Chester Town, ME
Living in Chester Town
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute48
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety96
Airports14
Hospitals77
Colleges43
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools17
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
516Population+78 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
8%College-Educated-6% (2010–19)
72%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Caucasian99%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate47%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$38kMedian Household Income-$5.7k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector82%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance21%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office21%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$89kMedian Home Value-$1k (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
$542Median Monthly Rent+$123 (2010–19)
71%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home36%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K42%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity1%
Fuel oil, kerosene70%
LP gas6%
Utility gas1%
Wood14%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chester Town
United States45
Maine15
Bangor Metro Area8
Penobscot County8
Property Crime in Chester Town
United States48
Maine27
Bangor Metro Area34
Penobscot County34
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | 3 | 22 |
| Feb | 18 | 3 | 20 |
| Mar | 27 | 3 | 19 |
| Apr | 40 | 4 | 6 |
| May | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Nov | 34 | 4 | 5 |
| Dec | 22 | 4 | 19 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chester Town
Inland Flooding63
Tornado9
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chester Town, ME
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chester Town, ME
Lee Academy
12 miles, SE
Stillwater Montessori School
37 miles, S
Highview Christian Academy
38 miles, SW
Foxcroft Academy
40 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Chester Town, ME
University of Maine
38 miles, S
Husson University
44 miles, S
Unity College
70 miles, SW
University of Maine at Machias
72 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chester Town, ME
Penobscot Valley Hospital
6 miles, S
Millinocket Regional Hospital
18 miles, NW
Mayo Regional Hospital
39 miles, SW
Northern Light Acadia Hospital
44 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Chester Town, ME
Bangor International Airport
46 miles, S
Portland International Jetport
152 miles, SW
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
199 miles, SW
Manchester Airport
226 miles, SW