Chester, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Sullivan County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,356
Population
827/sq mi density
$67,782
Median Income
$33,879 per capita
$245,300
Home Value
$349,467 Zillow
$938
Median Rent
19.8% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
66
Violent Crime/100K
133 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$67,782 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$245,300 home value, $938/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
66 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Chester experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The area receives 83.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 744 ft (227 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 827/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2692°N, 72.5963°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Sullivan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 37.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 69.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.2 in |
Chester has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 21°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.2").