Chester, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
704 332.4M (US)
Median Age
53.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
50.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,583 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$156,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$446 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$590 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
47.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Liberty County
3
Montana
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Liberty County
1
Montana
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 20
Feb 0 5 24
Mar 1 5 33
Apr 1 3 43
May 2 1 53
Jun 2 0 60
Jul 1 0 67
Aug 1 0 66
Sep 1 0 56
Oct 1 1 44
Nov 0 4 30
Dec 0 5 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 26% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (26%) (69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 73%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MT State Senate District 14, MT State House District 27, MT
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Schools

Chester-Joplin-Inverness 7-8
<1 miles, S • 3.2 star
Chester-Joplin-Inverness HS
<1 miles, S • 2.3 star
Chester-Joplin-Inverness Schl
<1 miles, S • 4.6 star
Liberty Elementary School
17 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Stone Child College
53 miles, SE • 1 star
Montana State University-Northern
58 miles, E • 1.9 star
University of Providence
72 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Great Falls International Airport
74 miles, SW • 1 star
Helena Regional Airport
140 miles, SW • 1 star
Missoula International Airport
182 miles, W • 1.4 star
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