Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Chesterfield has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Chesterfield beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 195 in 1880, a peak of 377 in 1900, 170 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 1934 and 2 maps from 1932 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Chesterfield, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
Ordered by what stands out in Chesterfield.
The mean commuting time for Chesterfield comes to 33 minutes, above both Illinois’ towns (26 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). The share of residents in Chesterfield who live below the poverty line: 20%. The top destinations are Carlinville (18%), Carlinville Township (9%) and Springfield (8%). For Chesterfield, the income of the median household is $60,000.
| Chesterfield | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 20% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 33 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $60,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The typical July afternoon high for Chesterfield comes to 87°F, above both the Illinois town median (84°F) and the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
19% of adults binge drink in Chesterfield. Of 32 CDC measures, Chesterfield beats the Illinois average on 6 and trails it on 2. In Chesterfield, 31% of adults feel lonely, and 20% get no exercise outside work.
| Chesterfield | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 33% | 33% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 23% | 25% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 13% | 14% |
| What stands out | Chesterfield | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.2% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.4% | 15.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.5% | 7.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 57% of U.S. communities. 35% of Chesterfield’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by earthquakes at 26%.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
1 within 15 miles of the center of Chesterfield
About 2 of every 100 Chesterfield residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
Where Chesterfield’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Village in Illinois, United States
Chesterfield is a village in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States. The population was 170 at the 2020 census.
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Chesterfield has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.