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Chancellor, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Lincoln County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
365
Population
1,659/sq mi density
$64,750
Median Income
$25,101 per capita
$137,500
Home Value
$407,565 Zillow
$650
Median Rent
23.8% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
44
Violent Crime/100K
398 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$64,750 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,500 home value, $650/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
44 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Chancellor experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.8 inches. The area receives 36.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,360 ft (415 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,659/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3718°N, 96.9873°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lincoln County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joe Foss Field (FSD) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 63.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in |
Chancellor has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 16°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.5").