Chester County

TN · Pop. 13,742 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Chester County is a rural county in TN with a population of approximately 13,742.

$/Acre: $1,109

Property Tax: 0.71%

Growing Season: 197 days

Broadband: 64%

Safety: 3/10

Density: 9.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%

Local Sales Tax0.94%

Combined Sales Tax7.94%

Cost of Living Index88

Median Household Income$80,380

Poverty Rate8.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,109

Median Home Price$288K

Acres for Sale318

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season197 days

Annual Rainfall51.4 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,585 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)249 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K1066

Property Crime /100K1404

Overall Safety3/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital37.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage64%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby43%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.8%

Ag EconomyStrong