Chester, SC 29706

Population 20,258

29706 is zip code located in Chester, South Carolina. The population is 20,258, making 29706 the largest zipcode in Chester and the largest in Chester County.

There are 7 public schools in 29706 with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Chester is very high , and there are 9 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 29706. Unemployment in 29706 is very high.

Zip codes within Chester include 29014 and 29726.

Chester Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average

Crime Rate

54.66% Higher than national avg.

Registered Offenders

67.19% Lower than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

60 Found nearby

Unemployment

Very High 4.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

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Summary
There are 7 K-12 public schools in 29706, SC and 4 private schools. Homefacts rates 29706's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.
4 Private Schools

Hawthorne Christian Academy

Holy Place Chester Christian Academy

Horizons Christian Academy

Word & Spirit Christian Academy

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

  • We're sorry! No colleges & universities found for 29706 in our database.

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Crime view details

9 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in 29706.

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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    17.8%
  • Rented
    24.5%
  • Owned
    57.6%

Fair Market Rents

**Displaying data from SC 29706
  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $580
  • 1 Bedroom: $580
  • 2 Bedrooms: $720
  • 3 Bedrooms: $990
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,130

Zip Codes

29014 29706 29726

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Environmental Hazards

60 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (285/297)
    Chester, SC has 95.96% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Chester, SC is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.02 Average
    Chester, SC is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 40.87°
  • February 44.48°
  • March 52.23°
  • April 62.1°
  • May 69.25°
  • June 77.7°
  • July 79.95°
  • August 78.7°
  • September 73.13°
  • October 60.9°
  • November 50.27°
  • December 44.42°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Chester, SC

Earthquakes
Chester, SC has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Chester, SC has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Chester, SC has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Chester, SC has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 29706: $30,998

Unemployment

Unemployment in Chester is 4.7%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.2% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 53.26%
White Collar - 46.74%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Nikki R. Haley
  • Sen. Lindsey Graham
  • Sen. Tim Scott

City Representatives

  • Mick Mulvaney

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

1 Cemetery view all

17 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

2 Libraries view all

2 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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