Livability Score

65
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (0) F
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Parks (0) F
Buffalo Slough State Game Refuge
Park
Shops (0) F
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Chester.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Chester is 84/100 - which is 6% lower than South Dakota.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime D+

Chester crime rates are 2,299 per 100k, which is 9% higher than South Dakota
Property Crime
1,889 crimes per 100k C-
Violent Crime
410 crimes per 100k D+
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employment C+

The median income in Chester is $57,438 - which is 10% higher than South Dakota.
Med. Household Income
$57,438 D
Unemployment Rate
2.3% A+
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health D-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Chester home prices are $121,100 - which is 17% lower than South Dakota
Home Price
$121,100 F
Home Appreciation Rate
2% C+
Home Affordability
2.1x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools A-

The Chester graduation rate is 88% - which is 1% higher than South Dakota
School Test Scores
60% C-
High School Grad. Rates
88% B
Elementary Schools (2) D-
Chester Middle School - 03
Chester Elementary -02
High Schools (3) A+
Chester Area Cyber School - 92
High Plains - 06
Chester High School - 01
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Chester? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Buffalo Slough State Game Refuge

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Chester? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Chester.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Chester? The cost of living in Chester is 84/100 - which is 6% lower than South Dakota.
      Chester
      84

      16% less expensive than average

      South Dakota
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Chester? Chester crime rates are 2,299, which are 9% higher than South Dakota
      Total Crime
      2,299 per 100k people

      1% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 44

      1% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -14%

      Year over year crime is down

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in Chester? The median income in Chester is $57,438 which is 10% higher than South Dakota.
      Median household income
      $57,4384% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $37,37525% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      50% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Chester a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Chester home prices? Chester home prices are $121,100 - which is 17% lower than South Dakota
      Median home value
      $121,10034% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $0100% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      78%

      23% higher than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Chester have good schools? The Chester graduation rate is 88% - which is 1% higher than South Dakota
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      60%

      24% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Chester a good place to live? Chester has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
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