At a Glance
Median Income
$67,417
$41,815 per capita
Home Value
$128,400
Zillow: $389,535
Median Rent
$1,098/mo
20.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.1%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
12.2% 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
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chester residents earn a median household income of $67,417 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,815. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,989 business establishments, including 558 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chester is $128,400 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $389,535. Median rent is $1,098/month, with 20.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
30.1% of adults in Chester hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chester has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population215
Median Age47.4 yrs
Density262/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$67,417
Per Capita$41,815
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$22,447M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,252
Housing
A+
Home Value$128,400
Rent$1,098
Ownership80.3%
Zillow$389,535
Housing Units129
Rent Burden20.8%
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain27.4 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation1,595 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.1%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 42%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed145 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Chester was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 145 Mbps.
There are 558 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.