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Chester, MT
Town in Liberty County, Montana.
Population
749
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,538
ZIP codes
0
Chester and its ZIP codes
Chester at a glance
- Chester is about 200 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- The median household income is $53,750, 26% below the Montana median of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $172,900 (54% below Montana) and median rent is $720 a month.
Local data for Chester, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chester, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,750
Poverty rate
13.8%
Median home value
$172,900
Median rent
$720/mo
Homeownership
55.7%
Bachelor's or higher
29.8%
Median age
57.5
Average commute
11.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (194), Norwegian Americans (164), Irish Americans (127).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Liberty County. PPP loans are for Chester.
Unemployment rate
2.3%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,928
517 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,039
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$31.9M
FY 2026, $16,307 per person
How people get to work
Chester, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.8%
- Carpooled5.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked18.2%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
- Worked from home2.9%
Average one-way commute: 11.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chester, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
245
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
4
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 3°F
12.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chester, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.3%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Chester
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JoplinCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 1.3 |
| InvernessCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.9 |
| Eagle Creek ColonyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| RudyardCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| Riverview ColonyCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.9 |
| HinghamTown | 25 mi | 0.2 |
| Sunnybrook ColonyCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.2 |
| Sage Creek ColonyCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chester, MT in?
- Chester is in Liberty County, Montana.
- What is the population of Chester, MT?
- About 749 people live in Chester, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chester?
- Nearby places include Joplin (9.9 mi), Inverness (12 mi), Eagle Creek Colony (17 mi), Rudyard (20 mi), Riverview Colony (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023