Randolph County, Illinois
Chester Real Estate and Local Guide
Chester sits on bluffs above the Mississippi River in Randolph County and embraces its identity as the Home of Popeye, honoring native cartoonist E.C. Segar. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Chester best.
About the area
Living in Chester, IL
Hometown of Popeye creator Elzie Crisler Segar, celebrated as the Home of Popeye.
The housing market
Homes in Chester
- About 71% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 80% of homes are single-family detached houses.
- The median home value is about $107,800.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Chester home
Popeye statue at Elzie C. Segar Memorial Park
Six-foot bronze statue honoring hometown cartoonist E.C. Segar, creator of Popeye
Popeye and Friends Character Trail
Growing trail of granite character statues placed around town since 2006
Randolph County Courthouse
Seat of Randolph County government in downtown Chester
Elzie C. Segar Memorial Park
Riverfront park overlooking the Mississippi River, home to the Popeye statue
Middle Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge
Federal wildlife refuge along the Mississippi River, partly within the area
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.