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