Chester, AR
Living in Chester
Bikeability
53
Walkability
92
Commute
54
Public Transit
52
Affordability
100
Public Safety
72
Airports
19
Hospitals
41
Colleges
14
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
19
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
110
Population
+24 (2010–19)
60 y
Median Age
+18 (2010–19)
7%
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
56%
Family Households
-29% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years8%
15 to 34 years15%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years45%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Education
Less than high school43%
High school graduate26%
Some College24%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone12%
Economy
$23k
Median Household Income
-$5.8k (2010–19)
62%
Above Poverty
+6% (2010–19)
27 mi
Average Commute
96%
Lived Here Last Year
+18% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K60%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K4%
Employers
Government42%
Private sector42%
Self-employed17%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Service42%
Commute
Car, truck, or van83%
Walked17%
Housing
$72k
Median Home Value
+$14k (2010–19)
13%
Built 2000 or Later
$436
Median Monthly Rent
+$104 (2010–19)
57%
Owner-Occupied
-28% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197937%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K45%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K26%
$300K to $399K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity62%
LP gas15%
Wood23%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chester
United States45
Arkansas71
Fort Smith Metro Area61
Crawford County47
Property Crime in Chester
United States48
Arkansas71
Fort Smith Metro Area71
Crawford County56
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 3 | 2 |
| Feb | 42 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 50 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chester
Excessive Heat11
Inland Flooding89
Tornado50
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chester, AR
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chester, AR
Morrow Valley Christian Academy
19 miles, NW
Union Christian Academy
22 miles, SW
Union Christian Academy Elementary Campus
22 miles, SW
Trinity Junior High School
24 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Chester, AR
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
23 miles, SW
University of Arkansas
27 miles, N
Ecclesia College
37 miles, N
John Brown University
41 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chester, AR
Baptist Health Van Buren
19 miles, SW
Mercy Hospital Ozark
23 miles, SE
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
24 miles, SW
Valley Behavioral Health System
25 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Chester, AR
Fort Smith Regional Airport
26 miles, SW
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
42 miles, N
Tulsa International Airport
102 miles, W
Joplin Regional Airport
103 miles, N