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Chester, Georgia

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Population in 2022: 1,423 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +366.6%
Males: 1,200  (84.4%)
Females: 223  (15.6%)
Median resident age:

38.6 years
Georgia median age:

37.6 years

Zip codes: 31012.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $27,342 (it was $21,875 in 2000)
Chester:

$27,342
GA:

$72,837

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $5,671 (it was $13,843 in 2000)

Chester town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $73,292 (it was $35,000 in 2000)
Chester:

$73,292
GA:

$297,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $81,544; detached houses: $87,755; mobile homes: $72,243

Median gross rent in 2022: $434.

March 2022 cost of living index in Chester: 78.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 45.8%
(37.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 56.7% for Black residents, 85.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for American Indian residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Chester, GA (2022)
    • 96255.5%Black alone
    • 59734.5%White alone
    • 1176.8%Hispanic
    • 291.7%Other race alone
    • 50.3%Two or more races

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According to our research of Georgia and other state lists, there were 11 registered sex offenders living in Chester, Georgia as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Chester is 174 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (4.8%), African (1.8%), Irish (1.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 370 feet

Land area: 0.87 square miles.

Population density: 1,628 people per square mile   (low).

Chester, Georgia map

73 residents are foreign born (4.1% Latin America).

This town:

4.2%
Georgia:

10.4%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Chester town:

0.7% ($239)
Georgia:

0.9% ($919)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Macon, GA (41.6 miles , pop. 97,255).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Atlanta, GA (119.0 miles , pop. 416,474).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (689.6 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Dexter, GA (2.5 miles ),
Cadwell, GA (2.7 miles ),
Empire, GA (3.0 miles ),
Rentz, GA (3.1 miles ),
Dudley, GA (3.3 miles ),
Montrose, GA (3.4 miles),
Cochran, GA (3.4 miles ),
Eastman, GA (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 32.39 N, Longitude: 83.15 W

Area code: 478

Distribution of median household income in Chester, GA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Chester, GA in 2022
Chester satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $217,500
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $194,200
Number of permits per 10,000 Chester, GA residents
Average permit cost in Chester, GA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.6%
Georgia:

2.9%
Most common industries in Chester, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Public administration (13.7%)
  • Construction (12.9%)
  • Educational services (9.4%)
  • Health care (7.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.0%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (3.6%)
  • Transportation equipment (3.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (20.6%)
  • Public administration (10.3%)
  • Health care (8.8%)
  • Paper (7.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.4%)
  • Repair & maintenance (7.4%)
  • Truck transportation (5.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Public administration (16.9%)
  • Educational services (12.7%)
  • Transportation equipment (7.0%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (7.0%)
  • Construction (5.6%)
  • Health care (5.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.6%)
Most common occupations in Chester, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Cashiers (7.9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.5%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.0%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (16.2%)
  • Cashiers (11.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.4%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5.9%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (12.7%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (9.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.5%)
  • Teachers, special education (7.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (5.6%)

Average climate in Chester, Georgia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Chester-area historical tornado activity is near Georgia state average. It is 16% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/30/1953, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 29.7 miles away from the Chester town center killed 18 people and injured 300 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/30/1953, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 24.0 miles away from the town center killed one person and injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Chester-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Georgia state average. It is 11% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 109.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 203.7 miles away from Chester center
On 11/22/1974 at 05:25:55, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB) earthquake occurred 178.7 miles away from the city center
On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 257.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 12.3 mi) earthquake occurred 203.7 miles away from the city center
On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 248.2 miles away from Chester center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Dodge County (9) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 3, Tornadoes: 3, Hurricanes: 2, Storms: 2, Tropical Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Snowfall: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Chester topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Chester:

  • BLECKLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 12 miles away; COCHRAN, GA)
  • EASTMAN HEALTHCARE AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; EASTMAN, GA)
  • THREE RIVERS HOME HEALTH SERVICES, INC (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; EASTMAN, GA)
  • DODGE COUNTY HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 15 miles away; EASTMAN, GA)
  • DUBLINAIR HEALTH AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; DUBLIN, GA)
  • FAIRVIEW PARK HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 16 miles away; DUBLIN, GA)
  • LAURENS COUNTY DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 16 miles away; DUBLIN, GA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Chester:

