Chester township, South Dakota
Chester township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Chester township is a geographic entity located in Douglas County, South Dakota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 88. The land area covers 28.16 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 88 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 45.5 yrs | ±41.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 56 | ±25 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 77 | ±35 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 56 | ±25 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 21 | ±24 |
| Median Home Value | Suppressed | — |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $181,719 | ±$37,915 |
| Per Capita Income | $78,931 | ±$43,809 |
| Poverty Rate | 0% | ±6.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 0 | ±10 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±14.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 70 | ±31 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 71.4% | ±44% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF CHESTER
GUS Population: 87 (2024)
ID: 175280
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP CHAIRMAN
38742 282ND ST, ARMOUR SD 57313-5700
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COUNTY OF DOUGLAS
GUS Population: 2,849 (2024)
ID: 112962
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR
PO BOX 159, ARMOUR SD 57313-0159
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Chester | 09-12 | Chester, SD | |
| Regular School Chester | PK-05 | Chester, SD | |
| Regular School Chester | 09-12 | Chester, SD | |
| Regular School Chester | 06-08 | Chester, SD | |
| Alternative School Chester | 09-12 | Chester, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Lake Andes, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Lake Andes, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Lake Andes, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Armour, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Armour, SD |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 7 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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ARMOUR-CARNEGIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.8 mi away | 915 MAIN ST, ARMOUR, SD, 57313 |
(605) 724-2743
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LAKE ANDES PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.5 mi away | 17 PARK AVENUE, LAKE ANDES, SD, 57356 |
(605) 487-7524
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IHANKTONWAN COMMUNITY/COLLEGE LIBRARY
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Library | 17.7 mi away | 200 S MAIN, MARTY, SD, 57361 |
(605) 384-3997
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WAGNER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.8 mi away | 106 SHERIDAN AVE, WAGNER, SD, 57380 |
(605) 384-5248
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PLATTE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.8 mi away | 310 SOUTH MAIN, PLATTE, SD, 57369 |
(605) 337-9869
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PARKSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 22.5 mi away | 110 W MAIN ST, PARKSTON, SD, 57366 |
(605) 928-7906
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TRIPP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 23.7 mi away | 105 S SLOAN STREET, TRIPP, SD, 57376 |
(605) 935-1422
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ARMOUR, SD US, located 3.7 miles from Chester township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.8° | 10.0° | 20.9° | 0.55" | 6.1" |
| February | 37.1° | 14.3° | 25.7° | 0.86" | 5.5" |
| March | 49.6° | 24.3° | 36.9° | 1.24" | 6.3" |
| April | 62.3° | 35.2° | 48.8° | 3.26" | 4.1" |
| May | 72.8° | 46.4° | 59.6° | 4.03" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.4° | 57.7° | 70.1° | 3.74" | 0.0" |
| July | 88.0° | 62.1° | 75.0° | 2.67" | 0.0" |
| August | 86.3° | 60.2° | 73.3° | 2.84" | 0.0" |
| September | 79.2° | 51.5° | 65.3° | 2.42" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.3° | 37.8° | 51.0° | 2.07" | 1.2" |
| November | 47.7° | 24.5° | 36.1° | 1.02" | 6.1" |
| December | 34.6° | 14.4° | 24.5° | 0.72" | 5.1" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armour city | City | 3.9 mi | — |
| Lakeview Colony CDP | CDP | 7.1 mi | — |
| Corsica city | City | 7.2 mi | — |
| Harrison CDP | CDP | 9.4 mi | — |
| New Holland CDP | CDP | 12.0 mi | — |
| Ravinia town | Town | 12.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4604311620. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.