Chester Township, IN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
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
1,114 332.4M (US)
Median Age
30.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
84.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$91,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$198,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$418 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$538 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
95.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Wells County
1
Fort Wayne Metro Area
3
Indiana
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Wells County
3
Fort Wayne Metro Area
5
Indiana
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 7 25
Feb 2 6 28
Mar 3 3 38
Apr 4 1 50
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 1 42
Dec 3 5 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 26% of residents leaning left and 71% leaning right.

Liberal (26%) (71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 80%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, IN State Senate District 19, IN State House District 79, IN
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Schools

Southern Wells Jr-Sr High School
<1 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Southern Wells Elementary School
<1 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Montpelier School
5 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Bluffton High School
9 miles, NE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Taylor University
16 miles, W • 1.9 star
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
22 miles, W • 3.2 star
Huntington University
23 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Bluffton Regional Medical Center
10 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Indiana University Health Jay, Inc
19 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Marion General Hospital
21 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Fort Wayne International Airport
25 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Indianapolis International Airport
82 miles, SW • 3.2 star
South Bend International Airport
93 miles, N • 1.4 star
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