Scott County land: flood and parcels
15,378 parcels
On the county tax roll
- Acres on the roll329,368
- In a FEMA flood zone9.4%special flood hazard area
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No zoning layer for Scott County yet. Zoning here is set town by town.
Around Scott County
Parcels to start with
Towns in Scott County
- Oneida2,372 parcels
- Huntsville950 parcels
- Winfield593 parcels
- Robbins204 parcels
- Helenwood199 parcels
- Elgin198 parcels
Flood zones and wetlands
Recorded flood claims in Scott County
Fewer than 10 insured flood claims were recorded in Scott County from 1978 to Sep 2026. FEMA counts claims on buildings with NFIP flood insurance, so land without an insured building never shows here.
This product uses the Federal Emergency Management Agency's OpenFEMA API, but is not endorsed by FEMA. The Federal Government or FEMA cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data.
Farmland rent in Scott County
Cropland in Scott County rents for about $20 an acre a year (USDA, 2026).
- Cropland rent
- $20 an acrenon-irrigated, 2026; $29 in 2017
- Pasture rent
- $13 an acre2026; $8.50 in 2017
No rent-to-price figure for Tennessee yet.
Rent: USDA NASS county cash rents survey, 2026 (released August 21, 2026), public domain. Farmland rent in every Tennessee county →
People and new homes in Scott County
- Population22,671July 2025 estimate, +3.6% since 2020
- Median household income$44,7112020–2024 average, ±$4,937
- New homes permitted32025, 1 single-family; 8 in 2021
- Permitted so far in 20262Jan–Aug, against 4 a year earlier
U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2025 (May 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year (B19013) (Jan 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (Sep 2026).
Land in Scott County by useLand use on the county roll
| Land class | Parcels | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Building on record | 8,252 | 54% |
| Other or not coded | 4,087 | 27% |
| Farm and timber | 2,174 | 14% |
| Institutional | 865 | 5.6% |
2,174 farm and timber parcels cover 201,137 acres. County tax roll 2027 (pulled Oct 2026); land class read from the roll's land-use and building fields.
Typical lot sizeThe typical lot, from the roll
The median parcel in Scott County is 1.81 acres (15,378 parcels with a size).
Acres from the county roll, or from the parcel's own outline where the roll's figure is off by more than three times. Condominium units that share one point (each carrying the whole complex's acres) are left out of the lot sizes.
Land parcels in Scott CountyFarm and timber parcels to start with
- 420 Andy Ln 50.1 acres
- 50.0 acres of farm and timber land
- 50.0 acres of farm and timber land
- 49.0 acres of farm and timber land
- 47.7 acres of farm and timber land
- 47.6 acres of farm and timber land
- 46.9 acres of farm and timber land
- 43.3 acres of farm and timber land
- 40.6 acres of farm and timber land
Farm and timber parcels of an acre or more, each with its own page of public roll facts.
Questions about Scott County landAnswers from the public records
How many parcels are in Scott County, TN?
15,378 parcels on the 2027 Scott County tax roll (pulled Oct 2026), covering 329,368 acres.
How much vacant land is in Scott County, TN?
Scott County's vacant-land class has not been through our aerial check yet, so we don't call any parcel here vacant land.
What is the typical lot size in Scott County?
The median parcel is 1.81 acres, from 15,378 parcels with a recorded size.
How much of Scott County is in a flood zone?
9.4% of parcels are in a FEMA special flood hazard area (National Flood Hazard Layer, as of Sep 2026). Check each parcel's own flood line before you buy.
Are there wetlands in Scott County?
0.9% of parcels are a quarter or more wetland on the USFWS National Wetlands Inventory, a mapping guide, not a legal delineation.
Are there land prices for Scott County?
No land prices for Scott County yet. Area prices print only where Tennessee's own price test passed for the county, and it has not for Scott County.
How many people live in Scott County?
About 22,671 (Census estimate for July 1, 2025), +3.6% since 2020.
How many new homes are being built in Scott County?
Building permits authorized 3 new housing units in 2025 and 2 from January to Aug 2026 (against 4 a year earlier) (Census Building Permits Survey).
Where does this data come from?
Parcels: County assessor and GIS parcel files (Davidson, Hamilton, Williamson, Wilson, Robertson). Flood: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer. Wetlands: USFWS National Wetlands Inventory. Towns: U.S. Census places. Every figure is counted from those files on our map.
About these numbersSources, dates and how these figures are built
What Groundwork can price in Scott County
Facts only: no price estimate on any parcel here.
Sources
Parcels: County assessor and GIS parcel files (Davidson, Hamilton, Williamson, Wilson, Robertson) (2027 roll, pulled Oct 2026); flood: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (as of Sep 2026); wetlands: USFWS National Wetlands Inventory (as of Oct 2026); sales: the county's own file, through Sep 2026; counted on our map built Oct 2026.