Chester Township, IL
Living in Chester Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute66
Public Transit1
Affordability72
Public Safety79
Airports7
Hospitals43
Colleges56
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools13
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
597Population-112 (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+14 (2010–19)
28%College-Educated
78%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian99%
Education
Less than high school1%
High school graduate46%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household78%
Householder living alone22%
Economy
$82kMedian Household Income-$5.8k (2010–19)
98%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K3%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector67%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Sales and office20%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van98%
Housing
$166kMedian Home Value+$46k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent-$28 (2010–19)
79%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached83%
Mobile home11%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 201310%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier25%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K2%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas53%
Utility gas14%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chester Township
United States45
Illinois50
Logan County24
Property Crime in Chester Township
United States48
Illinois43
Logan County24
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 2 | 5 |
| Feb | 30 | 2 | 5 |
| Mar | 40 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 29 | 3 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chester Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding34
Tornado27
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chester Township, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chester Township, IL
Zion Lutheran School
6 miles, NW
Montessori Children's House
23 miles, SW
Our Lady of Lourdes School
23 miles, SE
Christian Life Academy
23 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Chester Township, IL
Lincoln Christian University
4 miles, NW
Lincoln College
5 miles, NW
Millikin University
25 miles, SE
St John's College-Department of Nursing
26 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chester Township, IL
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
6 miles, NW
Warner Hospital and Health Services
19 miles, E
Hopedale Hospital
23 miles, N
Decatur Memorial Hospital
24 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Chester Township, IL
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
26 miles, SW
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
44 miles, NW
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
55 miles, E