Cover Page
| Cover Page | May 06, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | May 5, 2022 |
| Entity Registrant Name | COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE TRUST INC |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | MD |
| Entity File Number | 001-37401 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 46-5212033 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 3326 Aspen Grove Drive |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 150 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Franklin |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TN |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 37067 |
| City Area Code | 615 |
| Local Phone Number | 771-3052 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, $0.01 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | CHCT |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001631569 |