Chester, IL

Chester, Illinois

Chester, Illinois, in Randolph county, is 55 miles SE of St. Louis, Missouri. The city contains a population of approximately 5,185.

The People and Families of Chester

In Chester, about 49% of adults are married.

Unlike most cities, Chester has proportionately more males than females. The city boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Chester had a median family income of $49,426.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Chester favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $250. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Chester Housing

Chester has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 75% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side.

Commuting

In Chester, 95% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of Chester do a lot of driving. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Chester strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 2%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Chester, IL

Comparing Chester to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Chester Almanac

Chester Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Chester Public Libraries

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Chester Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Chester residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Chester, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Chester Hospitals

MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
(Government - Hospital District or Authority)
1900 STATE STREET
(618) 826-4581
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Chester

Chester High Schools (2004)

CHESTER HIGH SCHOOL
1901 SWANWICK ST
618-826-2302
Serves 359 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Chester Colleges

(List of All Illinois Colleges)

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