Chester, Iowa
Quick Statistics
Chester is a community in Howard County, Iowa, home to about 150 people spread across 1.4 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $40,114 a year, and a typical home is worth about $120,800. About 38.4% of adults hold a college degree, and 92.6% of residents under 65 have health insurance.
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Among the Iowa towns GeoStat tracks, Chester ranks number 762 of 1,017 in population, number 550 in median household income, number 470 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 83°F in July, while January nights average about 6°F. The area sees roughly 40 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Lime Springs, IA | 4.9 mi. | 442 |
| 2. | Le Roy, MN | 7.1 mi. | 354 |
| 3. | Le Roy, MN | 7.4 mi. | 803 |
| 4. | Ostrander, MN | 9.0 mi. | 313 |
| 5. | McIntire, IA | 12.1 mi. | 89 |
| 6. | Riceville, IA | 13.1 mi. | 823 |
| 7. | Spring Valley, MN | 13.6 mi. | 518 |
| 8. | Spring Valley, MN | 13.7 mi. | 2,307 |
What is the population of Chester, Iowa?
Chester has a population of about 150 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Chester, Iowa in?
Chester is located in Howard County, Iowa.
What is the median home value in Chester, Iowa?
The median home value in Chester is about $120,800, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Chester, Iowa?
The median personal income in Chester is about $40,114 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Chester, Iowa?
Since 1950, 35 tornadoes have been recorded in Howard County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Chester, Iowa?
Typical July highs run about 83 degrees and January lows about 6 degrees, with around 40 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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