Chester, CA
Living in Chester
Bikeability35
Walkability20
Commute100
Public Transit7
Affordability78
Public Safety29
Airports27
Hospitals37
Colleges60
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools67
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.1kPopulation+304 (2010–19)
56 y Median Age+14 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
59%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years42%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate30%
Some College47%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone12%
Economy
$57kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
15 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K13%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government13%
Private sector56%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office11%
Service29%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$207kMedian Home Value-$101k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$513Median Monthly Rent-$124 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied+19% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K33%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene14%
LP gas22%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas2%
Wood52%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chester
United States45
California55
Plumas County75
Property Crime in Chester
United States48
California56
Plumas County37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 6 | 16 |
| Feb | 37 | 5 | 13 |
| Mar | 41 | 5 | 12 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 4 |
| May | 54 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 4 | 5 |
| Dec | 34 | 6 | 13 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chester
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding29
Tornado4
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chester, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chester, CA
St Andrew's Academy
1 miles, N
Lake Almanor Christian School
7 miles, E
Susanville Adventist Christian School
32 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Chester, CA
California State University-Chico
51 miles, SW
Shasta Bible College and Graduate School
60 miles, W
Simpson University
62 miles, W
University of Nevada-Reno
92 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chester, CA
Seneca District Hospital
0 miles, N
Plumas District Hospital
30 miles, SE
Banner Lassen Medical Center
33 miles, E
Adventist Health Feather River
42 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Chester, CA
Redding Municipal Airport
58 miles, W
Reno-Tahoe International Airport
95 miles, SE
Sacramento International Airport
113 miles, S
Charles M Schulz-Sonoma County Airport
150 miles, SW