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Chester, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Crawford County County
1.6
/5.0
D
Poor
105
Population
206/sq mi density
$211,500
Home Value
$208,542 Zillow
$633
Median Rent
42.5% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
585
Violent Crime/100K
1,171 property/100K
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
585 violent crimes/100K (54% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Chester enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.0°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 886 ft (270 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 206/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6778°N, 94.1778°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Crawford County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Smith Regional (FSM) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 71.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in |
Chester has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (2.5").