Chester, IA
Living in Chester
Bikeability28
Walkability69
Commute54
Public Transit29
Affordability96
Public Safety99
Airports4
Hospitals90
Colleges71
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools96
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
184Population+15 (2010–19)
31 y Median Age-15 (2010–19)
8%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
65%Family Households+17% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years35%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Black2%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate25%
Some College64%
Bachelor's degree8%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$31kMedian Household Income-$4.4k (2010–19)
72%Above Poverty-13% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
75%Lived Here Last Year-19% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K40%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$150K to $199K1%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector79%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office26%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van84%
Walked7%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$63kMedian Home Value+$8.2k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$406Median Monthly Rent+$114 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached78%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier70%
Home Value
Less than $50K34%
$50K to $99K40%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K17%
House Heating Type
Electricity39%
LP gas55%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chester
United States45
Iowa35
Howard County3
Property Crime in Chester
United States48
Iowa43
Howard County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 20 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 32 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 34 | 2 | 4 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chester
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding29
Tornado18
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chester, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chester, IA
Notre Dame Catholic School
15 miles, SE
St Johns Lutheran School
15 miles, N
Sacred Heart School
19 miles, W
Duschee Knob School
22 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Chester, IA
Luther College
31 miles, SE
University of Minnesota-Rochester
37 miles, N
Purdue University Global-Mason City
50 miles, SW
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
51 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chester, IA
Regional Health Services of Howard County
15 miles, SE
Mitchell County Regional Health
26 miles, SW
Mercy Medical Center-New Hampton
30 miles, S
Winneshiek Medical Center
33 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Chester, IA
Rochester International Airport
30 miles, N
La Crosse Regional Airport
61 miles, NE
Waterloo Regional Airport
65 miles, S
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
104 miles, NE