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Chester

A township of 152 people in Grand Forks County, North Dakota
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Conserved land0.2%36 of 22,959 acres
Trails13 mi0.4 mi per sq mi
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Township in North Dakota, United States
152Population

Chester Township is a township in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 152 at the 2020 census. The township was possibly named after former U.S. president Chester A. Arthur.

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4better than ND

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 28 are too close to call.

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Northwood Deaconess Health CenterNorthwood · 13.6 mi · ER · rural critical access
Spectra Health LarimoreLarimore · 9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 58228, 58214 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Chester →

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School Grade A-

The public schools Chester’s kids attend outperform 82% of North Dakota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictEMERADO 127Schools1

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