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Chester, CA

California · Plumas County

Chester is a small town in California with a population of 2,022. Residents earn $80,142 per year, which is 7% above the national average.

Data updated April 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,022 Population 277/sq mi density
$80,142 Median Income $46,687 per capita
$241,400 Home Value $359,654 Zillow
$798 Median Rent 41.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
711 Violent Crime/100K 2,093 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,142 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$241,400 home value, $798/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
711 violent crimes/100K (87% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $80,142
7% higher than US avg
Home Value $241,400
14% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 711/100K
87% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.5%
36% lower than US avg
Median Rent $798
31% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.2%
12% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.3%
64% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Chester Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,022
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density277/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans9.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$80,142
Per Capita$46,687
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,482M
Commute17 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$241,400
Rent$798
Ownership81.6%
Zillow$359,654
Housing Units1,315
Rent Burden41.0%

Crime

F
Violent711/100K
Property2,093/100K

Health

Obesity28.2%
Uninsured6.4%
Smoking12.8%
Depression25.9%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain34.3 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation4,529 ft (1,380 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score4.86

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 40%
Commute17 min
Broadband90.4%
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Is Chester a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Chester receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates. Chester offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Chester is $80,142, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Chester is $241,400, 14% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $798 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

With 711 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern / this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,093 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

21.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Chester experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches, including 109.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Chester has a population of 2,022 with a density of 277 people per square mile, spread across 7.4 square miles. The median age is 46.5 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.6% female and 52.4% male. The city is predominantly White (96.6%), with 1.3% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 96.5% of residents. 9.4% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 19.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 97.5% have health insurance coverage.

Population

2,022
Total Population
277
People / sq mi
46.5yrs
Median Age
20% above US avg
7.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 47.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Chester vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 96.5%
23% above US avg
Spanish 3.5%
74% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Chester vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Chester is $80,142, which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,687 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,151, 20% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 1,004 business establishments, including 100 restaurants. The cost of living index is 110.7, slightly above the national baseline of 100. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 6.9% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Chester vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$80,142
7% above US avg
Per Capita Income$46,687
Avg Weekly Wage$1,151
IRS Avg AGI$74,261
Gini Index0.470 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,004
County GDP$1,482M

Business (County)

Restaurants100
Healthcare49
Retail89
Manufacturing17

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,141
47% above US avg
Cost of Living110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.13%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.0 min
Drive Alone84.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Chester is $241,400, 14% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $359,654, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $798 (31% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,647 for a one-bedroom to $2,053 for a two-bedroom apartment. 81.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,315 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1977. The average annual property tax is $5,141 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 41.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing, indicating a significant affordability challenge for renters. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$241,400
14% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$359,654

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$798
31% below US avg
Rent Burden41.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Homeownership81.6%
Owner-Occupied81.6%
Renter-Occupied18.4%
Housing Units1,315
Median Year Built1977

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,141
47% above US avg
Effective Rate2.13%
In Chester, 28.2% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 8.1% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 5.1% of residents. 27.8% have high blood pressure. 12.8% are current smokers. 20.3% report binge drinking. 19.3% are physically inactive, below the national average. 25.9% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 19.7% experience frequent mental distress. 6.4% of residents lack health insurance (below the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,328. The dentist ratio is 1:1,209. 91.5% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.5 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Chester vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.2%
12% below US avg
Diabetes8.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure27.8%
Asthma10.8%
COPD5.4%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking12.8%
9% below US avg
Binge Drinking20.3%
Physical Inactivity19.3%
Depression25.9%
Mental Distress19.7%
Physical Distress12.8%
Short Sleep34.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.5%
Uninsured6.4%
26% below US avg
Primary Care1:1,328
Dentists1:1,209
Mental Health1:348
Checkup Rate69.7%
Dental Visits64.0%
Premature Death8,792/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access91.5%
Healthcare Facilities49
Chester has a violent crime rate of 711 per 100,000 residents, 87% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,093 per 100,000, 7% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 5 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Chester receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Chester vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent711.1/100K
87% above US avg

Property Crime

Total Property2,093.3/100K
7% above US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
Traffic Accidents149
Avg Accident Severity2.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Chester experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. The area receives 109.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 4,529 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average47.7°F
12% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,529 ft (1,380 m)
Area7.4 sq mi (19.1 km²)
Population Density277/sq mi
Coordinates40.3017°N, 121.2325°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyPlumas County County
Nearest AirportChico Regional (CIC)
49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.3"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 109.6"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.97"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)14.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability91.4 / 100
Community Resilience69.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Volcano Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1,738 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 12, 2025.

May 24, 2013 2 km NNE of Canyondam, California M5.7 19 km
May 11, 2023 Lake Almanor Earthquake M5.5 15 km
Aug 10, 2001 3 km N of Blairsden, California M5.2 76 km
May 12, 2023 4km NW of Canyondam, CA M5.2 16 km
Apr 26, 2008 1 km NW of Mogul, Nevada M5.1 140 km
Nov 26, 1998 7km NW of Redding, CA M5.1 106 km
Sep 8, 2023 12 km NE of Burney, CA M5.0 78 km
May 24, 2013 1km NNW of Canyondam, CA M4.9 19 km
Feb 10, 1993 28 km SW of Empire, Nevada M4.8 138 km
Apr 26, 2008 0 km N of Mogul, Nevada M4.8 141 km
Jun 26, 2005 8 km NNW of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 148 km
Jan 19, 2008 31 km NW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California M4.7 126 km
May 7, 2021 19km NW of Truckee, CA M4.7 122 km
Nov 26, 1998 5km NNW of Redding, CA M4.6 105 km
Jan 19, 2008 34 km WNW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California M4.5 131 km
Nov 15, 1995 9 km SW of Cold Springs, Nevada M4.5 125 km
Jul 21, 1998 4 km NNW of Redding, California M4.5 106 km
Aug 4, 2016 5 km WNW of Patton Village, California M4.5 88 km
May 10, 2005 10 km NW of Burney, California M4.4 84 km
Apr 5, 2024 6 km NW of Belden, CA M4.4 30 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

23 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 7 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 2011 EF2 85 km 0
Feb 10, 1994 EF2 92 km 0
Sep 24, 1986 EF2 81 km 0
May 9, 1980 EF2 86 km 0
Dec 19, 2023 EF1 76 km 0
Jan 8, 2005 EF1 99 km 0
Dec 17, 1992 EF1 92 km 0
Mar 23, 1978 EF1 68 km 0
Mar 4, 1978 EF1 79 km 0
Apr 25, 2021 EF0 94 km 0
Jan 4, 2021 EF0 77 km 0
Nov 18, 2020 EF0 78 km 0
Mar 29, 2014 EF0 81 km 0
Mar 25, 2014 EF0 76 km 0
Apr 4, 2013 EF0 85 km 0
Feb 19, 2013 EF0 82 km 0
Apr 8, 2005 EF0 90 km 0
May 16, 1998 EF0 100 km 0
Mar 10, 1994 EF0 92 km 0
Apr 17, 1993 EF0 81 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (32 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Lassen Volcanic Center Stratovolcano 3,187 m (10,456 ft) 1917 32 km
Shasta Stratovolcano 4,317 m (14,163 ft) 1250 147 km
Medicine Lake Shield 2,412 m (7,913 ft) 1060 148 km
Clear Lake Volcanic field 1,439 m (4,721 ft) Unknown 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DIXIE (979,795 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 DIXIE 979,795 31 km
2020 NORTH COMPLEX 316,556 65 km
2018 CAMP 153,687 68 km
1990 CAMPBELL 128,266 58 km
2021 SUGAR 108,368 97 km
2012 CHIPS 79,978 23 km
2007 MOONLIGHT 65,718 43 km
1992 FOUNTAIN 62,340 80 km
1999 GUN 2 61,203 50 km
2019 WALKER 58,747 60 km
2008 BTU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (LONG BRANCH-JACK) 52,091 53 km
2000 STORRIE 49,588 31 km
1994 BARKLEY 44,256 49 km
2014 BALD 39,770 64 km
1987 CLARK 39,194 82 km
1999 MHRD COMPLEX (BUCKS) 34,459 47 km
2014 EILER 30,967 62 km
2020 SHEEP 29,150 46 km
2012 PONDEROSA 28,690 48 km
2012 READING 26,872 32 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 7.0 in Wettest
February 34°F (1°C) 5.7 in
March 38°F (3°C) 5.4 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.4 in
June 58°F (14°C) 0.9 in
July 67°F (20°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
November 38°F (3°C) 5.9 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 6.0 in Coldest

Chester has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 32°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.0") and July the driest (0.2").

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Chester is located in Plumas County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Rural, a rural community. 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 36% below the national average of 33.7%. 90.1% have completed high school. 5.1% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 4.9 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 56.9% of the vote, a 16.9-point margin. 90.4% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 2 EV charging stations. There are 4 public libraries serving the community. 49 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 84.1% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.9%
D 39.9%

Winner: Republican by 16.9 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
Traffic Accidents149
Avg Accident Severity2.0 / 4.0
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.5%
36% below US avg
High School+90.1%
Graduate Degree+5.1%
School Test Score4.86
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro / Rural
Population Density277/sq mi
Total Area7.4 sq mi
CountyPlumas County County

Services

Broadband Access90.4%
Avg Download Speed27.5 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed2.3 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities49
Restaurants100
Retail Stores89

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.0 min
Drive Alone84.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.9%
Average costs for common services in Chester. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $277 ($166-$443)
Specialist Visit $387 ($221-$609)
Urgent Care Visit $221 ($111-$387)
Emergency Room Visit $2,435 ($886-$5,535)
Dental Cleaning $144 ($83-$221)
Dental Filling $277 ($166-$443)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $50 ($28-$83)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $83 ($55-$133)
Brake Pad Replacement $332 ($166-$554)
Tire Rotation $44 ($22-$83)
New Tires (Set of 4) $664 ($443-$1,107)
Battery Replacement $221 ($111-$387)
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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $111 ($66-$166)
Electrician (Per Hour) $100 ($55-$155)
HVAC Repair $443 ($166-$886)
HVAC System Install $7,749 ($4,428-$13,284)
Roof Repair $1,107 ($443-$2,214)
Roof Replacement $9,963 ($6,089-$16,605)
View all 25 services

Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,661 ($554-$3,875)
Divorce (Contested) $16,605 ($5,535-$33,210)
DUI Defense $5,535 ($2,214-$11,070)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,661 ($886-$3,321)
Will Preparation $554 ($221-$1,107)
Trust Preparation $2,768 ($1,107-$5,535)
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Personal Care

Men's Haircut $28 ($17-$50)
Women's Haircut $61 ($33-$111)
Hair Coloring (Full) $166 ($83-$277)
Manicure $28 ($17-$50)
Pedicure $44 ($28-$72)
Massage (1 Hour) $89 ($55-$144)
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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $4.54 ($3.32-$6.09)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.87 ($2.77-$5.54)
Loaf of Bread $4.21 ($2.77-$6.09)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.98 ($3.32-$7.20)
Ground Beef (per lb) $6.09 ($4.43-$8.30)
Rice (per lb) $1.11 ($0.66-$1.99)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $155 ($89-$277)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $77 ($33-$166)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $77 ($44-$133)
Internet (Monthly) $77 ($44-$111)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $72 ($33-$111)
Cable TV (Monthly) $94 ($55-$166)
View all 8 services

Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $221 ($83-$554)
Car Insurance (Annual) $2,214 ($1,328-$3,875)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $77 ($33-$144)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $17 ($8.86-$28)
Car Registration (Annual) $111 ($33-$277)
Driver's License Renewal $33 ($17-$83)
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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,328 ($664-$2,768)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $1,107 ($554-$2,214)
After-School Care (Monthly) $443 ($221-$775)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $55 ($28-$111)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $1,107 ($443-$2,768)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $13,838 ($5,535-$33,210)
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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $66 ($33-$111)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $111 ($55-$221)
Dog Grooming $66 ($33-$111)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $44 ($22-$83)
Dog Spay/Neuter $332 ($166-$554)
Cat Spay/Neuter $221 ($111-$443)
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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$972
Toddler$774
Preschool$641
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$997
Toddler$909
Preschool$844
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Plumas County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Accommodation & Food Services 637 90 $28,018 1.05
Retail Trade 610 83 $37,108 0.91
Health Care & Social Assistance 553 329 $38,380 0.58
Manufacturing 473 21 $71,030 0.86
Construction 435 106 $65,993 1.24
Other Services 291 54 $45,228 1.45
Arts & Entertainment 219 20 $39,793 1.95
Utilities 157 5 $167,309 6.18
Finance & Insurance 106 26 $92,454 0.39
Transportation & Warehousing 96 16 $75,227 0.34
Educational Services 75 5 $45,700 0.54
Real Estate 69 32 $46,652 0.67
Wholesale Trade 61 19 $62,020 0.23
Information & Technology 32 6 $39,391 0.26

Hospitals in Chester

Hospital Type CMS Rating Emergency Phone
SENECA DISTRICT HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals - Yes (530) 258-2151

Schools in Chester

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Chester Elementary Elementary 164 9 18.2:1
Chester Junior/Senior High High 132 10 13.2:1
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Radio Stations near Chester

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Campgrounds Near Chester

39 campgrounds found near Chester.

National Parks Near Chester

7 national parks and monuments found near Chester.

ParkTypeFee
Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park State Park Free
Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park State Park Free
Donner Memorial State Park State Park Free
Lassen Volcanic National Park National Park $30
McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park State Park Free
Plumas-Eureka State Park State Park Free
South Yuba River State Park State Park Free

Trails Near Chester

500+ trails found near Chester.