  • Central Georgia Technical College (about 32 miles; Warner Robins, GA; Full-time enrollment: 6,829)
  • Mercer University (about 42 miles; Macon, GA; FT enrollment: 6,297)
  • Middle Georgia State College (about 45 miles; Macon, GA; FT enrollment: 7,091)
  • Fort Valley State University (about 45 miles; Fort Valley, GA; FT enrollment: 3,200)
  • Georgia Military College-Distance Learning Campuses (about 48 miles; Milledgeville, GA; FT enrollment: 6,438)
  • Georgia College and State University (about 48 miles; Milledgeville, GA; FT enrollment: 6,271)
  • East Georgia State College (about 52 miles; Swainsboro, GA; FT enrollment: 2,345)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Chester: Chester Volunteer Fire Department (A), Dodge State Prison Fire Department (B), Dodge Correctional Institution (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Chester: Chester Baptist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Dodge County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Chester and their reported violations in the past:

CHESTER (Population served: 1,072, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2009, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-12-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-12-2010), St Public Notif received (SEP-16-2010), St Compliance achieved (JUN-24-2011), St AO (w/penalty) issued (SEP-12-2011)
Average household size:
This town:

2.2 people
Georgia:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

57.9%
Whole state:

68.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

4.9%
Whole state:

5.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
1,232 people in state prisons in 2010

Banks with branches in Chester (2011 data):

  • Colony Bank: Main Street Branch at 102 Main St E, branch established on 1994/02/14. Info updated 2011/04/20: Bank assets: $1,192.8 mil, Deposits: $1,001.0 mil, headquarters in Fitzgerald, GA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 29 total offices, Holding Company: Colony Bankcorp, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Chester:

Marital status in Chester, GA
  • Never married: 51.2%
  • Now married: 19.8%
  • Separated: 4.3%
  • Widowed: 3.1%
  • Divorced: 21.6%

For population 25 years and over in Chester:

  • High school or higher: 74.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.9%
  • Unemployed: 6.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.6
Georgia average:

12.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Chester, GA (based on Dodge County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant12,37760
Mainline Protestant80612
Catholic3281
Black Protestant2053
Other91
None8,071-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 10
Dodge County:

5.00 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

1.91 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
Dodge County:

3.00 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

0.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 14
This county:

7.00 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

5.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 9
Dodge County:

4.50 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

7.41 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

11.7%
Georgia:

10.4%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

30.3%
Georgia:

27.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Dodge County:

12.3%
Georgia:

14.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

47.4%
Georgia:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

41.9%
Georgia:

46.5%

Average BMI:
Chester:

30.3
Georgia:

28.9

People feeling badly about themselves:
Chester:

20.1%
Georgia:

20.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

11.8%
Georgia:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.7
Georgia:

6.7

Overweight people:
Chester:

35.3%
Georgia:

33.5%

General health condition:
Chester:

52.4%
Georgia:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Chester:

79.2%
Georgia:

80.8%

More about Health and Nutrition of Chester, GA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Sewerage 1$3,681$44,1720$0
Streets and Highways 1$1,771$21,2520$0
Financial Administration 1$2,130$25,5601$854
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$2,997
Totals for Government 3$7,583$30,3326$3,851

Chester government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $188,000 ($132.12)
    Sewerage: $180,000 ($126.49)
    Police Protection: $123,000 ($86.44)
    Central Staff Services: $58,000 ($40.76)
    General Public Buildings: $27,000 ($18.97)
    General - Other: $25,000 ($17.57)
    Financial Administration: $11,000 ($7.73)
    Local Fire Protection: $10,000 ($7.03)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $7,000 ($4.92)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($2.11)
    Regular Highways: $3,000 ($2.11)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $6,000 ($4.22)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General Public Building: $9,000 ($6.32)
    Local Fire Protection: $3,000 ($2.11)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $2,000 ($1.41)

Chester government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $343,000 ($241.04)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($1.41)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $144,000 ($101.19)
    Other: $14,000 ($9.84)
  • Miscellaneous - Sale of Property: $151,000 ($106.11)
    Rents: $4,000 ($2.81)
    Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($1.41)
    General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($0.70)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $152,000 ($106.82)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $22,000 ($15.46)
  • Tax - Insurance Premiums Sales: $107,000 ($75.19)
    Public Utilities Sales: $32,000 ($22.49)
    Property: $13,000 ($9.14)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $8,000 ($5.62)

Chester government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $469,000 ($329.59)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $369,000 ($259.31)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $362,000 ($254.39)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $262,000 ($184.12)

Chester government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $95,000 ($66.76)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,256,000 ($882.64)

Strongest AM radio stations in Chester:

