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Best Counties for Families in Tennessee 2026

95 counties ranked by schools, safety, income, and affordability.

Top 5 Family Counties in Tennessee

1Van Buren County
69
2Perry County
68.3
3Williamson County
60.7
4Moore County
65.9
5Sumner County
54.9

All 95 Family-Ranked Counties in Tennessee

RankCountyPersona ScoreOverall Score
1Van Buren County, TN6869
2Perry County, TN6768.3
3Williamson County, TN6360.7
4Moore County, TN6165.9
5Sumner County, TN6054.9
6Clay County, TN6064.2
7Pickett County, TN5967.3
8Morgan County, TN5962.1
9Chester County, TN5861.2
10Stewart County, TN5759.9
11Claiborne County, TN5764.5
12Cannon County, TN5763.5
13Blount County, TN5553.4
14Wayne County, TN5561.4
15Washington County, TN5554.9
16Loudon County, TN5354.4
17Wilson County, TN5350.8
18Fayette County, TN5255.6
19Grainger County, TN5160.6
20Houston County, TN5159.6
21Lincoln County, TN5055.5
22Roane County, TN5053
23White County, TN5057.9
24Unicoi County, TN4959.5
25Bledsoe County, TN4960.4
26Union County, TN4954.6
27Johnson County, TN4961.5
28Carroll County, TN4853.8
29Benton County, TN4854.1
30Sullivan County, TN4852.8
31Polk County, TN4755.2
32Jefferson County, TN4753.8
33Tipton County, TN4746.7
34Marshall County, TN4749.5
35Scott County, TN4757.8
36Giles County, TN4750.7
37Trousdale County, TN4752.1
38Decatur County, TN4657.1
39Hancock County, TN4659.8
40Dickson County, TN4648.2
41Lawrence County, TN4653.8
42Humphreys County, TN4552.2
43Cheatham County, TN4546.5
44Robertson County, TN4543.5
45Fentress County, TN4556.4
46Rutherford County, TN4543.4
47Crockett County, TN4548.9
48Henderson County, TN4553.2
49Henry County, TN4453.6
50McNairy County, TN4454.6
51Meigs County, TN4455.6
52Smith County, TN4350.5
53Greene County, TN4353.3
54Monroe County, TN4351.9
55Warren County, TN4250.6
56Anderson County, TN4245.1
57Gibson County, TN4244.9
58Rhea County, TN4150.1
59DeKalb County, TN4051.5
60Lewis County, TN4052.7
61Franklin County, TN4047.6
62Coffee County, TN3944
63Jackson County, TN3953.2
64Sequatchie County, TN3952
65Dyer County, TN3944.8
66Weakley County, TN3951
67Lauderdale County, TN3945.3
68Hickman County, TN3945.5
69Sevier County, TN3946.8
70Cumberland County, TN3851.2
71Montgomery County, TN3837.4
72Hawkins County, TN3747.1
73Marion County, TN3750.5
74Macon County, TN3750.3
75Campbell County, TN3650.9
76Bradley County, TN3643.6
77Overton County, TN3553.2
78Bedford County, TN3540.8
79Hamblen County, TN3446.5
80Obion County, TN3445.2
81Lake County, TN3447.1
82Cocke County, TN3343.9
83Knox County, TN3340.8
84Maury County, TN3240.7
85Haywood County, TN3241.9
86Grundy County, TN3147.5
87Putnam County, TN3144
88Hardin County, TN3046.3
89Hamilton County, TN3035.7
90McMinn County, TN2945.2
91Carter County, TN2944.7
92Hardeman County, TN2840.7
93Davidson County, TN2731.6
94Madison County, TN2333.9
95Shelby County, TN1922.3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best county for families in Tennessee?

Based on our analysis of school quality, safety, income, and cost of living, Van Buren County ranks as the top family county in Tennessee with a family score of 68.

How many counties in Tennessee are ranked for families?

We rank 95 counties in Tennessee for family suitability, scoring each on school quality (35%), safety (30%), income (20%), and cost of living (15%).

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FBI UCR, CDC, FEMA NRI, NCES, EPA SDWIS, 2019-2023 ACS — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.