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Chester, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Polk County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
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
69°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
120
Violent Crime/100K
842 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$69,583 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,900 home value, $750/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
120 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Chester enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 68.6°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
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 | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 51°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
Chester has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 50°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (3.0").