Chester Community Unit School District 139, IL
Living in Chester CUSD 139
Bikeability7
Walkability27
Commute77
Public Transit8
Affordability99
Public Safety92
Airports24
Hospitals57
Colleges66
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools10
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
10kPopulation-698 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
10%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
58%Family Households-15% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black20%
Caucasian73%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school26%
High school graduate37%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$5.2k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
79%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector69%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office18%
Service26%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$109kMedian Home Value+$26k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$424Median Monthly Rent+$67 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home11%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K2%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity27%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas11%
Utility gas55%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chester CUSD 139
United States45
Illinois50
Randolph County8
Property Crime in Chester CUSD 139
United States48
Illinois43
Randolph County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump72%
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 CUSD 139
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding56
Tornado34
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chester Community Unit School District 139, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chester Community Unit School District 139, IL
Faith Christian School
1 miles, SE
St John Lutheran School
1 miles, S
St Marys School
1 miles, S
St Marks Lutheran School
10 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Chester Community Unit School District 139, IL
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
36 miles, SE
Southeast Missouri State University
45 miles, S
McKendree University
47 miles, N
Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts
53 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chester Community Unit School District 139, IL
Memorial Hospital
0 miles, SE
Ste Genevieve County Memorial Hospital
13 miles, W
Perry County Memorial Hospital
14 miles, S
Sparta Community Hospital
15 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Chester Community Unit School District 139, 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