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Chester

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Chester

Total population

76

Median home value

$0

11.5%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$29,250

Chester$29k
National$74k

Founded

1889

Elevation256 m
Land area1.25 km²
Weather64°F · Mostly Cloudy
Coordinates35.68°, -94.18°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Founded
1889
Elevation
256 m
Area
1.25 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Chester is a town in Crawford County, Arkansas, United States. It is part of the Fort Smith, Arkansas-Oklahoma Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 Census the population was 144.

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History & geography

History

Chester was platted in 1887 when the railroad was extended to that point. A post office called Chester has been in operation since 1883.

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Demographics & economy

Median age
55.3
Median home value
—
Housing units
39
Poverty rate
19.7%
Unemployment
19.2%

Race & ethnicity

White
94.7%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
0%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
35.6778
Longitude
-94.1778
Water area
—
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Tonight
64°F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
84°F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday Night
67°F
Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sunday
86°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sunday Night
67°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Monday
86°F
Mostly Sunny

Forecast for Chester, AR from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
36.1%
Diabetes
9.8%
Adult obesity
37.7%
Binge drinking
16.5%
Adult smoking
16.5%
No leisure activity
27.6%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

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Nearby places in Arkansas

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Sources

  • • Wikipedia
  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • NOAA National Weather Service
  • • Wikidata
  • • CDC PLACES