  • WMAC (940 AM; 50 kW; MACON, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WUFF (710 AM; daytime; 2 kW; EASTMAN, GA; Owner: FARNELL O'QUINN)
  • WNNG (1350 AM; 15 kW; WARNER ROBINS, GA; Owner: CHASE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMLT (1330 AM; 5 kW; DUBLIN, GA; Owner: STATE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WXJO (1120 AM; daytime; 10 kW; GORDON, GA; Owner: ROBERTS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WVMG (1440 AM; 1 kW; COCHRAN, GA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WSB (750 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WCNN (680 AM; 50 kW; NORTH ATLANTA, GA; Owner: DICKEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WGUN (1010 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: WGUN, INC.)
  • WPGA (980 AM; 5 kW; PERRY, GA; Owner: RADIO PERRY, INC.)
  • WKTF (1550 AM; 10 kW; VIENNA, GA; Owner: SANTILLANA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WVOP (970 AM; 5 kW; VIDALIA, GA; Owner: VIDALIA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Chester:

  • WMCG (104.9 FM; MILAN, GA; Owner: TEL-DODGE BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WDCO-FM (89.7 FM; COCHRAN, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WQIL (101.3 FM; CHAUNCEY, GA; Owner: GSW, INC.)
  • WUFF-FM (97.5 FM; EASTMAN, GA; Owner: FARNELL O'QUINN)
  • WVMG-FM (96.7 FM; COCHRAN, GA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WKKZ (92.7 FM; DUBLIN, GA; Owner: KIRBY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WPEZ (93.7 FM; JEFFERSONVILLE, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WQZY (95.9 FM; DUBLIN, GA; Owner: STATE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WPWB (90.5 FM; BYRON, GA; Owner: AUGUSTA RADIO FELLOWSHIP INST., INC.)
  • WDEN-FM (99.1 FM; MACON, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WELT (98.1 FM; SWAINSBORO, GA; Owner: LACOM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Chester:

  • WDCO-TV (Channel 29; COCHRAN, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WPGA-TV (Channel 58; PERRY, GA; Owner: RADIO PERRY, INC.)
  • WMGT-TV (Channel 41; MACON, GA; Owner: MORRIS NETWORK, INC.)
  • WMAZ-TV (Channel 13; MACON, GA; Owner: GANNETT GEORGIA, L.P.)
  • WGXA (Channel 24; MACON, GA; Owner: PIEDMONT TELEVISION OF MACON LICENSE LLC)
  • WGNM (Channel 64; MACON, GA; Owner: GOOD NEWS TELEVISION)
  • W35BB (Channel 35; DUBLIN, GA; Owner: WDIG, LLC)

Chester fatal accident list:

May 29, 2019 01:27 PM, Carolina Street, Sr-126, Lat: 32.397239, Lon: -83.156014, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Dec 23, 2003 04:37 PM, Sr-257, Lat: 32.390456, Lon: -83.160020, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Nov 23, 1996 11:00 AM, 257, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Sep 11, 1988 12:10 AM, 406, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Jan 24, 1986 08:55 AM, 126, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 13ft / 3.7mTotal length
  • $557,000Total costs
  • 1,950Total average daily traffic
  • 183Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,925Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Chester)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

20 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Old Bethel Rd (Lat: 32.378778 Lon: -83.170972), Type: Tower, Structure height: 131 m, Call Sign: WPKN291,
    Assigned Frequencies: 858.812 MHz, 858.837 MHz, 858.862 MHz, 858.887 MHz, 859.287 MHz, 859.312 MHz, 859.337 MHz, 859.362 MHz, 859.387 MHz, 859.412 MHz... (+17 more), Grant Date: 07/30/2019, Expiration Date: 06/08/2029, Registrant: Southern Communications Services, Inc D/B/A Southern Linc, 600 18th St N Bin Sn-0800, Birmingham, AL 35203-2206, Phone: (205) 257-1534, Email:

  • Old Bethel Rd (Lat: 32.378778 Lon: -83.170972), Type: Tower, Structure height: 131 m, Call Sign: WQJM860,
    Assigned Frequencies: 858.337 MHz, Grant Date: 04/28/2009, Expiration Date: 06/08/2019, Cancellation Date: 05/21/2013, Certifier: Robin J Cohen, Registrant: Sprint Nextel Corporation, 12502 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 20191, Phone: (703) 433-4000, Fax: (703) 433-4483


