Chester, MT

Chester, Montana

Chester, Montana, in Liberty county, is 71 miles N of Great Falls, Montana (center to center) and 528 miles E of Seattle, Washington. The town contains a population of approximately 871.

The People and Families of Chester

In Chester, about 56% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Chester, which is home to many people who live alone.

The town has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. Chester 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 $42,639. The typical family in Chester is better off than most in Montana.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Chester favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $200. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Chester Housing

Chester has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 68% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Rents in Chester tend toward the low side for Montana.

Commuting

In Chester, 73% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the town -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Chester can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 10%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Chester, MT

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

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 Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Chester Public Libraries

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Chester High Schools (2004)

CHESTER HIGH SCHOOL
SCHOOL AND MAIN
406-759-5108
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 83 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 8.6

Chester Colleges

(List of All Montana Colleges)

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