Chester, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
141 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$57,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
37 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$101,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$525 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$363 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Howard County
1
Iowa
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Howard County
2
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 15
Feb 1 6 20
Mar 2 6 32
Apr 4 2 46
May 4 0 58
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 5 0 69
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 2 0 49
Nov 2 3 34
Dec 1 10 20

Hazards

Blizzard

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 50% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (50%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 62%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, IA State Senate District 32, IA State House District 63, IA
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Schools

CARDS Program
7 miles, NW
Leroy Elementary
7 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Leroy Secondary
8 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Riceville Elementary School
13 miles, W • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Luther College
31 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Northeast Iowa Community College
33 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Riverland Community College
34 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Mitchell County Regional Health
26 miles, W • 4.1 star
Winneshiek Medical Center
33 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Rochester International Airport
30 miles, N • 1 star
La Crosse Regional Airport
62 miles, E • 1 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
65 miles, SW • 1 star
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
104 miles, NE • 1 star
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