Chester, TX
Living in Chester
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
10
Public Transit
1
Affordability
86
Public Safety
67
Airports
56
Hospitals
50
Colleges
53
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
25
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
391
Population
+60 (2010–19)
38 y
Median Age
-9 (2010–19)
10%
College-Educated
-3% (2010–19)
76%
Family Households
-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate26%
Some College45%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone14%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$50k
Median Household Income
-$279 (2010–19)
82%
Above Poverty
-12% (2010–19)
40 mi
Average Commute
92%
Lived Here Last Year
+17% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector72%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance25%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office11%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$86k
Median Home Value
+$20k (2010–19)
17%
Built 2000 or Later
$438
Median Monthly Rent
+$58 (2010–19)
55%
Owner-Occupied
-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached80%
Mobile home17%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier25%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K43%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K9%
House Heating Type
Electricity62%
LP gas2%
Utility gas33%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chester
United States45
Texas51
Tyler County47
Property Crime in Chester
United States48
Texas58
Tyler County26
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (22%)(75%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton12%
Donald Trump85%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 49 | 5 | 0 |
Feb | 52 | 5 | 0 |
Mar | 59 | 4 | 0 |
Apr | 66 | 4 | 0 |
May | 74 | 5 | 0 |
Jun | 80 | 6 | 0 |
Jul | 82 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 83 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 77 | 5 | 0 |
Oct | 68 | 5 | 0 |
Nov | 59 | 6 | 0 |
Dec | 50 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chester
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding94
Tornado53
Hurricane Force Winds3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chester, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chester, TX
St Paul's Episcopal School
14 miles, SE
Eastside Christian School
21 miles, SW
Crimson Christian Academy
24 miles, NW
Livingston Montessori School
25 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Chester, TX
Stephen F Austin State University
48 miles, N
Sam Houston State University
58 miles, W
Lamar University
68 miles, SE
Grace School of Theology
72 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chester, TX
Tyler County Hospital
14 miles, SE
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Lufkin Llc
28 miles, N
Woodland Heights Medical Center
30 miles, N
Chi St Lukes Health Memorial Lufkin
30 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Chester, TX
Jack Brooks Regional Airport
75 miles, SE
George Bush Intercontinental-Houston Airport
78 miles, SW
William P Hobby Airport
97 miles, SW
Lake Charles Regional Airport
99 miles, SE