Chester, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
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
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
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
200 332.4M (US)
Median Age
57.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,583 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
37 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$119,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$517 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$625 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Tyler County
5
Texas
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

Tyler County
3
Texas
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 49
Feb 5 0 52
Mar 4 0 59
Apr 4 0 66
May 5 0 74
Jun 6 0 80
Jul 4 0 82
Aug 4 0 83
Sep 5 0 77
Oct 5 0 68
Nov 6 0 59
Dec 6 0 50

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 22% of residents leaning left and 75% leaning right.

Liberal (22%) (75%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 85%
Hillary Clinton 12%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 36, TX State Senate District 3, TX State House District 9, TX
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Schools

Chester El
<1 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Chester Hs
<1 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Colmesneil Jh/Hs
10 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Colmesneil El
10 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Angelina College
26 miles, N • 1.4 star
Academy of Hair Design-Lufkin
29 miles, N • 1 star
Academy of Hair Design-Jasper
35 miles, SE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Tyler County Hospital
14 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Woodland Heights Medical Center
30 miles, N • 4.1 star
Chi St Lukes Health Memorial Lufkin
30 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Jack Brooks Regional Airport
75 miles, S • 1 star
William P Hobby Airport
97 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Lake Charles Regional Airport
99 miles, SE • 1 star
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