Chester Township, IN
Living in Chester Township
Bikeability9
Walkability2
Commute23
Public Transit18
Affordability99
Public Safety98
Airports35
Hospitals74
Colleges29
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools76
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
851Population+3 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated+12% (2010–19)
85%Family Households+12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Caucasian90%
Multiracial10%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate41%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household85%
Householder living alone14%
Householder not living alone<1%
Economy
$76kMedian Household Income+$26k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
35 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K25%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K10%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector80%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation31%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Sales and office10%
Service10%
Commute
Car, truck, or van99%
Public transportation1%
Housing
$104kMedian Home Value+$17k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent-$9 (2010–19)
84%Owner-Occupied+14% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached96%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1939 or earlier53%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity32%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas43%
Utility gas17%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chester Township
United States45
Indiana52
Wells County5
Property Crime in Chester Township
United States48
Indiana47
Wells County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (26%)(71%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton17%
Donald Trump79%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 2 | 7 |
| Feb | 29 | 2 | 6 |
| Mar | 39 | 3 | 3 |
| Apr | 50 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 29 | 3 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chester Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding51
Tornado20
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chester Township, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chester Township, IN
Whispering Brook
14 miles, E
West Wabash School
15 miles, E
White Oak Ridge
16 miles, E
Loblolly School
16 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Chester Township, IN
Taylor University
16 miles, SW
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
22 miles, W
Huntington University
23 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chester Township, IN
Bluffton Regional Medical Center
10 miles, NE
Indiana University Health Blackford Hospital
12 miles, SW
Indiana University Health Jay, Inc
19 miles, SE
Marion General Hospital
21 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Chester Township, IN
Fort Wayne International Airport
25 miles, N
James M Cox Dayton International Airport
74 miles, SE
Indianapolis International Airport
82 miles, SW
South Bend International Airport
93 miles, NW