Chester, GA

Living in Chester

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 25
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 64
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Airports 30
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Hospitals 48
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Colleges 20
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Schools 53
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Residents

2.1k Population +328 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age
2% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
65% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years7%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years49%
55 to 74 years13%
75 years and over1%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black66%
Caucasian30%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial<1%
Other2%

Education

Less than high school27%
High school graduate55%
Some College15%
Bachelor's degree2%
Graduate degree1%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$18k Median Household Income -$17k (2010–19)
51% Above Poverty -30% (2010–19)
34  mi Average Commute
72% Lived Here Last Year -12% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K68%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K7%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government1%
Private sector80%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance24%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts15%
Sales and office24%
Service17%

Commute

Car, truck, or van99%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$62k Median Home Value +$34k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$193 Median Monthly Rent -$40 (2010–19)
32% Owner-Occupied -12% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached47%
Mobile home27%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K36%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K7%

House Heating Type

Electricity93%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas1%
Utility gas2%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Chester

United States45
Georgia43
Dodge County40

Property Crime in Chester

United States48
Georgia59
Dodge County74

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (31%)(67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump74%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 47 5 0
Feb 51 4 0
Mar 58 4 0
Apr 64 3 0
May 72 3 0
Jun 79 5 0
Jul 81 5 0
Aug 81 5 0
Sep 75 4 0
Oct 66 3 0
Nov 57 3 0
Dec 49 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chester

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding28
Tornado35
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Chester, GA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Chester, GA

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Colleges

Colleges near Chester, GA

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Brewton-Parker College
36 miles, SE
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Mercer University
42 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Chester, GA

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Dodge County Hospital
14 miles, S
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Fairview Park Hospital
15 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Chester, GA

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Columbus Airport
104 miles, W
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