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Crime in Chester summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Chester. Key points include:
There were 21 total crimes in Chester in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Chester is 313.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Chester is 44.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Chester is 268.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Chester is -85.22% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Chester Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Chester / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 21 | 313.2 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 3 | 44.7 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 29.8 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 18 | 268.4 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 5 | 74.6 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 12 | 178.9 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 1 | 14.9 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Chester summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Chester. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Chester is 87 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Chester is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Chester is $114,646.
The median income in Chester is $80,625.
Chester's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Chester Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Chester | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 57 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 95 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Chester, IL Weather
The average high in Chester is 66.9° and the average low is 45.1°.
There are 74.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 43.8 inches of precipitation each year with 11.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Chester |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 43.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 11.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Chester Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Chester
The current population in Chester is 6,797. The population has decreased 20.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,797 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 6,830 | -1.6% |
| 2022 | 6,941 | -10.9% |
| 2021 | 7,787 | -5.8% |
| 2020 | 8,264 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 8,343 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 8,410 | -2.2% |
| 2017 | 8,597 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 8,599 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 8,592 | 1.1% |
| 2014 | 8,495 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 8,521 | -0.0% |
| 2012 | 8,523 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 8,540 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 8,510 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Chester
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Chester is:
68.1% White with 4,632 White residents.
27.4% African American with 1,859 African American residents.
0.4% American Indian with 26 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 8 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
0.7% Two Or More with 45 Two Or More residents.
3.3% Hispanic with 227 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Chester | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.1% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 27.4% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 0.7% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.3% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Chester
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Chester is 32.0% female with 2,172 female residents.
Chester is 68.0% male with 4,625 male residents.
| Gender | Chester | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 32.0% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 68.0% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Chester for adults over 25
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6.0% of adults in Chester completed < 9th grade.
21.0% of adults in Chester completed 9-12th grade.
41.0% of adults in Chester completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Chester completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Chester completed associate's degree.
6.0% of adults in Chester completed bachelor's degree.
2.0% of adults in Chester completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Chester completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Chester completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Chester | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 21.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 41.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 6.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Chester, Illinois
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3.4% of households in Chester earn Less than $10,000.
4.7% of households in Chester earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.9% of households in Chester earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.8% of households in Chester earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.5% of households in Chester earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.5% of households in Chester earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.9% of households in Chester earn $75,000 to $99,999.
30.1% of households in Chester earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.6% of households in Chester earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.5% of households in Chester earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Chester | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.4% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.7% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.9% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.8% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.5% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.5% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.9% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 30.1% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.6% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.5% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
