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Chester, ID

Chester, ID.

Population: 220 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index
629.4 (-1.0% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
95.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
11.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$7.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
avalanche, lightning, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
44.5°F
Average high
56.5°F
Average low
32.5°F
Annual precipitation
12.4 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Grand Teton National Park (43 mi)
Nearest airport
Stanford Field (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) (43 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Avg hospital rating
3.7 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
4
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Median annual property tax
$892
Households with broadband internet
60.0%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,598
Average weekly wage
$773
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
130

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Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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