Chester township, Michigan
Chester township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Chester township is a geographic entity located in Otsego County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,354. The land area covers 67.58 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,354 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 45.6 yrs | ±7.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 532 | ±82 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 799 | ±117 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 532 | ±82 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 267 | ±68 |
| Median Home Value | $213,700 | ±$23,411 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,188 | ±$833 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $73,707 | ±$9,187 |
| Per Capita Income | $41,497 | ±$7,385 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.3% | ±3.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 65 | ±41 |
| Unemployment Rate | 10% | ±6.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 597 | ±112 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93% | ±3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 1,351 (2024)
ID: 106569
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
1737 BIG LAKE RD, GAYLORD MI 49735-8210
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GUS Population: 26,083 (2024)
ID: 166609
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
225 W MAIN ST, GAYLORD MI 49735-1881
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | GAYLORD, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-06 | GAYLORD, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | GAYLORD, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | JOHANNESBURG, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | JOHANNESBURG, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | LEWISTON, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | GAYLORD, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | GAYLORD, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | VANDERBILT, MI | |
| 2 Nearby | 2-17 | GAYLORD, MI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Kirtland Community College
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College | 24.6 mi away | 4800 W 4 Mile Road, Grayling, MI, 49738 |
9892755000
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JOHANNESBURG BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 5.0 mi away | 10900 EAST M-32, JOHANNESBURG, MI, 49751 |
(989) 732-3928
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OTSEGO COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 8.7 mi away | 700 SOUTH OTSEGO AVENUE, GAYLORD, MI, 49735 |
(989) 732-5841
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LEWISTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.2 mi away | 2851 KNEELAND STREET, LEWISTON, MI, 49756 |
(989) 786-2985
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FREDERIC COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 15.1 mi away | 6470 MANISTEE STREET, FREDERIC, MI, 49733 |
(989) 348-4067
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VANDERBILT BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 15.5 mi away | 8170 MILL STREET, VANDERBILT, MI, 49795 |
(989) 983-3600
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MONTMORENCY COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES
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Library | 19.5 mi away | 11901 HAYMEADOW, ATLANTA, MI, 49709 |
(989) 785-3941
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CRAWFORD COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 20.5 mi away | 201 PLUM STREET, GRAYLING, MI, 49738 |
(989) 348-9214
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WOLVERINE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 23.4 mi away | 5716 WEST MAIN STREET, WOLVERINE, MI, 49799 |
(231) 525-8800
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BOYNE FALLS BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 24.1 mi away | 3008 MAIN STREET, BOYNE FALLS, MI, 49713 |
(231) 549-2277
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at GAYLORD 9SSW, MI US, located 8.9 miles from Chester township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.8° | 11.5° | 18.2° | 3.10" | 36.9" |
| February | 27.6° | 11.6° | 19.6° | 2.08" | 29.1" |
| March | 38.0° | 19.1° | 28.6° | 2.26" | 15.3" |
| April | 51.1° | 30.5° | 40.8° | 3.25" | 8.9" |
| May | 65.2° | 42.5° | 53.9° | 3.29" | 0.5" |
| June | 74.5° | 52.0° | 63.2° | 3.34" | 0.0" |
| July | 77.8° | 56.4° | 67.1° | 2.86" | 0.0" |
| August | 76.5° | 55.3° | 65.9° | 3.53" | 0.0" |
| September | 69.1° | 48.4° | 58.8° | 3.65" | 0.0" |
| October | 54.9° | 37.4° | 46.1° | 4.15" | 3.1" |
| November | 41.1° | 27.6° | 34.4° | 3.37" | 16.5" |
| December | 30.1° | 18.7° | 24.4° | 3.00" | 38.5" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaylord city | City | 8.9 mi | — |
| Lewiston CDP | CDP | 12.4 mi | — |
| Vanderbilt village | Village | 15.4 mi | — |
| Lakes of the North CDP | CDP | 16.8 mi | — |
| Atlanta CDP | CDP | 19.5 mi | — |
| Grayling city | City | 21.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2613715280. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.