TrailMilesSurfaceHikeBikeHorse
PACIFIC CREST NATIONAL SCENIC 55.8 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
PINE CREEK VALLEY 31.2 SNOW - - -
CHAMPS FLAT 25.1 SNOW - - -
FREDONYER LONG LOOP 23.3 SNOW - - -
17 ROAD 21.8 SNOW - - -
BUTTE LAKE 18.5 SNOW - - -
FREDONYER SHORT LOOP 16.1 SNOW - - -
HUMBOLT 16.0 SNOW - - -
PCT: PLUMAS 14.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
MUD CREEK RIM 13.3 SNOW - - -
TOBIN-ROCK CREEK POWERLINE 12.6 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
BIZZ JOHNSON 11.3 IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
PCT: PLUMAS 11.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
HOUGH 10.9 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
HUMBUG 10.3 SNOW - - -
16 ROAD 9.9 SNOW - - -
MCGOWAN CROSS-COUNTRY SKI TRAI 9.5 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
BOND VALLEY 8.5 SNOW - - -
CRAZY HARRY 8.4 SNOW - - -
PARHAM'S POINT TRAIL 8.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
ANTELOPE MT. 8.1 SNOW - - -
SUNFLOWER FLAT 8.1 SNOW - - -
BIG LAKE 8.1 SNOW - - -
BIZZ JOHNSON 7.5 IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
LAKE ALMANOR RECREATION TRAIL 7.3 ASPHALT Yes Yes -
MANZANITA CHUTES 7.1 SNOW - - -
44 ROAD 6.8 SNOW - - -
SWAIN TIE 6.8 SNOW - - -
LOWER YELLOW CREEK 6.7 SNOW - - -
CRATER LAKE 6.4 SNOW - - -
GOMEZ 6.3 SNOW - - -
MORGAN SUMMIT 6.2 SNOW - - -
CYPRESS 6.1 NATIVE MATERIAL - - Yes
FANANI MEADOW 6.1 SNOW - - -
PCT: PLUMAS 6.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
PCT: PLUMAS 5.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
FREDS CREEK 5.9 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
TAYLOR CREEK 5.7 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
PARHAM'S POINT TRAIL 5.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
INDIAN FALLS RIDGE 5.6 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
COLBY MTN 5.5 SNOW - - -
SCOTT'S JOHN 5.5 SNOW - - -
ASHPAN FLAT 5.5 SNOW - - -
DIAMOND MOUNTAIN 5.4 SNOW - - -
MASON STATION 5.4 SNOW - - -
MILL CREEK - HWY 172 5.3 SNOW - - -
JENNY SPRINGS 5.2 SNOW - - -
MT JURA 5.1 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
MILL CREEK 5.1 NATIVE MATERIAL - - Yes
SODA CREEK 5.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
CASCADE TRAIL 5.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
RIGHT HAND BRANCH MILL CREEK 4.8 NATIVE MATERIAL - - Yes
FORMAN RAVINE 4.7 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
COLBY MTN 4.7 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
MILL CREEK 4.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
SPENCER MEADOW LOOP 4.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
EAGLE LAKE SOUTH SHORE 4.5 ASPHALT Yes Yes -
CONE-HAY MDWS CARIBOU 4.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
CHANDLER 4.4 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
RED LAKE 4.4 SNOW - - -
BUCKS CREEK LOOP 4.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes -
BOTTLE SP CLAREMONT TIE 4.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
TURNER MOUNTAIN 4.2 SNOW - - -
TOLLGATE 4.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
PEAR LAKE LOOP - 28 ROAD 4.1 SNOW - - -
HAT CREEK FISHERMAN'S TRAIL 4.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
MAGEE LAKE 4.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
TAMARACK 4.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
SPENCER MEADOW 4.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
EAST CLAREMONT 4X4 4.1 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
BUNCHGRASS CREEK 4.0 SNOW - - -
SWAIN 4.0 SNOW - - -
GRAHAMS PINERY/DEVILS DEN ISHI 4.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
TRAIL LAKE 3.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
MILL CREEK 3.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
CONE LAKE 3.9 SNOW - - -
PETERS CREEK 3.9 NATIVE MATERIAL - - Yes
HAT CREEK RIM 3.8 SNOW - - -
BLUE LAKE 3.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
HAT RIM TRAIL 3.8 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
CONE-HAY MDWS CARIBOU 3.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
CLEGHORN BAR 3.8 IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL - - -
BEN LOMOND 3.8 NATIVE MATERIAL - - Yes
CHAMBERS CREEK 3.7 NATIVE MATERIAL - - Yes
SUMMIT LAKE 3.5 SNOW - - -
BOULDER 3.5 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
MOONLIGHT RIDGE 3.4 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
HEART LAKE NRT 3.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
HEART LAKE NRT 3.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
NORTH BATTLE CREEK 3.2 SNOW - - -
ASHPAN BUTTE 3.2 SNOW - - -
DEER CREEK ISHI 3.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
DEADMAN SPRING 4WD TRAIL 3.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
ROCK ISLAND RIDGE WEST 3.1 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
JONESVILLE CANYON TRAIL 3.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
CLAREMONT SPUR 3.0 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
GRASSY LAKE HIGH LAKES 2.9 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
CADILLAC PARK 2.9 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
MILL CREEK 2.9 NATIVE MATERIAL - - Yes
LITTLE NORTH FORK 2.8 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
SOONER SPUR 2.8 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
SUNFLOWER FLAT 2.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
OLD STATION 2.7 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
JEWEL LAKE 2.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
JURA 2.7 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
MILL CREEK 2.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
JEEP TRAIL 2.6 SNOW - - -
MOAK 2.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
DRY TAYLOR CREEK 2.6 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
ROCK CREEK HIGH LAKES 2.6 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
LAKE ALMANOR RECREATION TRAIL 2.5 ASPHALT Yes Yes -
GRASSY LAKE HIGH LAKES 2.5 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
CARIBOU-N. DIVIDE CARIBOU 2.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
POSEY-BEAUTY CARIBOU 2.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
10M29 TRAIL 2.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
BUTTERFLY VALLEY TRAIL 2.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
INDIAN FINS 2.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
INDIAN SPRINGS 2.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
TURNER MOUNTAIN 2.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
MONTGOMERY 2.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
CLEAR CREEK TIE 2.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
RUSH CREEK POWERLINE 2.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
SPENCER MEADOW 2.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
GRIZZLY RIDGE 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
HOMER DEERHEART 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
BERRY CREEK 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
MINERVA BAR 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
EMERALD-CYPRESS CARIBOU 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
ROCK ISLAND RIDGE 2.0 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
POST PILE 2.0 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
RHINEHART 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
MURPHY OHV 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
UPPER CASHMAN 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
HIDDEN LAKES CARIBOU 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
LASSEN TRAIL 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL - Yes -
ODDIE BAR 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
JURA NORTH 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
PLATFORM 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
