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Chester, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Howard County County
Chester, IA
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 $57,500 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,698. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 341 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chester is $101,800 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $190,861. Median rent is $513/month, with 16.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Chester reports 77 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,468/100K.
Education
12.2% of adults in Chester hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chester has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.