Chester township, Ohio
Chester township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Chester township is a geographic entity located in Meigs County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,401. The land area covers 45.51 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,401 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 40.6 yrs | ±6.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 920 | ±201 | 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 | 1,088 | ±215 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 920 | ±201 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 168 | ±94 |
| Median Home Value | $173,400 | ±$56,487 |
| Median Gross Rent | $740 | ±$326 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $64,760 | ±$26,913 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,431 | ±$4,647 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.7% | ±5.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 138 | ±140 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.3% | ±1.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,055 | ±263 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 76.5% | ±23.2% |
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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TOWNSHIP OF CHESTER
GUS Population: 2,388 (2024)
ID: 132692
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: FISCAL OFFICER
39035 SUMNER RD, POMEROY OH 45769-9502
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COUNTY OF MEIGS
GUS Population: 21,491 (2024)
ID: 172265
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COMMISSIONER
100 E 2ND ST, RM 301, POMEROY OH 45769-1095
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Gallipolis, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Albany, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Albany, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Coolville, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Cottageville, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Reedsville, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Reedsville, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Sandyville, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Ravenswood, WV | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 07-12 | Point Pleasant, WV |
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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Ohio University-Main Campus
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College | 19.6 mi away | 020 Chubb Hall, Athens, OH, 45701-2979 |
7405931000
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EASTERN BRANCH
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Library | 3.8 mi away | 38850 SR 7, REEDSVILLE, OH, 45772 |
(740) 985-3747
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Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing
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College Vocational | 23.2 mi away | 1515 Blizzard Drive, Parkersburg, WV, 26101 |
3044209501
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NEW HAVEN
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Library | 6.6 mi away | 106 MAIN ST., NEW HAVEN, WV, 25265 |
(304) 882-3252
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West Virginia University at Parkersburg
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College | 24.4 mi away | 300 Campus Drive, Parkersburg, WV, 26104 |
3044248000
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MASON CITY
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Library | 7.0 mi away | 502 BROWN ST., MASON, WV, 25260 |
(304) 773-5580
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MEIGS COUNTY DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.0 mi away | 216 W MAIN ST, POMEROY, OH, 45769 |
(740) 992-5813
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RACINE BRANCH
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Library | 7.5 mi away | 608 TYREE BLVD, RACINE, OH, 45771 |
(740) 949-8400
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MIDDLEPORT BRANCH
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Library | 8.5 mi away | 178 S. THIRD AVE., MIDDLEPORT, OH, 45760 |
(740) 992-5713
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COOLVILLE BRANCH
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Library | 12.1 mi away | 26401 MAIN ST, COOLVILLE, OH, 45723 |
(740) 737-6036
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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 CARPENTER 2 S, OH US, located 16.5 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 | 39.5° | 21.5° | 30.5° | 3.23" | 5.6" |
| February | 43.2° | 22.5° | 32.9° | 3.25" | 4.5" |
| March | 53.4° | 30.3° | 41.8° | 3.88" | 3.3" |
| April | 65.8° | 39.9° | 52.9° | 3.73" | 0.1" |
| May | 74.1° | 49.7° | 61.9° | 4.26" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.1° | 57.9° | 69.5° | 4.53" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.6° | 61.5° | 73.1° | 4.17" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.6° | 60.1° | 72.3° | 3.65" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.7° | 52.2° | 65.5° | 3.13" | 0.0" |
| October | 67.0° | 40.7° | 53.8° | 3.12" | 0.0" |
| November | 54.3° | 31.8° | 43.1° | 2.82" | 0.9" |
| December | 44.1° | 26.0° | 35.0° | 3.36" | 3.3" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse village | Village | 5.8 mi | — |
| Pomeroy village | Village | 6.5 mi | — |
| New Haven town | Town | 6.6 mi | — |
| Hartford City town | Town | 6.9 mi | — |
| Mason town | Town | 7.1 mi | — |
| Racine village | Village | 7.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3910514016. • 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.