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • State Prison Gnds 741 M Nw Of Well (Lat: 32.397389 Lon: -83.167917), Type: Pole, Structure height: 8 m, Call Sign: WPHQ584,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.203 MHz, Grant Date: 08/18/2015, Expiration Date: 07/06/2025, Certifier: Ralph Hosford, Registrant: Federal Licensing Inc, 1588 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-9262, Fax: (717) 334-6440

  • .8 Mi S Of Hwy 257 1.5 Mi Sw (Lat: 32.375167 Lon: -83.172083), Call Sign: KVK597,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.425 MHz, Grant Date: 05/16/1999, Expiration Date: 05/16/2004, Cancellation Date: 06/17/2002, Registrant: Mcdermott, Will & Emery, 600 13th Street, Nw, Washington, DC 20005-3096, Phone: (202) 756-8281, Fax: (202) 756-8087, Email:

  • .8 Mi S Hwy 257 1.5 Mi Sw (Lat: 32.375167 Lon: -83.172083), Call Sign: KVO546,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.225 MHz, 451.225 MHz, 451.425 MHz, 451.475 MHz, 451.425 MHz, 451.475 MHz, Grant Date: 06/27/1999, Expiration Date: 06/27/2004, Cancellation Date: 06/17/2002, Registrant: Mcdermott, Will & Emery, 600 13th Street, Nw, Washington, DC 20005-3096, Phone: (202) 756-8281, Fax: (202) 756-8087, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

6
  • Call Sign: KI4HTY, Licensee ID: L00943568, Grant Date: 11/22/2004, Expiration Date: 11/22/2014, Cancellation Date: 11/23/2016, Certifier: John D Wooten, Registrant: John D Wooten, 492 Goldsboro Rebie Rd., Chester, GA 31012

  • Call Sign: KJ4IPY, Licensee ID: L01454128, Grant Date: 03/01/2019, Expiration Date: 03/01/2029, Certifier: Jimmy J Rhodes, Registrant: Jimmy J Rhodes, 300 East Chicken Rd, Chester, GA 31012

  • Call Sign: KJ4PEN, Licensee ID: L01519390, Grant Date: 07/08/2019, Expiration Date: 09/21/2029, Certifier: James T Foskey, Registrant: James T Foskey, 136 Dogwood Acres Rd, Chester, GA 31012

  • Call Sign: KJ4SQJ, Licensee ID: L01550748, Grant Date: 04/09/2020, Expiration Date: 04/09/2030, Certifier: Tanya B Rhodes, Registrant: Tanya B Rhodes, 300 E Chicken Rd, Chester, GA 31012

  • Call Sign: KK4CV, Previous Call Sign: KT4GN, Licensee ID: L00346364, Grant Date: 08/25/2015, Expiration Date: 08/25/2025, Certifier: Charles E Vaughn Jr, Registrant: Charles E Vaughn Jr, 1747 Nicholson Carr Rd., Chester, GA 31012

  • Call Sign: KN4SSU, Licensee ID: L02247196, Grant Date: 02/28/2019, Expiration Date: 02/28/2029, Certifier: Christopher J Sanders, Registrant: Christopher J Sanders, 1126 John Edge Rd, Chester, GA 31012


2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 8. The highest number of reported fires - 21 took place in 2009, and the least - 0 in 2006. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Chester, GA When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (62.0%), and Structure Fires (28.9%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Chester, GA
    • 8862.0%Outside Fires
    • 4128.9%Structure Fires
    • 107.0%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 32.1%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Chester, GA
Most common first names in Chester, GA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James1569.2 years
Willie1469.0 years
John1268.0 years
Mary1080.0 years
William1074.0 years
Jack771.1 years
Charles755.6 years
Lillian577.4 years
Joseph468.7 years
Walter463.2 years
Most common last names in Chester, GA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Rowland1770.3 years
Allen1470.4 years
Floyd1276.4 years
Mullis1270.0 years
Jones970.2 years
Bryant973.4 years
White873.3 years
Rogers776.0 years
Hinson782.3 years
Nobles771.6 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Chester, GA
  • 76.1%Electricity
  • 14.1%Utility gas
  • 4.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.4%Wood
  • 1.4%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Chester, GA
  • 97.5%Electricity
  • 2.5%Wood


Chester compared to Georgia state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

Chester on our top lists:

  • #6 on the list of "Top 100 cities with the largest percentage of males"
  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest positive percentage difference between never married males and females (15+ years) (with at least 1,000 males never married)"
  • #75 on the list of "Top 100 fastest growing cities from 2000 to 2014"
  • #96 on the list of "Top 101 cities where the highest percentage of males (15+ years) which never married (with at least 1,000 males in this group)"
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