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Chesterfield, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Henderson County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
650 Population 85/sq mi density
$58,929 Median Income $21,498 per capita
$198,000 Home Value $225,986 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$58,929 median income, 9.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$198,000 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Chesterfield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches. The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation422 ft (129 m)
Area7.7 sq mi (19.9 km²)
Population Density85/sq mi
Coordinates35.6528°N, 88.2670°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHenderson County County
Nearest AirportMc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.8"
44% above US avg
Snowfall 1.5"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.63"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score63.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability61.9 / 100
Community Resilience46.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

191 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.7 on Apr 4, 2025.

Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 122 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 125 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 119 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 140 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 147 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 128 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 145 km
Aug 29, 1990 9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee M3.4 125 km
Nov 6, 2009 6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.4 113 km
Apr 28, 1993 8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.4 122 km
Aug 12, 2013 7 km S of Hornbeak, Tennessee M3.3 115 km
Jun 17, 2012 6 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.3 141 km
May 31, 2022 12 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.2 117 km
Aug 18, 2017 8 km SSE of Marston, Missouri M3.2 148 km
Dec 18, 2009 9 km SE of Marston, Missouri M3.1 145 km
Aug 23, 1999 1 km WSW of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.1 130 km
Nov 6, 1994 11 km WSW of Trenton, Tennessee M3.1 79 km
Nov 29, 1996 3 km ESE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.1 126 km
Jun 6, 1995 5 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.1 125 km
Apr 7, 2014 8 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.1 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

417 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 117 fatalities, 1,207 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 16, 1998 EF5 53 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 54 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 43 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF4 71 km 11
May 5, 1999 EF4 33 km 3
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 56 km 6
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 95 km 0
May 7, 1971 EF4 66 km 3
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 20 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 94 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 77 km 38
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 74 km 9
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 11, 2008 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 92 km 2
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 83 km 6
May 4, 2003 EF3 63 km 0
Nov 26, 2001 EF3 66 km 2
May 27, 2000 EF3 79 km 0
Jan 22, 1999 EF3 45 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEVILS BACKBONE RX (3,215 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DEVILS BACKBONE RX 3,215 97 km
2007 ROCKHOUSE ROAD 791 49 km
2000 UNNAMED 762 55 km
2011 YELLOW CREEK 572 98 km
1999 UNNAMED 564 62 km
1996 UNNAMED 523 84 km
2014 MERIWETHER LEWIS 513 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.5 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.6 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 4.9 in
May 67°F (19°C) 5.4 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.3 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
November 49°F (10°C) 5.0 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.5 in

Chesterfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.3").

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