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Chester, IL

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Population
6,847
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
673 ft
Median Home Value
$111,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$760/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$80,625
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Chester in context.

OverallBest places in IllinoisPopulation rankingHighest population places in IllinoisNearest larger communityFarmington, Missouri34 miles away · 19,226 residents.

About Chester

Chester is a city and the county seat of Randolph County, Illinois, situated on bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River. Home to the Menard Correctional Center and adjacent to the Middle Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge, the historic community of approximately 6,797 is served by the Chester Community Unit School District locally.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+99.1rating

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