Chester, NE
Living in Chester
Bikeability4
Walkability17
Commute90
Public Transit5
Affordability100
Public Safety93
Airports2
Hospitals79
Colleges45
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools87
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
289Population-63 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years15%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Native American2%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate36%
Some College43%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$2.1k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector63%
Self-employed20%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance23%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office19%
Service10%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Walked2%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$44kMedian Home Value+$12k (2010–19)
-Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$54 (2010–19)
79%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached97%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier64%
Home Value
Less than $50K59%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity7%
LP gas2%
Utility gas88%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chester
United States45
Nebraska33
Thayer County6
Property Crime in Chester
United States48
Nebraska45
Thayer County14
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (27%)(69%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb | 30 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 40 | 2 | 3 |
| Apr | 51 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 1 | 2 |
| Dec | 27 | 1 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chester
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding48
Tornado39
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chester, NE
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chester, NE
Deshler Lutheran School
11 miles, NW
Zion Lutheran School
31 miles, NE
Grace Lutheran School
36 miles, N
Linn Lutheran School
36 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Chester, NE
Doane University
55 miles, NE
Hastings College
57 miles, NW
York College
59 miles, N
Concordia University-Nebraska
68 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chester, NE
Thayer County Health Services
10 miles, N
Republic County Hospital
13 miles, S
Brodstone Memorial Hosp
24 miles, W
Jefferson Community Health & Life
25 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Chester, NE
Lincoln Airport
74 miles, NE
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
75 miles, NW
Manhattan Regional Airport
78 miles, SE
Salina Regional Airport
84 miles, S