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Chester, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Bleckley County County
Chester, GA
At a Glance
How Chester Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chester's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Chester a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Chester residents earn a median household income of $47,500 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $7,684. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 35.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 220 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chester is $78,300 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $167,699. Median rent is $392/month, with 12.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Chester reports 929 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 144% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 8,191/100K.
Education
6.0% of adults in Chester hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 77.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chester has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.