Chester Township, IA
Living in Chester Township
Bikeability14
Walkability49
Commute34
Public Transit17
Affordability83
Public Safety99
Airports7
Hospitals90
Colleges71
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools96
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
288Population+36 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age-12 (2010–19)
27%College-Educated+21% (2010–19)
75%Family Households+37% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years28%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate24%
Some College47%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$61kMedian Household Income+$7.5k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty-11% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year-12% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K14%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector75%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Sales and office30%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van79%
Walked4%
Worked at home17%
Housing
$112kMedian Home Value+$46k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$406Median Monthly Rent+$223 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached68%
Mobile home22%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier47%
Home Value
Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K18%
$300K to $399K10%
$750K to $999K8%
House Heating Type
Electricity42%
LP gas53%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chester Township
United States45
Iowa35
Howard County3
Property Crime in Chester Township
United States48
Iowa43
Howard County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 20 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 33 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 34 | 2 | 4 |
| Dec | 20 | 1 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chester Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding38
Tornado21
Blizzard7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chester Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chester Township, IA
Notre Dame Catholic School
15 miles, SE
St Johns Lutheran School
17 miles, N
Sacred Heart School
19 miles, W
Trinity Catholic School
22 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Chester Township, IA
Luther College
31 miles, E
University of Minnesota-Rochester
39 miles, N
Purdue University Global-Mason City
49 miles, SW
Wartburg College
51 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chester Township, IA
Regional Health Services of Howard County
14 miles, SE
Mitchell County Regional Health
25 miles, SW
Mercy Medical Center-New Hampton
28 miles, S
Floyd County Medical Center
32 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Chester Township, IA
Rochester International Airport
31 miles, N
Waterloo Regional Airport
63 miles, S
La Crosse Regional Airport
63 miles, NE
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
106 miles, NE