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Chesterfield, IL

Illinois

Chesterfield is a small town in Illinois with a population of 244. Residents earn $60,313 per year, which is 20% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
244 Population 452/sq mi density
$60,313 Median Income $24,461 per capita
$78,900 Home Value
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$60,313 median income, 10.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,900 home value
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,313
20% lower than US avg
Home Value $78,900
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.2%
37% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.7%
8% higher than US avg
Unemployment 10.2%
183% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.4%
16% lower than US avg

How Chesterfield Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population244
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density452/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans0.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$60,313
Per Capita$24,461
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$431M
Commute41 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$78,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units84
Rent Burden25.9%

Health

Obesity34.7%
Uninsured6.8%
Smoking13.3%
Depression23.6%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain42.2 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation594 ft (181 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute41 min
Broadband79.0%
Libraries4

Is Chesterfield a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Chesterfield receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Chesterfield offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Chesterfield is $60,313, 20% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.2%, unemployment is notably high. 10.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Chesterfield is $78,900, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

21.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Chesterfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches, including 12.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Chesterfield has a population of 244 with a density of 452 people per square mile. The median age is 31.6 years, 19% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.2%).

Population

244
Total Population
452
People / sq mi
31.6yrs
Median Age
19% below US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Chesterfield vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.8%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.2%
76% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Chesterfield vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Chesterfield is $60,313, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes.

Income: Chesterfield vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,313
20% below US avg
Per Capita Income$24,461
Avg Weekly Wage$809
IRS Avg AGI$60,708

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.2%
183% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.4%
16% below US avg
Establishments (County)246
County GDP$431M

Business (County)

Restaurants20
Healthcare17
Retail35
Manufacturing8

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,717
6% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.71%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time41.0 min
Drive Alone83.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Chesterfield is $78,900, 72% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$78,900
72% below US avg
Median List Price$1,300,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$1,300,000
$/Sq Ft$253
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Rent Burden25.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied94.9%
Housing Units84
Median Year Built1945

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,717
6% above US avg
Effective Rate4.71%
In Chesterfield, 34.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.8% of residents lack health insurance. 13.3% are current smokers. 23.6% report depression. 19.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Chesterfield vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.7%
8% above US avg
Diabetes8.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure29.9%
Asthma10.5%
COPD5.9%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking13.3%
5% below US avg
Binge Drinking21.1%
Physical Inactivity19.4%
Depression23.6%
Mental Distress17.9%
Physical Distress11.8%
Short Sleep36.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate82.2%
Uninsured6.8%
21% below US avg
Primary Care1:5,922
Dentists1:2,913
Checkup Rate75.6%
Dental Visits65.1%
Premature Death10,190/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access50.5%
Healthcare Facilities17
Chesterfield has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.2 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.2 inches
11% above US avg
Snowfall12.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation594 ft (181 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density452/sq mi
Coordinates39.2566°N, 90.0668°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17061
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 21.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 57.8-point margin. 79.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78%
D 20.2%

Winner: Republican by 57.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.2%
37% below US avg
High School+88.1%
Graduate Degree+6.4%
School Test Score5.34
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density452/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access79.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities17
Restaurants20
Retail Stores35

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute41.0 min
Drive Alone83.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.5%

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