Chester township, South Dakota
Chester township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Chester township is a geographic entity located in Lake County, South Dakota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 695. The land area covers 33.19 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 695 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 53.5 yrs | ±10.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 304 | ±76 | 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 | 479 | ±90 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 304 | ±76 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 175 | ±58 |
| Median Home Value | $235,300 | ±$81,848 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,188 | ±$339 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $69,375 | ±$28,427 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,982 | ±$6,127 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.3% | ±7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 53 | ±47 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.8% | ±3.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 335 | ±99 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 82.6% | ±28.3% |
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: 690 (2024)
ID: 212112
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
23939 466TH AVE, COLMAN SD 57017-7505
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COUNTY OF LAKE
GUS Population: 11,006 (2024)
ID: 174995
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: LAKE COUNTY AUDITOR
200 E CENTER ST, STE 1, MADISON SD 57042-2956
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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 | Baltic, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Baltic, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Baltic, SD | |
| 4 Nearby | 6-7 | MADISON, SD | |
| 2 Nearby | 2-17 | DELL RAPIDS, SD |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dakota State University
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College | 12.3 mi away | 820 N Washington Ave, Madison, SD, 57042-1799 |
6052565111
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COLTON BRANCH-SIOUXLAND LIBRARIES
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Library | 7.0 mi away | 402 S DAKOTA AVENUE, COLTON, SD, 57018 |
(605) 367-8021
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Southeast Technical College
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College | 23.3 mi away | 2320 N Career Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57107-1301 |
6053677624
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COLMAN BRANCH LIBRARY- MOODY COUNTY
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Library | 9.1 mi away | 120 NORTH MAIN AVE., COLMAN, SD, 57017 |
(605) 573-0959
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Stewart School
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College Vocational | 24.9 mi away | 604 N. West Ave., Sioux Falls, SD, 57104 |
6053362775
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MADISON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.9 mi away | 209 E CENTER, MADISON, SD, 57042 |
(605) 256-7525
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DELL RAPIDS CARNEGIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.2 mi away | 513 N ORLEANS AVENUE, DELL RAPIDS, SD, 57022 |
(605) 428-3595
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BALTIC BRANCH-SIOUXLAND LIBRARIES
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Library | 13.3 mi away | 213 ST OLAF AVE., BALTIC, SD, 57003 |
(605) 367-8019
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CROOKS BRANCH BOOKMOBILE-SIOUXLAND LIBRARIES
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Library | 16.5 mi away | 900 N WEST AVE, CROOKS, SD, 57020 |
(605) 367-6384
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CROOKS BRANCH-SIOUXLAND LIBRARIES
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Library | 16.5 mi away | 900 N WEST AVE., CROOKS, SD, 57020 |
(605) 367-6384
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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 WENTWORTH 2.5 WNW, SD US, located 9.0 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 | 25.2° | 6.8° | 16.0° | 0.48" | 7.2" |
| February | 30.3° | 11.4° | 20.9° | 0.75" | 6.4" |
| March | 43.4° | 22.5° | 32.9° | 1.23" | 4.6" |
| April | 57.9° | 34.2° | 46.0° | 2.50" | 4.4" |
| May | 69.8° | 46.7° | 58.3° | 3.52" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.9° | 57.7° | 68.3° | 4.43" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.3° | 61.4° | 72.3° | 3.22" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.7° | 59.3° | 70.0° | 3.26" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.9° | 51.1° | 62.5° | 3.27" | 0.0" |
| October | 59.9° | 37.6° | 48.7° | 1.91" | 1.5" |
| November | 43.3° | 24.2° | 33.7° | 1.17" | 7.8" |
| December | 29.3° | 12.7° | 21.0° | 1.01" | 6.2" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester CDP | CDP | 1.0 mi | — |
| Brant Lake South CDP | CDP | 1.8 mi | — |
| Brant Lake city | City | 3.0 mi | — |
| Colton city | City | 6.9 mi | — |
| Lake Madison CDP | CDP | 7.0 mi | — |
| Wentworth town | Town | 7.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4607911700. • 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.