MT HOUGH LOOP 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
REESE FLAT HIGH LAKES 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
BUTT POWERLINE 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
KINGS CROSSING 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
TRIANGLE-LVNP CARIBOU 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
MCCARTHY BAR 1.7 Yes - -
CASHMAN 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
KEDDIE 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
BIG SMOKEY 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
FLUME TRAIL 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
DEER CREEK 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
FRAZIER CREEK 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
SPANISH RIDGE 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
CHERRY HILL 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
MORROW CREEK 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
BELDEN 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
YELLOW CREEK 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
SLATE TIE 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
ALMANOR POWERLINE 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
JURA PASS 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
GOLD LAKE 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL - - Yes
BEN LOMOND HIGH LAKES 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
NORTH HASKINS 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
SCHNEIDER TIE 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
HOMER DEERHEART 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
MOONLIGHT MINE 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
BELDEN 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
BUTTERFLY A 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
HOTTENTOT OHV 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
NORTH FORK FISHING TRAIL 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
STAR LAKE 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
BRANCH CROSS 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
BIG RAVINE 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
SPANISH TRAVERSE 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
LASSEN TIE 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
KEDDIE 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
PINE CREEK HIGH LAKES 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
RAILROAD 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
CARTER MEADOWS 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
WEST TRIANGLE LAKE CARIBOU 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
TOBIN RIDGE HIGH LAKES 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
INDIAN CEMETERY 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
LOST CABIN SPUR 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
MT JURA 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
THOMPSON RIDGE 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
WAPAUNSIE 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
CONE-HAY MDWS CARIBOU 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
INDIAN SPRINGS 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - Yes
YELLOW RIDGE 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
SUPERIOR 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
SPATTERCONE CREST TRAIL 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
RIM BUTTE 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
RED ROCK 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
TEAR DROP 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
WHALEBACK MOUNTAIN 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
SNO-WHALEBACK MOUNTAIN 1.2 SNOW - - -
CLEAR CREEK 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
RIDGE TRAIL 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
DOGWOOD CONNECTOR 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
NO EAR BAR 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
Unnamed 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
HWY 89 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
SNAG LAKE 1.1 SNOW - - -
WHITLOCK TIE 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
BELL HILL 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
TOBIN RIDGE 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
HOMER DEERHEART 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
MILL CREEK 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
BEN LOMOND HIGH LAKES 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
UPPER JOHNSON RAVINE 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
FLEA VALLEY 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
JOHNSON RAVINE 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
RUSH CREEK HILL 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
MILL CREEK 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL - - Yes
POISON SPRING OHV 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
SOONER SPUR 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
QUINCY POWERLINE 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
LONG LAKE HIGH LAKES 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
HAMBLY 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
TRAIL WEST 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
SNAKE 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
DIXIE RIDGE 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
ROCK CREEK 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
POISON SPRING OHV 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
33N20 CONNECTOR 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
RUSH CREEK 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
GARABINI RAVINE 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
GRIZZLY MOUNTAIN 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
MOSQUITO RIDGE 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
INDIAN MEADOW 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
10M12 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
GRANITE GAP 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
FANANI SOLDIER 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes -
HEART LAKE NRT 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
BEN LOMOND HIGH LAKES 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
COLD BROOK TIE 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
MONUMENT PEAK TRAIL 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
LOGGING ROAD CONNECTOR 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
LOGGING ROAD CONNECTOR 0.9 SNOW - - -
PALMETTO 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
CYPRESS 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL - - Yes
TOLLGATE 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
ROCK CREEK HIGH LAKES 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
ROUND VALLEY 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
TEAR DROP SPUR 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
LOTTS MINE 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
32N08Y CONNECTOR 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
STANDARD MINE 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
HEART LAKE NRT 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
FREEBEE RESERVOIR 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
CANYONDAM 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
ALMANOR FLAT TIE 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
COLBY MTN 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
CONE-HAY MDWS CARIBOU 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
DEER TRAIL 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
SQUIRRELTIE 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
BEN LOMOND HIGH LAKES 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
MAGEE RIDGE 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
ONION FLAT 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
