Chester Township, AR
Living in Chester Township
Bikeability
39
Walkability
85
Commute
28
Public Transit
39
Affordability
100
Public Safety
72
Airports
19
Hospitals
41
Colleges
14
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
19
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
835
Population
-274 (2010–19)
61 y
Median Age
+39 (2010–19)
24%
College-Educated
+16% (2010–19)
60%
Family Households
-29% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years7%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years38%
75 years and over19%
Diversity
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial4%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate36%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$39k
Median Household Income
+$13k (2010–19)
62%
Above Poverty
+16% (2010–19)
33 mi
Average Commute
93%
Lived Here Last Year
+14% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K41%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K4%
$150K to $199K5%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector88%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation28%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office20%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Walked11%
Housing
$58k
Median Home Value
-$59k (2010–19)
17%
Built 2000 or Later
$560
Median Monthly Rent
+$145 (2010–19)
77%
Owner-Occupied
+6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached93%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198931%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 1959<1%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K44%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K6%
House Heating Type
Electricity43%
LP gas10%
Wood47%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chester Township
United States45
Arkansas71
Fort Smith Metro Area61
Crawford County47
Property Crime in Chester Township
United States48
Arkansas71
Fort Smith Metro Area71
Crawford County56
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (29%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 3 | 2 |
| Feb | 42 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 50 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chester Township
Excessive Heat10
Inland Flooding82
Tornado42
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chester Township, AR
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chester Township, AR
Morrow Valley Christian Academy
18 miles, NW
Union Christian Academy
22 miles, SW
Union Christian Academy Elementary Campus
22 miles, SW
Trinity Junior High School
24 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Chester Township, AR
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
23 miles, SW
University of Arkansas
27 miles, N
Ecclesia College
37 miles, N
John Brown University
41 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chester Township, AR
Baptist Health Van Buren
19 miles, SW
Mercy Hospital Ozark
24 miles, SE
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
24 miles, SW
Valley Behavioral Health System
25 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Chester Township, AR
Fort Smith Regional Airport
26 miles, SW
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
42 miles, N
Tulsa International Airport
102 miles, W
Joplin Regional Airport
103 miles, N