Chester Township, MI
Living in Chester Township
Bikeability10
Walkability13
Commute36
Public Transit4
Affordability67
Public Safety73
Airports17
Hospitals76
Colleges36
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools34
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.8kPopulation+131 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
73%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate34%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$66kMedian Household Income+$1.5k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector67%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office23%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$159kMedian Home Value-$12k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$444Median Monthly Rent-$96 (2010–19)
88%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached98%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier31%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity4%
Fuel oil, kerosene14%
LP gas47%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas4%
Wood24%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chester Township
United States45
Michigan58
Lansing Metro Area53
Eaton County55
Property Crime in Chester Township
United States48
Michigan43
Lansing Metro Area39
Eaton County56
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 2 | 16 |
| Feb | 25 | 2 | 11 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 47 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 3 | 3 |
| Dec | 28 | 2 | 13 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chester Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding31
Tornado12
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chester Township, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chester Township, MI
Walnut Corner School
3 miles, SW
Maple Country School
4 miles, S
St Mary Elementary School
7 miles, SE
St Michael Parish School
11 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Chester Township, MI
Olivet College
13 miles, S
Great Lakes Christian College
16 miles, NE
Michigan State University
23 miles, E
Albion College
28 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chester Township, MI
Sparrow Eaton Hospital
6 miles, SE
Eaton Rapids Medical Center
16 miles, SE
McLaren Greater Lansing
19 miles, E
Spectrum Health Pennock
20 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Chester Township, MI
Capital Region International Airport
19 miles, NE
Gerald R Ford International Airport
36 miles, NW
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
43 miles, SW
Bishop International Airport
63 miles, E