GRIZZLY 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
TRAIL LAKE 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
HWY 70 TIE 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
MT HOUGH RIDGE 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
HUFFLEBERRY 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
BOULDER RIDGE 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
BOULDER SPUR C 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
NF FEATHER 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
FREDS CREEK SPUR 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
GREENVILLE LOOP 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
SADDLE LAKE 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
POTATO BUTTE 15 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
A AND D 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
GREEN FLAT 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
MORRIS LAKE HIGH LAKES 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
OAK 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
OAK BOWL 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
FIRELINE 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
TOBIN RIDGE 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
WEATHER STATION 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
CLEAR CREEK CONNECTOR 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
GRIZZLY MINE 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
BIG BLACKHAWK TIE 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
LASSEN TRAIL 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL - Yes -
MOONLIGHT SPUR 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
MCFARLAND 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
HOTTENTOT 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
TAMARACK MAGEE TIE 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
RED FIR EAST 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
WHITLOCK TIE SPUR 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
BOULDER SPUR E 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
LASER 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
PC219 TIE 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
ALMANOR FLAT 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
GANSNER TIE 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
DEER RIDGE 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
LOCHERMAN CLASS ROOM 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
EISENHEIMER PASS 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
SILVER CREEK 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
PCT: PLUMAS 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
TRIALS 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
BOULDER SPUR B 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
HWY 89 SPUR 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
BUTT MOUNTAIN 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
MOONLIGHT RIDGE 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
DEAFY SMITH 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
BERRY CREEK TIE 0.6 - - -
GOPHER 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
THREE LAKES 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
EAGLE TIE 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
GRIZZLY FOREBAY 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
OHIO TIE 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
OLIVER 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
RUSH RIDGE 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
CLAREMONT SPUR 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
LOWER CASHMAN 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
32N70 CONNECTOR 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
TAYLOR CREEK EXTENSION 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
PETERS RIDGE 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
DEAFY SMITH 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
BEN LOMOND HIGH LAKES 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
WAGON WHEEL - I 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
WEST BRANCH 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
FLEA VALLEY 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
RUSH CREEK 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
POTATO BUTTE 7 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
BUTTERFLY B 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
BOULDER SPUR D 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
GALLATIN 0.6 ASPHALT Yes - -
SUBWAY CAVE INTERPRETIVE TRAIL 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
STANDARD MINE SPUR 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
FELLS FLAT OVERLOOK 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
GRIZZLY 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
GRIZZLY SPUR 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
BEN LOMOND HIGH LAKES 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
HWY 89 SPUR 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
SMITH TIE 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
SNAKE TIE SPUR 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
OSPREY OVERLOOK TRAIL 0.5 ASPHALT Yes - -
TRIALS NORTH 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
CASCADE TRAIL 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
ALMANOR CROSS 0.5 ASPHALT - - -
CLAREMONT TIE 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
RIDGE POWERLINE 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
BLACK 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
MOSQUITO 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
POWERLINE 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
WEST HOG FLAT ACCESS B 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
HIDDEN LAKE DEERHEART 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
RUSH HILL TIE 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
SPANISH 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
RAILROAD SPUR 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
CARIBOU-N. DIVIDE CARIBOU 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
BEN LOMOND HIGH LAKES 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
BEN LOMOND HIGH LAKES 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
BRANCH CROSS SPUR 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
JUMP OFF 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
POTATO BUTTE 6 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
MOONLIGHT 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
WOLF LOOP 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
HOMER DEERHEART 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
PC 219 TIE SPUR 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
BEAR CUB TRAIL 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
GALLAGHER MINE 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
CEDAR CREEK 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
TAYLOR 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
SILVER LAKE-CARIBOU TIE 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
SUSAV RIVER ACCESS 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
BEN LOMOND 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
RED FIR WEST 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
DEER CREEK ISHI 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
SLIM FLAT 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
HIDDEN CHANGE INTERP. TRAIL 0.4 ASPHALT Yes - -
TIE 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
CINDER PIT LOOP 0.4 SNOW - - -
CINDER PIT LOOP 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
LAKE EILER 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
EDNA'S TRAIL 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
GRIZ 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
MILL CREEK 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
OXFORD 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
