Chester, South Carolina

Population 5,622

Chester is located in Chester County, SC. The population is 5,622, making Chester the largest city in Chester County.

There are 7 public schools in Chester with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Chester is very low , and there are 9 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Chester is very high 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 Eureka Mill, Gayle Mill and Lowrys.

Chester Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 22.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 58%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 19.1%

Crime Rate

54.66% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 186
  • Violent Crimes: 1
  • Robbery: 37
  • Burglary: 540
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

15.41% Higher than national avg.
  • 9 offenders in Chester
  • 16.01 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

61 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 2
  • Registered Polluters: 17
  • Superfunds: 4
  • Tanks & Spills: 38

Unemployment

Very High 4.7%
  • South Carolina unemployment average: 3.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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7 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 7 K-12 public schools in Chester, SC and 4 private schools. Homefacts rates Chester's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Chester, SC

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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $720
  • 1 Bedroom: $738
  • 2 Bedrooms: $860
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,133
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,402

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Environmental Hazards

61 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (386/398)
    Chester, SC has 96.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Chester, SC is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.02 Average
    Chester, SC is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 40.87°
  • February 44.48°
  • March 52.23°
  • April 62.1°
  • May 69.25°
  • June 77.7°
  • July 79.95°
  • August 78.7°
  • September 73.13°
  • October 60.9°
  • November 50.27°
  • December 44.42°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Chester, SC

Earthquakes
Chester, SC has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Chester, SC has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Chester, SC has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Chester, SC has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Chester, SC: $24,239

Unemployment

Unemployment in Chester is 4.7%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 47.58%
White Collar - 52.42%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Nikki R. Haley
  • Sen. Lindsey Graham
  • Sen. Tim Scott

City Representatives

  • Mick Mulvaney

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

24 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

2 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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