The Town FilesChesterfield, Tennessee
Community in Henderson County · population 543 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $187,500
- Household income
- $62,885
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 50.5
Chesterfield is a community of 543 people in Henderson County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $187,500, below the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks better for cycling than 96% of Tennessee towns, quieter than 85% of Tennessee towns, better for families than 77% of Tennessee towns.
How Chesterfield ranks
Percentile among Tennessee towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Tennessee towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Chesterfield is worth $187,500, below the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $62,885, which is more affordable than 76% of Tennessee towns. 79.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Chesterfield | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $187,500 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | — | $863 |
| Median household income | $62,885 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 79.1% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Chesterfield
| People | Chesterfield | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.5 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 39.0% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 14.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.7% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.9% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 10.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 26.4 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 78.2% | 88.2% |
Weather in Chesterfield
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 27.3°F. About 54.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.5 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 52 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 77 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chesterfield since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 4, 2003 about 4.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 17 deaths and 149 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 11, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 55 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 4, 2020.
Severe weather in Henderson County since 1996
Henderson County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4898: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3635: Severe Winter Storm |
| June 19, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4878: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 2, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3625: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| May 17, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4712: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornado |
Jobs and pay in Henderson County
Henderson County had 8,429 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,219 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Chesterfield itself the ACS puts it at 24.1%.
Towns near Chesterfield
- Lexington, TN6.1 mi · 7,956 people · home $176,000
- Parsons, TN8.1 mi · 2,100 people · home $118,100
- Scotts Hill, TN9.3 mi · 877 people · home $113,500
- Decaturville, TN9.6 mi · 807 people · home $135,000
- Linden, TN24.0 mi · 997 people · home $103,300
- Clifton, TN24.6 mi · 2,651 people · home $122,100
- Huntingdon, TN25.8 mi · 4,439 people · home $160,500
- Henderson, TN26.3 mi · 6,308 people · home $147,900
Chesterfield questions
Is Chesterfield, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Chesterfield scores better for retirees than 73% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 85%. 39.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.5).
How much does a house cost in Chesterfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Chesterfield is valued at $187,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $62,885, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Chesterfield?
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 27.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.8 inches of precipitation a year and 1.5 inches of snow.
Does Chesterfield get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chesterfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 4, 2003. The typical Tennessee town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)