Chester, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Polk County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
200
Population
127/sq mi density
$69,583
Median Income
$50,470 per capita
$119,900
Home Value
$172,221 Zillow
$750
Median Rent
23.0% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$69,583 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,900 home value, $750/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Chester enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.4°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 252 ft (77 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 127/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.9213°N, 94.6001°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Polk County County |
| Nearest Airport | Nacogdoches A L Mangham Jr Regional (OCH) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 96.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0408 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 75.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in |
Chester has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 49°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (3.8").