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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 62233 ZIP area.

State or areaIllinois

ZIP code62233

Telephone code618

Time zoneCentral Time (CST/CDT)

Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 48 min5:37 am – 8:25 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 32 min7:11 am – 4:43 pm

Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –

People8,326 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 43.82,427 householdsMedian household income $84,556Median home value $120,500Median rent $760 a month80% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,853 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Work and commuting4.4% unemployment rate36% of adults are in the labour force, 2,499 employedMain industries: education and health care 28%, public administration 20%, manufacturing 16%Average commute 21 minutes86% drive alone, 4% car-pool, 6% walk or cycle, 3% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area

Education and languages11% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher78% finished high school, 4% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 98%, Spanish 2%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area

ClimateWarmest month July: highs 89°F, lows 68°FColdest month January: highs 40°F, lows 24°F43 in of rain a year, on about 70 dayswettest month May4 in of snow a year, on about 3 days58 days above 90°F, 99 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Kaskaskia Rvr Navigation Lock station, 9 mi away

Nearby landmarksBirchlers Lakelake · 1.6 miRandolph County Lakelake · 2.2 miLittle Marys Riverriver · 3.0 miOld Riverriver · 4.2 miHorse Islandisland · 4.3 miCrains Islandisland · 5.6 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System

Parks and public landsRandolph County State Recreation Areastate conservation land · 1.9 mi · 1,138 acresTurkey Bluffs State Fish and Wildlife Areastate conservation land · 3.3 mi · 2,284 acresChester Country Clubrecreation area · 2.9 miCohen Complexpark · 2.9 miMiddle Mississippi River National Wildlife Refugenational wildlife refuge · 5.5 mi · 6,178 acresSwayne Hollow State Natural Areastate conservation land · 8.3 mi · 81 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)

Earthquakes18 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19701 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 5 Jun 197448 mi away, near O'Fallon, IllinoisMost recent: magnitude 3.1 on 18 Dec 202343 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog

Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowRandolph County, IL, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsStrong wind Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)

Air quality68% of days had good air in 2025248 of 364 days measured115 moderate, 1 unhealthy daysMedian index 43, worst day 161main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Randolph County monitors, IL

Internet at home89% of households have a broadband subscription60% have cable, fibre or DSL20% rely on a mobile data plan alone9% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Drinking waterChesterserves 8,407 people from surface waterNo health-based violations since 20212 monitoring or reporting violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town

Elevation477 ft145 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program

Local servicesHospitalMemorial Hospital2.2 miPost officeChester Post Office2.6 miTown hallChester City Hall2.6 miPoliceChester Police Department2.6 miFire stationChester Fire Department2.6 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset

Getting aroundAirportScott AFB/Midamerica Airport BLV42 miMajor airportSt. Louis Lambert International Airport STL64 miInterstateI-5513 miUS highwayUS 619.6 miAmtrakDu Quoin, IL DQN30 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 62233 ZIP area.

Bars

6 Bars in Chester in 3 categories

Pubs
1 pub listed
Wine Bars
1 wine bar listed
Other Bars
4 other bars listed

Restaurants

17 Restaurants in Chester in 11 categories

American Restaurants
3 american restaurants listed
Fast Food Restaurants
3 fast food restaurants listed
Italian Restaurants
1 italian restaurant listed
Barbecue Restaurants
1 barbecue restaurant listed
Hamburger Restaurants
1 hamburger restaurant listed
Asian Restaurants
1 asian restaurant listed
Taco Restaurants
1 taco restaurant listed
Bar and Grills
1 bar and grill listed
Mexican Restaurants
1 mexican restaurant listed
Chicken Restaurants
1 chicken restaurant listed
Other Restaurants
3 other restaurants listed

Banks

Banks in Chester

Buena Vista National Bank - Chester
1309 Swanwick Street, Chester, 62233 · 2.6 mi
Buena Vista National Bank (800 Chester Street) - Chester
800 Chester Street, Chester, 62233 · 3.4 mi
Chester National Bank - Chester
1112 State Street, Chester, 62233 · 2.8 mi

Hotels

Hotels in Chester

Best Western Reid's Inn - Chester
2150 State Street, Chester, 62233 · 1.7 mi

Shops

29 Shops in Chester in 15 categories

Auto Repair Shops
6 auto repair shops listed
Auto Parts Stores
2 auto parts stores listed
Convenience Stores
2 convenience stores listed
Electronics Stores
2 electronics stores listed
Grocery Stores
2 grocery stores listed
Florists
1 florist listed
Discount Stores
1 discount store listed
Department Stores
1 department store listed
Carpet Stores
1 carpet store listed
Auto Detailings
1 auto detailing listed
Car Washs
1 car wash listed
Clothing Stores
1 clothing store listed
Gift Shops
1 gift shop listed
Thrift Stores
1 thrift store listed
Other Shops
6 other shops listed

Movie theaters

Movie theaters in Chester

No movie theaters listed yet!

Gas stations

Gas stations in Chester

Moto Mart - Chester
435 West Holmes Street, Chester, 62233 · 2.6 mi
Lochhead Brothers Services Station - Chester
916 Lehmen Drive, Chester, 62233 · 2.9 mi
Midwest Petroleum - Perryville
12442 Missouri 51, Perryville, 63775 · 4.5 mi
Casey's General Store - Chester
1226 State Street, Chester, 62233 · 2.7 mi
ATM (Midwest Petroleum Co) - Perryville
12451 N Highway 51, Perryville, 63775 · 4.4 mi
Casey's General Store (2431 State Street) - Chester
2431 State Street, Chester, 62233 · 1.1 mi
MPC - Chester
12451 N, 12451 MO-51, Chester, 63775 · 4.5 mi
MPC 20 - Chester
12442 N HIGHWAY 51, Chester, 63775 · 4.9 mi

Takeouts

6 Takeouts in Chester in 4 categories

Coffee Shops
2 coffee shops listed
Takeout Restaurants
1 takeout restaurant listed
Ice Cream Shops
1 ice cream shop listed
Other Takeouts
2 other takeouts listed

Home improvement

17 Home improvement in Chester in 8 categories

Building Materials Stores
5 building materials stores listed
Home Goods Stores
4 home goods stores listed
Air Conditioning Contractors
3 air conditioning contractors listed
Home Inspectors
1 home inspector listed
Surveyors
1 surveyor listed
Architects
1 architect listed
Home Improvement Stores
1 home improvement store listed
Garden Centers
1 garden center listed

Health and beauty

1 Health and beauty in Chester in 1 category

Health Food Stores
1 health food store listed

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