Chester, SD
Living in Chester
Bikeability9
Walkability35
Commute19
Public Transit10
Affordability97
Public Safety94
Airports12
Hospitals93
Colleges33
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools70
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
358Population+161 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age-9 (2010–19)
25%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years40%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate25%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$66kMedian Household Income+$36k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-12% (2010–19)
36 mi Average Commute
96%Lived Here Last Year+10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K20%
$125K to $149K7%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector81%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office23%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle1%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$124kMedian Home Value+$15k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$673Median Monthly Rent+$427 (2010–19)
74%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached96%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier51%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K2%
$300K to $399K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity29%
LP gas61%
Utility gas1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chester
United States45
South Dakota31
Lake County15
Property Crime in Chester
United States48
South Dakota34
Lake County14
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 20 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 32 | 2 | 7 |
| Apr | 45 | 3 | 4 |
| May | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 32 | 1 | 7 |
| Dec | 18 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chester
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding51
Tornado22
Blizzard12
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chester, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chester, SD
St Thomas School
12 miles, NW
Madison Christian School
12 miles, NW
McCrossan Boys Ranch
21 miles, S
Education & Integration Services
23 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Chester, SD
Dakota State University
12 miles, NW
University of Sioux Falls
27 miles, S
Augustana University
28 miles, S
National American University-Sioux Falls
29 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chester, SD
Madison Regional Health System
12 miles, NW
Avera Dells Area Hospital-Cah
12 miles, SE
Avera Flandreau Hospital-Cah
20 miles, NE
Sanford Usd Medical Center
27 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Chester, SD
Joe Foss Field
24 miles, SE
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
107 miles, S
Aberdeen Regional Airport
130 miles, NW
St. Cloud Regional Airport
181 miles, NE