Chester: Community & Culture
Chester hosts 1 library, 1 congregation, and 1 cultural organization.
- 11.2 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs Oklahoma 1.0/1K).
- 112.4 cultural orgs per 10K residents (vs Oklahoma 2.3/10K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | FAIRVIEW CITY LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (580) 227-2190 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 115 S. 6TH, FAIRVIEW OK 73737 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 9.5 mi |
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
| Churches · Total count | 1 |
|---|
Sources: IRS Exempt Organizations · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
County Listings (2)
First United Methodist Church
Major County Courthouse
| Cultural Orgs · Total count | 1 |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | INOLA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 2 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Chester+OK |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=73729 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=73729 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=73729 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=73729 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 5 |
|---|
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Attractions (5)
Midgley Museum
Railroad Museum of Oklahoma
Leonardo's Children's Museum
Simpson's Old Time Museum
Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center
Other
Organizations (1)
CHESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF OKLAHOMA
| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 33.70 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 11.20 |
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | highly engaged |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 3 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 13.81 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |