Chesterfield, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Greene County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
244 Population 452/sq mi density
$60,313 Median Income $24,461 per capita
$78,900 Home Value $82,283 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature
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, 14.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,900 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Chesterfield, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,313
20% below
$24,461 per capita
Home Value
$78,900
72% below
Zillow: $82,283
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
37% below
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
14.5%
303% above
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
8% above
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Chesterfield Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Chesterfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
80%
Home Value
28%
Poverty
84%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
403%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chesterfield a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Chesterfield residents earn a median household income of $60,313 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,461. The unemployment rate stands at 14.5% (303% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 246 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chesterfield is $78,900 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $82,283. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.

Education

21.2% of adults in Chesterfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 39.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population244
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density452/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$60,313
Per Capita$24,461
Unemployment14.5%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$431M
Avg Weekly Wage$809

Housing

A+
Home Value$78,900
Rent
Ownership94.9%
Zillow$82,283
Housing Units84
Rent Burden25.9%

Health

Obesity34.7%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death10,190/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain39.8 in/yr
Elevation594 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute41 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Chesterfield was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.