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Chamberlain, SD
City in Brule County, South Dakota.
Population
2,588
Land area
4.5sq mi
People per sq mi
578
ZIP codes
0
Chamberlain and its ZIP codes
Chamberlain at a glance
- Chamberlain is about 48 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 34th among 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.
- The median household income is $76,761, close to the South Dakota median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $224,300 (13% below South Dakota) and median rent is $818 a month.
Local data for Chamberlain, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chamberlain, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,761
Poverty rate
12.1%
Median home value
$224,300
Median rent
$818/mo
Homeownership
68.2%
Bachelor's or higher
33.3%
Median age
43.0
Average commute
13.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (669), Irish Americans (267), Norwegian Americans (120).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Brule County. PPP loans are for Chamberlain.
Unemployment rate
1.6%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,625
1,947 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,229
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$36.49M
FY 2026, $6,954 per person
How people get to work
Chamberlain, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.0%
- Carpooled12.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.0%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 13.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chamberlain, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
628
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
88° / 11°F
20.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chamberlain, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
Cities near Chamberlain
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OacomaTown | 2 mi | 2.6 |
| PukwanaTown | 7.2 mi | 0.8 |
| OlaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4 |
| RelianceTown | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| Fort ThompsonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 10.4 |
| KimballCity | 19 mi | 3.4 |
| Bijou HillsCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 5.3 |
| HamillCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.2 |
| Lower BruleCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.4 |
| Gann ValleyCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.1 |
| Grass Ranch ColonyCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.1 |
| Platte ColonyCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.3 |
| West BruleCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.2 |
| KennebecTown | 28 mi | 0.9 |
| Spring Valley ColonyCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chamberlain, SD in?
- Chamberlain is in Brule County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Chamberlain, SD?
- About 2,588 people live in Chamberlain, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chamberlain?
- Nearby places include Oacoma (2 mi), Pukwana (7.2 mi), Ola (14 mi), Reliance (15 mi), Fort Thompson (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023