MILL CREEK 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
RIM BUTTE 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
POTATO BUTTE 14 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
9M67 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
GRIZZLY SPUR 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
POISON SPRING OHV 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
OHIO POWERLINE 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
SPANISH PEAK 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
POTATO BUTTE 19 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
PORTLAND 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
SUPERIOR SPUR 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
RUSH CREEK POWERLINE SPUR 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
KIRKHAM TIE 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
JACKASS CREEK HIGH LAKES 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
OHIO 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
FRENCHMAN HILL 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
GREEN FLAT SPUR 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
LOST CABIN SPRINGS 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
BEN LOMOND HIGH LAKES 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
NEWTOWN 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
POTATO BUTTE 23 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
SKINNER FLAT 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
POTATO BUTTE 9 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
27N82 AND 27N31 CONNECTOR 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
33N26Y CONNECTOR 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
GRIZZLY MINE SPUR 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
COYOTE SPRING CONNECTOR 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
BEN LOMOND HIGH LAKES 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
SALMON TIE 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
LITTLE GRIZZLY DISPERSED 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
BOAT GUNWALE TIE ISHI 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
POTATO BUTTE 17 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
BEN LOMOND HIGH LAKES 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
BIDWELL SPRINGS TIE DISP 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
WAGON WHEEL - I 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
THREE LAKES 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
POTATO BUTTE 24 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
33N31 CONNECTOR 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
POTATO BUTTE 25 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
PCT/THREE LAKES TIE 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - Yes
HEART LAKE NRT 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
RIDGE 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
TAMARACK 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
DEER CREEK DISPERSED 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
CHAMPS FLAT B 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
CARIBOU-N. DIVIDE CARIBOU 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
POTATO BUTTE 45 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
CRYSTAL LAKE 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
INDIAN SPRINGS 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
MUD LAKE 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
CASHMAN OVERLOOK 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
BEN LOMOND HIGH LAKES 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
MT HOUGH RIDGE SPUR 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
POTATO BUTTE 8 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
CHINA SPUR 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
FRENCHMAN HILL SPUR 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
SPANISH TIE 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
FEATHER LAKE CONNECTOR 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - Yes
FEATHER LAKE CONNECTOR 0.2 SNOW - - -
CYPRESS 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - Yes
MAGEE PEAK 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
CONE-HAY MDWS CARIBOU 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
HIDDEN LAKES CARIBOU 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
GRIZ 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
SNO-33N56E CONNECTOR 0.2 SNOW - - -
33N56E CONNECTOR 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
BOULDER SPUR A 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
POTATO BUTTE 21 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
SOUTH SHORE MARINA 0.2 ASPHALT Yes - -
Unnamed 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
MUD LAKE 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
MOAK 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
PRISON SPRINGS A 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
SNO-PRISON SPRING A 0.2 SNOW - - -
BEN LOMOND HIGH LAKES 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
CHAMPS FLAT A 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - Yes Yes
BENNER CREEK DISPERSED 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
FRENCHMAN HILL 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
GEM LAKE CARIBOU 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
HUTCHINS CAMPGROUND 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
BEN LOMOND HIGH LAKES 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
EUREKA SPUR 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
GOPHER TIE 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
GREENVILLE LOOP SPUR 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
EAGLE TIE 0.2 ASPHALT - - -
34N22 SPUR 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
LOST CREEK SPUR 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
BEN LOMOND HIGH LAKES 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
MILL CREEK 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
SMITH TIE SPUR 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
PINE CREEK 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
MILL CREEK 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
SPENCER MEADOW LOOP 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
ROCK LAKE SPUR 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
NF FEATHER SPUR 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
CARR POISON 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
POTATO BUTTE 11 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
COLD SPRINGS 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
TEAR DROP SPUR 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
RED BRIDGE 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
CARIBOU-N. DIVIDE CARIBOU 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
POTATO BUTTE 18 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
CINDER PIT 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
CINDER PIT 0.1 SNOW - - -
POTATO BUTTE 13 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
WEST HOG FLAT ACCESS A 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
INDIAN MEADOW 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
BEN LOMOND HIGH LAKES 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
Unnamed 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
WHITE HORSE A 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
FREEBEE RESERVOIR 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
POTATO BUTTE 16 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
FISH CREEK 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
RIM BUTTE 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
PINE CREEK VALLEY B 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
SNO-PINE CREEK VALLEY B 0.1 SNOW - - -
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Museums in Chester

