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Chamberlain, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Brule County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
2,621
Population
585/sq mi density
$75,000
Median Income
$36,665 per capita
$195,300
Home Value
$240,737 Zillow
$682
Median Rent
20.5% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
682
Violent Crime/100K
3,284 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,000 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$195,300 home value, $682/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
682 violent crimes/100K (80% above avg)
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Chamberlain experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,532 ft (467 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 585/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7987°N, 99.3296°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Brule County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pierre Regional (PIR) 62 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.4 in |
Chamberlain has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 21°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.4").