Chester Township, IN

Living in Chester Township

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Bikeability 36
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Walkability 78
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Commute 74
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Public Transit 39
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Affordability 99
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Public Safety 99
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Airports 29
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Hospitals 67
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Colleges 32
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Schools 77
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Residents

7.6k Population -379 (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
24% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
59% Family Households -13% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over12%

Diversity

Black1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate34%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree11%

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$59k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
77% Lived Here Last Year -6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government2%
Private sector78%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military1%
Sales and office16%
Service18%

Commute

Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation1%
Walked9%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$99k Median Home Value +$6.3k (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$547 Median Monthly Rent +$128 (2010–19)
63% Owner-Occupied -7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier35%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K41%
$100K to $149K31%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas7%
Utility gas63%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Chester Township

United States45
Indiana52
Wabash County1

Property Crime in Chester Township

United States48
Indiana47
Wabash County6

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (29%)(67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump73%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 2 9
Feb 28 2 7
Mar 38 3 3
Apr 49 4 1
May 60 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 64 3 0
Oct 52 3 0
Nov 41 3 1
Dec 29 3 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chester Township

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding51
Tornado18
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Chester Township, IN

Private Schools

Private Schools near Chester Township, IN

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Country Meadow
5 miles, NE
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Cleveland Amish School
11 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Chester Township, IN

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Manchester University
3 miles, NW
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Huntington University
13 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Chester Township, IN

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Airports

Airports near Chester Township, IN

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