At a Glance
Median Income
$51,875
$21,832 per capita
Home Value
$137,800
Zillow: $149,347
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
55.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
28.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
15.6% smoking rate
How Chestnut Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chestnut's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chestnut a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chestnut residents earn a median household income of $51,875 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,832. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 558 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chestnut is $137,800 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,347. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Education
0.0% of adults in Chestnut hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
55.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chestnut has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population297
Median Age47.4 yrs
Density2,475/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born29.3%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$51,875
Per Capita$21,832
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty28.8%
County GDP$1,344M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
Housing
A+
Home Value$137,800
Rent
Ownership93.7%
Zillow$149,347
Housing Units104
Rent Burden26.6%
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,078/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation620 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+55.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute18 min
Broadband82.5%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Chestnut was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
29.3% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.