Chester, GA
Living in Chester
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute25
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety64
Airports30
Hospitals48
Colleges20
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools53
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.1kPopulation+328 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age
2%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years7%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years49%
55 to 74 years13%
75 years and over1%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black66%
Caucasian30%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial<1%
Other2%
Education
Less than high school27%
High school graduate55%
Some College15%
Bachelor's degree2%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$18kMedian Household Income-$17k (2010–19)
51%Above Poverty-30% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
72%Lived Here Last Year-12% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K68%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K7%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government1%
Private sector80%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance24%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts15%
Sales and office24%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van99%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$62kMedian Home Value+$34k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$193Median Monthly Rent-$40 (2010–19)
32%Owner-Occupied-12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached47%
Mobile home27%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K36%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K7%
House Heating Type
Electricity93%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas1%
Utility gas2%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chester
United States45
Georgia43
Dodge County40
Property Crime in Chester
United States48
Georgia59
Dodge County74
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 49 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chester
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding28
Tornado35
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chester, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chester, GA
Trinity Christian School
18 miles, NE
Dublin Mennonite School
23 miles, NE
Faith Tabernacle Christian Academy
28 miles, E
Second Baptist Kindergarten
30 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Chester, GA
Brewton-Parker College
36 miles, SE
Mercer University
42 miles, NW
Middle Georgia State University
44 miles, NW
Fort Valley State University
44 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chester, GA
Bleckley Memorial Hospital
11 miles, W
Dodge County Hospital
14 miles, S
Fairview Park Hospital
15 miles, NE
Taylor Regional Hospital
20 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Chester, GA
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
85 miles, SW
Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field
97 miles, NE
Columbus Airport
104 miles, W
Valdosta Regional Airport
112 miles, S