Chester, WV
Living in Chester
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
36
Public Transit
1
Affordability
100
Public Safety
94
Airports
53
Hospitals
67
Colleges
63
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
29
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.3k
Population
-310 (2010–19)
48 y
Median Age
+5 (2010–19)
4%
College-Educated
-11% (2010–19)
45%
Family Households
-12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years14%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Caucasian98%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate49%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree4%
Households
Family household45%
Householder living alone52%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$45k
Median Household Income
+$6.3k (2010–19)
88%
Above Poverty
+2% (2010–19)
31 mi
Average Commute
86%
Lived Here Last Year
-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K38%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K7%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector83%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office29%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van98%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$91k
Median Home Value
+$5.6k (2010–19)
4%
Built 2000 or Later
$419
Median Monthly Rent
+$73 (2010–19)
55%
Owner-Occupied
-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached88%
Multiple units3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 194927%
Built 1939 or earlier42%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K48%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K4%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
Utility gas78%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chester
United States45
West Virginia21
Weirton Metro Area14
Hancock County8
Property Crime in Chester
United States48
West Virginia20
Weirton Metro Area26
Hancock County8
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 30 | 2 | 6 |
| Mar | 39 | 3 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chester
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding51
Tornado12
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chester, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chester, WV
East Liverpool Christian School
4 miles, NW
Pleasant Hill Wesleyan Academy
7 miles, SE
Bethel Christian School
9 miles, SE
St Joseph the Worker Grade School
14 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Chester, WV
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver
15 miles, E
Franciscan University of Steubenville
17 miles, S
Geneva College
17 miles, NE
Robert Morris University
20 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chester, WV
East Liverpool City Hospital
1 miles, NW
Heritage Valley Beaver
14 miles, NE
Weirton Medical Center
15 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Chester, WV
Pittsburgh International Airport
19 miles, SE
Akron-Canton Regional Airport
51 miles, NW
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
65 miles, E
Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
87 miles, NW