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Chester, Oklahoma

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Population in 2010: 117.
Males: 44  (37.8%)
Females: 73  (62.2%)
Median resident age:

60.8 years
Oklahoma median age:

37.1 years

Zip code: 73838

Estimated median household income in 2022: $65,758
Chester:

$65,758
OK:

$59,673

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,783

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $138,519
Chester:

$138,519
OK:

$191,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $196,723; detached houses: $194,782
March 2022 cost of living index in Chester: 78.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 4.1%

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According to our research of Oklahoma and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Chester, Oklahoma as of May 22, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Chester is 31 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (100.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1714 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: East Canadian, OK (83.3 miles , pop. 61,645).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Oklahoma City, OK (92.8 miles , pop. 506,132).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (265.8 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Seiling, OK (2.2 miles ),
Taloga, OK (3.5 miles ),
Mutual, OK (3.7 miles),
Longdale, OK (4.6 miles ),
Canton, OK (4.6 miles ),
Vici, OK (4.7 miles ),
Mooreland, OK (4.7 miles ),
Oakwood, OK (4.8 miles)

Latitude: 36.22 N, Longitude: 98.92 W

Area code: 580

Distribution of median household income in Chester, OK in 2022
Distribution of house value in Chester, OK in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.1%
Oklahoma:

3.2%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 72.6. This is about average.

City:

72.6
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 37.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

37.4
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 8.54. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.54
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Chester-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Oklahoma state average. It is 99% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/31/1984, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 4.4 miles away from the Chester place center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/17/2002, a category F3 tornado 8.4 miles away from the place center caused $30,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Chester-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Oklahoma state average. It is 859% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 111.9 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 129.8 miles away from Chester center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 22.3 miles away from Chester center
On 1/7/2016 at 04:27:57, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 22.2 miles away from Chester center
On 11/19/2015 at 07:42:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 40.0 miles away from Chester center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 119.4 miles away from Chester center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Major County (27) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 19
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 16, Storms: 14, Tornadoes: 11, Winter Storms: 9, Winds: 5, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Chester:

  • Southwestern Oklahoma State University (about 49 miles; Weatherford, OK; Full-time enrollment: 4,126)
  • Southern Nazarene University (about 88 miles; Bethany, OK; FT enrollment: 2,064)
  • University of Central Oklahoma (about 90 miles; Edmond, OK; FT enrollment: 13,790)
  • Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City (about 91 miles; Oklahoma City, OK; FT enrollment: 4,784)
  • Oklahoma Christian University (about 92 miles; Edmond, OK; FT enrollment: 2,173)
  • Oklahoma City University (about 93 miles; Oklahoma City, OK; FT enrollment: 2,547)
  • Langston University (about 95 miles; Langston, OK; FT enrollment: 2,075)

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Major County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.2 people
Oklahoma:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

68.5%
Whole state:

66.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

3.7%
Whole state:

5.9%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Chester:

Marital status in Chester, OK
  • Never married: 13.7%
  • Now married: 53.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 15.7%
  • Divorced: 17.6%

For population 25 years and over in Chester:

  • High school or higher: 91.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.3
Oklahoma average:

11.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Chester, OK (based on Major County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant3,85525
Mainline Protestant1,3859
Catholic531
None2,234-
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: 4
Major County:

5.58 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

1.97 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
This county:

11.16 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

4.35 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
Major County:

8.37 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

6.89 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

10.1%
Oklahoma:

10.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.3%
Oklahoma:

29.2%

Strongest AM radio stations in Chester:

  • KOMA (1520 AM; 50 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KCRC (1390 AM; 10 kW; ENID, OK; Owner: CHISHOLM TRAIL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KJON (850 AM; daytime; 5 kW; ANADARKO, OK; Owner: CARROLLTON BROADCASTING OF TEXAS, LP)
  • KSIW (1450 AM; 1 kW; WOODWARD, OK; Owner: FUCHS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WWLS (640 AM; 5 kW; MOORE, OK; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KRLD (1080 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KTBZ (1430 AM; 25 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKY (930 AM; 5 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Chester:

  • KWOX (101.1 FM; WOODWARD, OK; Owner: OMNI COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KMZE (92.1 FM; WOODWARD, OK; Owner: FM 92 BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KWFX (93.5 FM; WOODWARD, OK; Owner: CLASSIC COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • KRMP (103.5 FM; ANADARKO, OK; Owner: PERRY BROADCASTING OF SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA, INC.)
  • KWDQ (102.3 FM; WOODWARD, OK; Owner: CLASSIC COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • K210BQ (89.9 FM; WOODWARD, OK; Owner: GREAT PLAINS CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC.)
  • K204EQ (88.7 FM; WOODWARD, OK; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Chester:

  • K53CI (Channel 53; SEILING, OK; Owner: SHAFER TRANSLATOR, INC.)
  • K55EZ (Channel 55; SEILING, OK; Owner: SHAFER TRANSLATOR, INC.)
  • K57EA (Channel 57; SEILING, OK; Owner: SHAFER TRANSLATOR, INC.)
  • K49DO (Channel 49; SEILING, OK; Owner: SHAFER TRANSLATOR, INC.)
  • K51EB (Channel 51; SEILING, OK; Owner: SHAFER TRANSLATOR, INC.)
  • KOMI-LP (Channel 24; WOODWARD, OK; Owner: 101 TELEVISION)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 98ft / 29.6mTotal length
  • $390,000Total costs
  • 2,324Total average daily traffic
  • 830Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,238Total future (year 2040) 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:

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

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • GLASS MTN SB, Us 281, 7 North Of (Lat: 36.375833 Lon: -98.891917), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 99.6 m, Call Sign: WQQN958,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6212.06 MHz, 6389.96 MHz, 6212.06 MHz, 6389.96 MHz, 6212.06 MHz, 6389.96 MHz, 6212.06 MHz, 6389.96 MHz, 6212.06 MHz, 6389.96 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 02/04/2023, Expiration Date: 02/05/2033, Certifier: Matt Moffatt, Registrant: Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company, 321 N Harvey, Oklahoma City, OK 73101, Phone: (405) 553-5990, Email:

  • OKCHESTEREA1, Us-60 (Lat: 36.217083 Lon: -98.744278), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: WRKX897,
    Assigned Frequencies: 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, Grant Date: 03/02/2021, Expiration Date: 03/02/2031, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Chester, OK
  • 53.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 46.4%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Chester, OK
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Chester compared to Oklahoma state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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