Nebraska
Chester is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 274. Residents earn $54,875 per year, which is 27% below the national average.
Based on current data, Chester receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Chester offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Chester is $54,875, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. 9.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Chester is $72,600, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Chester experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches, including 23.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,875 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,815 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $982 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $76,884 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.7% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 262 |
| County GDP | $536M |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Healthcare | 10 |
| Retail | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,850 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.93% |
| Commute Time | 12.7 min |
| Work from Home | 5.9% |
| Census Median | $72,600 |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $98,486 |
| Census Median Rent | $850 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,850 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.93% |
| Obesity | 40.4% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.0% |
| Depression | 20.2% |
| Mental Distress | 16.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 81.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.2% |
| Premature Death | 6,893/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 33.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 31.1 inches |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,628 ft (496 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 464/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0102°N, 97.6181°W |
| County FIPS | 31169 |
Winner: Republican by 60.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.9% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 464/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 90.0% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Retail Stores | 31 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 12.7 min |
| Work from Home | 5.9% |