Silerton Authority

Silerton is a lower-income village of 81 with home prices 2.8× below the Tennessee median.

Silerton, Tennessee

With 81 residents, Silerton sits in Chester County, Tennessee as a small civic unit. Median household income is $41,607.

Definition and scope

Located in Chester County, Tennessee, Silerton operates within Tennessee's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 8 and is part of the Jackson, TN metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Silerton has approximately 81 residents. The median age is 60.3 years. Roughly 53% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $102,800.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 97.5%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Silerton is $41,607. Poverty rate stands at 32.1%. Educational attainment: 24.2% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Silerton:

• Public schools: 6
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Silerton is Robert Sibley Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Chester County Justice Center. Amtrak service is available at Newbern-Dyersburg, Tennessee.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 404 feet. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 7b.

References

• Tennessee State Authority — state-level reference for Tennessee.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.