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Chester, CA
Full City Profile · California · Plumas County County
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
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. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. The area receives 109.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,529 ft (1,380 m) |
| Area | 7.4 sq mi (19.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 277/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3017°N, 121.2325°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Plumas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chico Regional (CIC) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 14.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 69.7 / 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)
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.
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").