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Chester, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Chester County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,241
Population
1,588/sq mi density
$41,231
Median Income
$20,708 per capita
$106,400
Home Value
$134,205 Zillow
$905
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
1,528
Violent Crime/100K
3,968 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$41,231 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,400 home value, $905/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,528 violent crimes/100K (302% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Chester enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 533 ft (162 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,588/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7050°N, 81.2132°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Chester County County |
| Nearest Airport | Charlotte/Douglas International (CLT) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 43.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 68.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 43.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in |
Chester has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and April the driest (3.2").