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Chester, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Colonial Heights city County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
23,519
Population
1,787/sq mi density
$88,455
Median Income
$39,983 per capita
$290,600
Home Value
$384,869 Zillow
$1,463
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
203
Violent Crime/100K
4,897 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$88,455 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$290,600 home value, $1,463/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
203 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Chester enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 178 ft (54 m) |
| Area | 13.3 sq mi (34.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,787/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3520°N, 77.4337°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Colonial Heights city County |
| Nearest Airport | Richmond International (RIC) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 6.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in |
Chester has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and April the driest (3.2").