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About Chester
Township in North Dakota, United StatesChester 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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Work & commute in Chester
Full picture →Most working residents leave Chester for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Grand Forks (33%), Larimore (9%) and East Grand Forks (3%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
Health in Chester
Compared with North Dakota
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 28 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Chester
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 38% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Chester
Full climate →Chester has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to -2°, and about 48 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Schools in Chester
All Chester schools →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.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within ND. Ratings are from neighbors.
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