Chester, WV (zip code 26034) is ranked highly across a number of categories by the analysis done by BestPlaces.net. The city has a crime rate of 8 out of 100, indicating it is safer than 8 percent of U.S. cities and towns, and its cost of living rating is 7 out of 10, suggesting that living costs in Chester are more reasonable than in most other places in the United States. In addition, it has an unemployment rate of 4.7 percent, which is lower than the national average. Chester also ranks high for diversity with a score of 6 out of 10, suggesting that there is a wide variety of residents from different backgrounds living in the area. Furthermore, the city was given an air quality index score of 48 out of 100, indicating air pollution levels are lower than 48 percent of other U.S. cities and towns. All these rankings make Chester an attractive place to live and work for those looking for a safe place with affordable costs and job opportunities outside the mainstream environment.
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