Chester, MT
Living in Chester
Bikeability55
Walkability92
Commute100
Public Transit54
Affordability95
Public Safety80
Airports6
Hospitals57
Colleges8
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools58
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.1kPopulation+334 (2010–19)
53 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
57%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years10%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over17%
Diversity
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate29%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$6.7k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty+7% (2010–19)
7 mi Average Commute
97%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K20%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government18%
Private sector60%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office40%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van79%
Walked18%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$116kMedian Home Value+$40k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$526Median Monthly Rent+$181 (2010–19)
49%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home19%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier19%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K37%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K8%
House Heating Type
Electricity34%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas65%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chester
United States45
Montana38
Liberty County21
Property Crime in Chester
United States48
Montana48
Liberty County1
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (26%)(69%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 0 | 4 |
| Feb | 23 | 0 | 4 |
| Mar | 33 | 1 | 4 |
| Apr | 44 | 1 | 2 |
| May | 54 | 2 | 1 |
| Jun | 61 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 56 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 44 | 1 | 1 |
| Nov | 30 | 0 | 3 |
| Dec | 20 | 0 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chester
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding22
Tornado8
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chester, MT
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chester, MT
St Jude Thaddeus School
59 miles, E
Treasure State Academy
71 miles, S
Foothills Community Christian High School
71 miles, S
Holy Spirit Catholic School
71 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Chester, MT
Montana State University-Northern
59 miles, E
University of Providence
72 miles, S
Carroll College
141 miles, S
The University of Montana
181 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chester, MT
Liberty Medical Center
0 miles, W
Marias Medical Center
40 miles, W
Big Sandy Medical Center
46 miles, SE
Missouri River Medical Center
50 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Chester, MT
Great Falls International Airport
73 miles, S
Helena Regional Airport
140 miles, S
Missoula International Airport
182 miles, SW
Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport
189 miles, S