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Chester, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Minnehaha County County
Chester, SD
At a Glance
How Chester Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chester's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Chester a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Chester residents earn a median household income of $67,417 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,815. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,989 business establishments, including 558 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chester is $128,400 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $382,279. Median rent is $1,098/month, with 20.8% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Chester reports 142 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,332/100K.
Education
30.1% of adults in Chester hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% below the national average). 98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chester has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.