Chester, IL
Living in Chester
Bikeability7
Walkability27
Commute97
Public Transit8
Affordability100
Public Safety91
Airports24
Hospitals59
Colleges65
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools4
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8.3kPopulation-167 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
9%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
55%Family Households-13% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years8%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black25%
Caucasian67%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school30%
High school graduate36%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$2.7k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
78%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector66%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office16%
Service31%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Motorcycle1%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$102kMedian Home Value+$30k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$407Median Monthly Rent+$47 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 194916%
Built 1939 or earlier22%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K4%
$500K to $749K2%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas71%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chester
United States45
Illinois50
Randolph County8
Property Crime in Chester
United States48
Illinois43
Randolph County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 3 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 3 |
| Mar | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chester
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding46
Tornado27
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chester, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chester, IL
St John Lutheran School
1 miles, SE
St Marys School
1 miles, S
Faith Christian School
1 miles, E
St Marks Lutheran School
11 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Chester, IL
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
36 miles, SE
Southeast Missouri State University
45 miles, S
McKendree University
47 miles, N
Kenrick Glennon Seminary
53 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chester, IL
Memorial Hospital
1 miles, SE
Ste Genevieve County Memorial Hospital
13 miles, W
Perry County Memorial Hospital
14 miles, S
Sparta Community Hospital
16 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Chester, IL
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
43 miles, N
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
50 miles, S
St Louis Lambert International Airport
64 miles, NW
Barkley Regional Airport
83 miles, SE