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Chester, SD
Census-designated place in Lake County, South Dakota.
Population
152
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
186
ZIP codes
0
Chester and its ZIP codes
Chester at a glance
- Chester is about 16 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
Local data for Chester, SD
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lake County. PPP loans are for Chester.
Unemployment rate
1.5%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,153
5,142 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$103,883
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$104M
FY 2026, $9,417 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Chester, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
623
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
139
2.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 7°F
26.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chester, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.1%
U.S. 33.3% -1.2 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
12.6%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
5.8%
U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts
Cities near Chester
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Brant Lake SouthCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 0.5 |
| Brant LakeCity | 2.2 mi | 0.2 |
| Lake MadisonCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 4.7 |
| WentworthVillage | 7 mi | 0.3 |
| ColmanCity | 7.9 mi | 1.9 |
| ColtonCity | 7.8 mi | 0.7 |
| Rustic Acres ColonyCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 1 |
| Dell RapidsCity | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| MadisonCity | 12 mi | 4.6 |
| LyonsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| TrentTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| BalticCity | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| Orland ColonyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| EganCity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| CrooksCity | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| Graceville ColonyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chester, SD in?
- Chester is in Lake County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Chester, SD?
- About 152 people live in Chester, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chester?
- Nearby places include Brant Lake South (1.3 mi), Brant Lake (2.2 mi), Lake Madison (5.8 mi), Wentworth (7 mi), Colman (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023