Chester, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
2,022 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$80,142 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$241,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$431 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$927 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Plumas County
7
California
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Plumas County
4
California
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 6 16 34
Feb 5 13 37
Mar 5 12 41
Apr 3 4 46
May 2 0 54
Jun 1 0 62
Jul 0 0 68
Aug 0 0 67
Sep 1 0 61
Oct 2 0 51
Nov 4 5 40
Dec 6 13 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 62%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, CA State Senate District 1, CA Assembly District 1, CA
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Schools

Chester Junior/Senior High
<1 miles, E • 2.8 star
Chester Elementary
<1 miles, NE • 2.8 star
St Andrew's Academy
<1 miles, NE • 5 star
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Colleges

Lassen Community College
33 miles, E • 1.4 star
Butte College
50 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Banner Lassen Medical Center
33 miles, E • 4.1 star
Adventist Health Feather River
42 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Redding Municipal Airport
58 miles, NW • 1 star
Reno-Tahoe International Airport
95 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Sacramento International Airport
113 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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