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Chester, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Hill County County
Chester, MT
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 $53,583 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,857. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 601 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chester is $156,900 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,422. Median rent is $662/month, with 35.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Chester reports 135 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,556/100K.
Education
27.0% of adults in Chester hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chester has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.