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Chester, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Thayer County County
Chester, NE
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 $54,875 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,815. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 262 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chester is $72,600 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $98,486. Median rent is $850/month, with 14.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Chester reports 52 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,258/100K.
Education
14.9% of adults in Chester hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chester has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.