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Chester

A township of 2,824 people in Clinton County, Ohio
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Outdoors in Chester

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Conserved land8.2%1,673 of 20,302 acres
Trails19 mi0.6 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0592 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Chester

Township in Ohio, US
2,027Population
31.9 sq miArea
1,001 ftElevation

Chester Township is one of the thirteen townships of Clinton County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 census the population was 2,027.

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Living in Chester

Work & commute in Chester

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Most working residents leave Chester for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Wilmington (14%), Liberty (9%) and Columbus (5%). Half commute less than 17 miles.

Wilmington
14%
Liberty
9%
Columbus
5%
Lebanon
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Chester →

Health in Chester

C

Health Grade C

Healthier than 30% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Ohio

≈Just like Ohio

No difference on any of 32 measures is outside the margin of error.

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What stands out

Nothing stands out: Chester tracks Ohio closely.

Care nearby

Kettering Health Greene MemorialXenia · 11.8 mi · ER
Healthsource WilmingtonWilmington · 7.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 45177 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Chester →

Natural hazards in Chester

12
Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 12% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Chester →

Climate in Chester

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Chester has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 20 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

40° / 24°Winter
63° / 42°Spring
83° / 62°Summer
65° / 44°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Chester →

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Nearest: Clinton Massie BranchClarksville · 6.5 miles · 45 hrs a week

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