Chester, Illinois

Population 8,523

Chester is located in Randolph County, IL. The population is 8,523, making Chester the largest city in Randolph County.

There are 2 public schools in Chester with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Chester is low , and there are 3 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Chester is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Chester property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Chester include Menard, Kaskaskia and Lithium.

Chester Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average

Crime Rate

84.61% Lower than national avg.

Registered Offenders

74.01% Lower than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

51 Found nearby

Unemployment

Moderate 3.6%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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2 Public Schools found in Chester, IL view public schools

Top Rated Public Schools Rating
Chester Elem School (Grades PK-08)
Chester High School (Grades 09-12)

Summary

There are 2 K-12 public schools in Chester, IL and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Chester's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.

School District Rating
Chester Cusd 139

2 Private Schools found in Chester, IL

St John Lutheran School

St Marys School

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0 Colleges & Universities found in Chester, IL view all colleges & universities

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3 Registered Offenders found in Chester, IL search the registered offender database

Dampier Donald Handley

ILLINOIS STATE PRISON - MENARD, CHESTER, IL, 62233
Haffner, Duane Elmer

119 Welge Dr, Chester, IL 62233
Korando, Torrey Allen

901 Stratton St, Chester, IL 62233

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Crime Index for in Chester, IL view crime statistics report for Chester view report

*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.

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0 Former Drug Labs found in Chester, IL view all

Good news! No Drug lab found in Chester, IL

Property Reports for Chester, IL view all

1 Building Permits for Chester, IL View All

In 2014, the city of Chester, IL issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
In 2013, the city of Chester, IL issued 0 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.

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Fair Market Rents in Chester, IL

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Property Type Rent
Studio: $492
1 Bedroom: $562
2 Bedrooms: $740
3 Bedrooms: $980
4 Bedrooms: $1,170

Zip Codes in Chester, IL

62233 63673

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Environmental Hazards for Chester, IL

51 Environmental Hazards for Chester, IL

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Health Hazards for Chester, IL

Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)

Chester, IL has 94.27% good air quality.

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Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY (between 2 and 4pCi/L)

Chester, IL is a yellow zone.

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UV Index MODERATE 4.62 Average

Chester, IL is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.

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