Chester, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Bleckley County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,708 Population 1,941/sq mi density
$47,500 Median Income $7,684 per capita
$78,300 Home Value $181,874 Zillow
$392 Median Rent 12.8% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$47,500 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,300 home value, $392/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Chester, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,500
37% below
$7,684 per capita
Home Value
$78,300
72% below
Zillow: $181,874
Median Rent
$392/mo
66% below
12.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.0%
82% below
77.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
35.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
32% above
19.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

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)

Income
63%
Home Value
28%
Rent
34%
Poverty
286%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
106%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chester a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 3.8% (6% above 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 $181,874. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,708
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density1,941/mi²
Male / Female85% / 15%
Foreign Born4.1%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$47,500
Per Capita$7,684
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty35.5%
County GDP$367M
Avg Weekly Wage$875

Housing

A+
Home Value$78,300
Rent$392
Ownership56.5%
Zillow$181,874
Housing Units224
Rent Burden12.8%

Health

Obesity42.5%
Diabetes15.7%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,846/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain47.0 in/yr
Elevation356 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+77.3%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 22%
Commute33 min
Broadband72.0%
Internet Speed32 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Chester was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Middle Georgia Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.