically documented in the district’s secondary curriculum materials and the state report card (course participation is often reported as “early postsecondary opportunities” measures).
  • Reference: TDOE report cards (college/career readiness indicators)

School safety measures and counseling resources

• Safety planning: Tennessee requires district safety planning and supports school safety infrastructure through state standards and reporting; implementation details are district-specific (visitor policies, SRO coordination, drills, emergency operations plans).
  • Reference: Tennessee school safety resources
• Student support services: Counseling staffing and student support services are commonly reported through district staffing and student support programs; mental/behavioral health supports can include school counselors, psychologists (shared regionally in some rural districts), and external provider partnerships.
  • Reference framework: Tennessee student support services
• Data note: Exact counselor-to-student ratios and campus-level measures are not consistently comparable across public sources; district staffing disclosures and report cards are the primary proxies.

Employment and Economic Conditions

Unemployment rate (most recent year available)

• Official measure: The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Local Area Unemployment Statistics provides monthly and annual averages for counties.
• Source for the most recent county unemployment rate: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS)
• Data note: Haywood County’s unemployment rate varies seasonally and year to year; the latest annual average from BLS is the standard comparison point.

Major industries and employment sectors

County employment by industry is most consistently summarized through ACS “industry” tables (share of employed residents by sector). In Haywood County, the largest sectors typically include:

• Educational services, health care, and social assistance
• Retail trade
• Manufacturing (often tied to regional plants and distribution networks)
• Public administration (county government, schools, public safety)
• Transportation and warehousing (regional logistics influence)

Source (ACS industry distribution): U.S. Census Bureau ACS industry tables (Haywood County, TN)

Common occupations and workforce breakdown

ACS “occupation” tables commonly show the distribution across:

• Service occupations
• Sales and office
• Production, transportation, and material moving
• Management, business, science, and arts
• Natural resources, construction, and maintenance

Source (ACS occupation distribution): U.S. Census Bureau ACS occupation tables (Haywood County, TN)

Commuting patterns and mean commute time

• Mean commute time: Reported in ACS commuting characteristics (workers age 16+). Rural counties typically show commute times shaped by travel to nearby job centers (e.g., Jackson area and the Memphis metro edge).
• Mode of commute: Driving alone generally dominates; carpooling is the next most common, with limited transit availability in rural areas.
• Source (ACS commuting time and means of transportation): U.S. Census Bureau ACS commuting characteristics (Haywood County, TN)

Local employment vs out-of-county work

• Residence-based vs workplace-based employment: ACS primarily describes where residents work and how they commute; for “inflow/outflow” (local jobs filled by nonresidents and residents commuting out), the most used public proxy is Census/LEHD commuter flow data.
• Source (commuter flows): U.S. Census Bureau LEHD/OnTheMap commuter flows
• Typical pattern (regional proxy): Rural counties in West Tennessee commonly have a substantial share of residents commuting to neighboring counties for manufacturing, logistics, health care, and higher-wage service jobs; the LEHD flow tables provide the definitive split for Haywood County.

Housing and Real Estate

Homeownership and rental share

• Homeownership rate and renter share: Published by ACS (occupied housing units by tenure). Rural Tennessee counties typically skew toward owner-occupied housing, with rental concentrated in small-town cores and multifamily pockets.
• Source (ACS tenure): U.S. Census Bureau ACS housing tenure (Haywood County, TN)

Median property values and recent trends

• Median home value (owner-occupied): Reported by ACS and widely tracked by housing market aggregators, but ACS is the most consistent public statistical source for county comparisons.
• Recent trends (proxy statement): Like much of Tennessee, values increased notably from 2020–2023, with growth moderating afterward; county-specific appreciation rates vary by submarket and transaction volume.
• Source (ACS median value): U.S. Census Bureau ACS median home value (Haywood County, TN)
• Data note: For month-to-month market trends (sales prices, inventory), private listing datasets dominate and are not fully comprehensive in rural counties; ACS remains the standard public reference for median values.

Typical rent prices

• Median gross rent: Reported by ACS. Rural county rents are often lower than metro Tennessee markets, with variation by unit size and proximity to Brownsville services and major corridors.
• Source (ACS gross rent): U.S. Census Bureau ACS median gross rent (Haywood County, TN)

Housing types

• Predominant stock: Single-family detached homes and manufactured housing are common in rural areas; apartments and small multifamily properties are typically concentrated in or near Brownsville and along primary roads.
• Source (ACS units in structure / year structure built): U.S. Census Bureau ACS housing structure type (Haywood County, TN)

Neighborhood characteristics (proximity to schools/amenities)

• Brownsville-centered amenities: Retail, government services, and schools cluster in and around Brownsville; rural areas provide larger lots, agricultural land adjacency, and longer drive times to services.
• Data note: “Neighborhood” characteristics are not standardized at the county level; the most consistent proxy is rural/urban patterning and travel time implied by commuting and geography.

Property tax overview (rate and typical homeowner cost)

• Property tax administration: Tennessee property taxes are set locally (county and any municipal rates) and applied to assessed values (different assessment ratios by property type).
• County-specific rates and typical bills: The most definitive sources are the Haywood County Trustee/Assessor and the Tennessee Comptroller’s property tax reporting.
• Reference (state oversight and comparability): Tennessee Comptroller: property tax overview
• Data note: A single “average rate” can be misleading because total tax burden depends on county rate, any city rate (e.g., Brownsville), assessment ratios, exemptions, and reappraisal cycles; published local rate schedules and the Comptroller’s summaries provide the authoritative figures for the current tax year.