Chester County , Tennessee
Population: 17,452 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $60,543 Home $155,200 Rent $714/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 17,452 residents, Chester County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Tennessee and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Chester County at 40%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$60,543
Median Income
household
$155,200
Home Value
median
$714/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $60,543 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,480 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.6% |
| Median Home Value | $155,200 |
| Median Gross Rent | $714/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 76.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.4% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 17,452 |
| Median Age | 37.8 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 19.2% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
40.0%
Obesity
12.5%
Diabetes
19.4%
Smoking
37.5%
High Blood Pressure
28.6%
No Physical Activity
30.8%
Depression
41.3%
Insufficient Sleep
77.5%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 44.5 · 44th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
71.76
🌀 Hurricane
47.64
🔥 Wildfire
14.54
❄️ Winter Storm
12.25
🌍 Earthquake
90.11
☀️ Drought
38.93
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