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
CHESTER MUSEUM FUNDGENERAL MUSEUM
COLLINS PINE MUSEUMHISTORY MUSEUM
WESTWOOD MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM21 ASH ST5302562233

Hotels in Chester

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Best Western Rose Quartz Inn

Restaurants in Chester

12 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aslan's Mediterranean Grill
Bing's Lake Almanor Bistro
Cravings
Dining Hall
Happy Garden
Kopper Kettle
Lola's
Mi Casita
Pizza Factory
St. Bernard Lodge Tavern
The Ranch House
Timber House Brewery

Cafes in Chester

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coffee Station
Jeff-Roe's
Koninkrijk Koffiehuis
Rusty Chandelier

Cinemas in Chester

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mt. Lassen Theatre

Gas Stations in Chester

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Holiday Market Gas Station
Shell

Banks in Chester

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

UsBank

Nursing Homes in Chester

1 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility Ownership Beds Residents Overall Health Staffing Quality Phone
SENECA DISTRICT HOSPITAL
130 BRENTWOOD DR
Government - Hospital district 16 14 2/5 - 5/5 1/5 5302582151

Pharmacies in Chester

1 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy Address Phone
LASSEN DRUG COMPANY 271 MAIN STREET 530-258-2261

Cell Towers in Chester

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
4 Miles WSW of ChesterTOWER61

Fire Stations in Chester

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Chester Fire Department251 Chester Airport RDMostly volunteer530-258-3456
West Almanor CSD947 Long Iron DRMostly volunteer530-259-5112

Power Plants Near Chester

NameTypePrimary FuelCapacity (MW)Status
COLLINS PINE PROJECTWOOD/WOOD WASTE BIOMASS221117-121.2U

Bridges in Chester

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
Tee BeamConcrete continuous19661505,500F
Box Beam (Multiple)Concrete continuous19753043,550G
SlabConcrete continuous1947133960F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel196651400F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete2011120280G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19652590F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19569360F

Airports Near Chester

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chico Regional AirportCICSmall Airport
Double Creek Ranch Airport-Small Airport
Fall River Mills Airport-Small Airport
Gansner FieldGNFSmall Airport
Johnsen Airport-Small Airport
Paradise Skypark AirportPYSSmall Airport
Ponderosa Sky Ranch Airport-Small Airport
Porter Flying Services Airport-Small Airport
Ranchaero Airport-Small Airport
Rogers Field-Small Airport
Spalding Airport-Small Airport
Susanville Municipal AirportSVESmall Airport

Police Stations in Chester

1 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Plumas County Sheriff - Chester Substation

Grocery Stores in Chester

3 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
Chester Mini MartConvenience Store303 Main Street
DOLLAR GENERAL 14490Other376 Main St
Holiday Market 54Supermarket271 MAIN ST

Post Offices in Chester

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Chester Post Office

DOL Wage Violations in Chester

2 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $61,342 in back wages owed to 9 employees.

2
Violations
$61,342
Back Wages Owed
9
Employees Owed
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.
Employer Severity Parent Company ZIP Industry Cases Back Wages Per Employee Employees
Buzz Mart - - 96020 - 1 $35,042 $17,521 2
DIG IT CONSTRUCTION, INC. [OSHA] - - 96020 Site Preparation Contractors 1 $26,300 $3,757 7

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chester

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
CHESTER CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAHS WITNESSESPO BOX 479
MOUNT LASSEN COMMUNITY CHURCH INCPO BOX 501
MOUNTAIN METHODIST CHILDRENS CENTERPO BOX 398
NEW HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCHPO BOX 871
OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCHPO BOX 706

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UFO Sightings
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Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Mines
2
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chester

What is the population of Chester?

Chester has a population of 2,022 residents and is located in California. The population density is 277 people per square mile, spread across 7.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47.6% female and 52.4% male.

Is Chester expensive to live in?

Chester is slightly more expensive than average, with a cost of living index of 110.7 compared to the national baseline of 100. The median household income is $80,142, 7% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $241,400 (14% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $798 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Chester safe?

Public safety is a concern in Chester, with a violent crime rate of 711 per 100,000 / significantly above the national average of 380. However, crime tends to concentrate in certain areas, and many neighborhoods remain relatively safe. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,093 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Chester receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Chester?

Chester has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.3 inches, with 109.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 48.

How is the job market in Chester?

The job market in Chester is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,151. There are 1,004 business establishments in the area, including 100 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 17 minutes, and 6.9% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Chester?

The median home value in Chester is $241,400. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $359,654. For renters, the median monthly rent is $798. Fair market rent is $1,647 for a 1-bedroom and $2,053 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 81.6%. The average annual property tax is $5,141.

How are the schools in Chester?

Schools in Chester have an average test score of 4.9 out of 10, below typical national benchmarks. Families may want to research individual school ratings. 21.5% of adults in Chester hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.1% have completed high school. 5.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Chester?

The obesity rate in Chester is 28.2% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 12.8% of adults are smokers. 19.3% are physically inactive. 25.9% of residents report depression. 6.4% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 91.5% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,328.

What is transportation like in Chester?

The average commute in Chester is 17 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 84.1% of workers drive alone to work, and 6.9% work from home.

What are the demographics of Chester?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Chester is 96.6% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.3% Hispanic or Latino. 96.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.5% speak Spanish. 9.4% of the population are military veterans. 19.5% of residents have a disability. 97.5% have health insurance coverage.

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