Chester, NE
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
9/10
home
Housing
10/10
visibility
Safety
9/10
local_library
Schools
7/10
local_airport
Airports
3/10
school
Colleges
4/10
accessibility
Hospitals
3/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
- visibility Safety
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Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
- local_library Schools
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Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.
Residents
Population
274
332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.8 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.1%
64% (US)
College-Educated
14.9%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$54,875
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.0%
88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.1%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$72,600
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$436
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$540
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.9%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Thayer County
1
Nebraska
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
Thayer County
2
Nebraska
4
United States
4
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | 5 | 25 |
| Feb | 1 | 5 | 29 |
| Mar | 2 | 4 | 40 |
| Apr | 3 | 1 | 51 |
| May | 5 | 0 | 62 |
| Jun | 4 | 0 | 72 |
| Jul | 4 | 0 | 77 |
| Aug | 4 | 0 | 75 |
| Sep | 3 | 0 | 66 |
| Oct | 2 | 0 | 53 |
| Nov | 1 | 3 | 39 |
| Dec | 1 | 5 | 26 |
Hazards
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 69% leaning right.
Liberal (27%) (69%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 75%Schools
Deshler High School
10 miles, N
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4.1
Deshler Elementary School
10 miles, N
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2.8
Deshler Lutheran School
11 miles, N
Thayer Central High School
11 miles, NE
•
4.1
Colleges
Cloud County Community College
32 miles, SW
•
1.4
North Central Kansas Technical College
45 miles, SW
•
2.3
Doane University
55 miles, NE
•
2.3
Hastings College
56 miles, N
•
2.8
Hospitals
Thayer County Health Services
10 miles, NE
•
4.1
Republic County Hospital
13 miles, SW
•
2.3
Brodstone Memorial Hosp
24 miles, NW
•
5
Jefferson Community Health & Life
26 miles, E
•
4.1
Airports
Lincoln Airport
74 miles, NE
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1
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
76 miles, N
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1
Manhattan Regional Airport
78 miles, S
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1
Salina Regional Airport
84 miles, SW
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1