Cheatham County
TN · Pop. 41,500 · Mixed County
Cheatham County sits in Tennessee across 302 square miles, home to 41,500 people at 137.4 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, soybeans, haylage. The median home price is $291,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.51%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 197-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.3°F and average winter lows of 27°F. Annual rainfall averages 50.3 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Tristar Ashland City Medical Center is 2.5 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 95.3% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 197-day growing season in USDA zone 7b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.51% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Broadband reaches 95.3% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Tristar Ashland City Medical Center, with an emergency room, is just 2.5 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A low unemployment rate of 2.9% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
- Flood risk is high, so low-lying parcels deserve careful evaluation before purchase.
At a glance
Cheatham County, TN is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 72/100
- Median home price
- $291k
- Property tax
- 0.51%
- Growing season
- 197 days (zone 7b)
- Annual rainfall
- 50.3"
- Broadband
- 95.3%
- Nearest hospital
- Tristar Ashland City Medical Center, 2.5 mi
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Homesteading in Cheatham County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Cheatham County?
- Cheatham County is in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 197-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.3°F, and average winter lows of 27°F. The established crops are hay, soybeans, haylage.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $291,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.51%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 95.3% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Tristar Ashland City Medical Center is 2.5 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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