Chancellor, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Lincoln County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
365 Population 1,659/sq mi density
$64,750 Median Income $25,101 per capita
$137,500 Home Value $408,732 Zillow
$650 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$64,750 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,500 home value, $650/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Chancellor, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,750
14% below
$25,101 per capita
Home Value
$137,500
51% below
Zillow: $408,732
Median Rent
$650/mo
44% below
23.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
47% below
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
4% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Chancellor Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Chancellor's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
86%
Home Value
49%
Rent
56%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
81%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chancellor a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Chancellor residents earn a median household income of $64,750 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,101. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,515 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chancellor is $137,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $408,732. Median rent is $650/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.

Education

17.8% of adults in Chancellor hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chancellor has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population365
Median Age28.6 yrs
Density1,659/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans1.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$64,750
Per Capita$25,101
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$8,823M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,252

Housing

A+
Home Value$137,500
Rent$650
Ownership69.5%
Zillow$408,732
Housing Units128
Rent Burden23.8%

Health

Obesity33.5%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death4,503/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain26.5 in/yr
Elevation1,360 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute29 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed133 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Chancellor was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 133 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.