At a Glance
Home Value
$225,000
Zillow: $274,554
Bachelor's Degree+
53.4%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
14.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chester a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chester is $225,000 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $274,554. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Education
53.4% of adults in Chester hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chester has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population77
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density19/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$44,688
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$633M
Avg Weekly Wage$969
Housing
Home Value$225,000
Rent
Ownership88.2%
Zillow$274,554
Housing Units77
Rent Burden19.9%
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death10,913/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain28.1 in/yr
Elevation1,713 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+53.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 89% / D 9%
Commute7 min
Broadband76.5%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Chester was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Clinton Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.