Chester, California
Quick Statistics
Chester is a community in Plumas County, California, home to about 1,759 people spread across 7.3 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $35,169 a year, and a typical home is worth about $304,800. About 29.1% of adults hold a college degree, and 94.6% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 18 percent over the past decade.
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Among the California towns GeoStat tracks, Chester ranks number 924 of 1,570 in population, number 1,261 in median household income, number 1,133 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Chester typically top out near 89°F in July, while January nights average about 25°F. The area sees roughly 28 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Lake Almanor West, CA | 5.0 mi. | 463 |
| 2. | Lake Almanor Peninsula, CA | 5.4 mi. | 412 |
| 3. | Lake Almanor Country Club, CA | 5.4 mi. | 469 |
| 4. | Almanor, CA | 6.7 mi. | 0 |
| 5. | Hamilton Branch, CA | 7.4 mi. | 480 |
| 6. | Prattville, CA | 7.7 mi. | 57 |
| 7. | East Shore, CA | 9.1 mi. | 142 |
| 8. | Warner Valley, CA | 9.1 mi. | 0 |
What is the population of Chester, California?
Chester has a population of about 1,759 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Chester, California in?
Chester is located in Plumas County, California.
What is the median home value in Chester, California?
The median home value in Chester is about $304,800, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Chester, California?
The median personal income in Chester is about $35,169 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Chester, California?
No tornadoes have been recorded in Plumas County since modern record-keeping began in 1950.
What is the weather like in Chester, California?
Typical July highs run about 89 degrees and January lows about 25 degrees, with around 28 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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