Chester Township, SD
Living in Chester Township
Bikeability
3
Walkability
11
Commute
41
Public Transit
3
Affordability
60
Public Safety
94
Airports
12
Hospitals
93
Colleges
33
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
70
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
809
Population
+119 (2010–19)
49 y
Median Age
28%
College-Educated
+5% (2010–19)
68%
Family Households
+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years14%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Caucasian99%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate25%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$76k
Median Household Income
+$25k (2010–19)
89%
Above Poverty
-10% (2010–19)
29 mi
Average Commute
91%
Lived Here Last Year
+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K20%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector71%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Sales and office24%
Service9%
Commute
Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home11%
Housing
$188k
Median Home Value
+$40k (2010–19)
19%
Built 2000 or Later
$669
Median Monthly Rent
+$253 (2010–19)
58%
Owner-Occupied
-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached81%
Mobile home18%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier21%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity21%
LP gas64%
Utility gas9%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chester Township
United States45
South Dakota31
Lake County15
Property Crime in Chester Township
United States48
South Dakota34
Lake County14
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 20 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 32 | 2 | 7 |
| Apr | 45 | 3 | 4 |
| May | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 32 | 1 | 7 |
| Dec | 18 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chester Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding42
Tornado19
Blizzard10
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chester Township, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chester Township, SD
St Thomas School
12 miles, NW
Madison Christian School
12 miles, NW
McCrossan Boys Ranch
20 miles, S
Education & Integration Services
23 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Chester Township, SD
Dakota State University
12 miles, NW
University of Sioux Falls
27 miles, S
Augustana University
27 miles, S
National American University-Sioux Falls
28 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chester Township, SD
Madison Regional Health System
12 miles, NW
Avera Dells Area Hospital-Cah
12 miles, E
Avera Flandreau Hospital-Cah
21 miles, NE
Sanford Usd Medical Center
26 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Chester Township, SD
Joe Foss Field
23 miles, SE
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
106 miles, S
Aberdeen Regional Airport
130 miles, NW
St. Cloud Regional Airport
182 miles, NE