Cheatham County

TN · Pop. 188,948 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Cheatham County is a mixed county in TN with a population of approximately 188,948.

$/Acre: $5,085
Property Tax: 0.71%
Growing Season: 215 days
Broadband: 51%
Safety: 4/10
Density: 142.8/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%
Local Sales Tax1.41%
Combined Sales Tax8.41%
Cost of Living Index88.8
Median Household Income$37,507
Poverty Rate18.5%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,085
Median Home Price$311K
Acres for Sale4782
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8
Growing Season215 days
Annual Rainfall48.4 inches
Avg Summer High86°F
Avg Winter Low27°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation2,257 ft
Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado4/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)307 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.1
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K756
Property Crime /100K850
Overall Safety4/10
Sheriff Response20 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital31 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage51%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town7 miles
Nearest City61 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby8%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%
Ag EconomyWeak