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Chamberlain, SD

Founded 1881Brule CountyElev. 428 m
Population
2,621
Median home
$195,300
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
3
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Chamberlain

With about 2,621 residents, Chamberlain is one of South Dakota's notable places. Chamberlain was founded in 1881 and sits in Brule County. The median age is 39.5 and the median household income is $75,000. Homes carry a median value of $195,300, and about 61% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (69.2%). Around 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 12 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
2,621
Median age
39.5
Median household income
$75,000
Per-capita income
$36,665
Poverty rate
9.6%
High-school grad or higher
85.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.6%
Unemployment
3.2%
Avg. commute
11.5 min
Work from home
4.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White69.2%
Hispanic or Latino2.6%
Black1.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts36.3%
Service21.3%
Sales & office18.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance12.6%
Production, transportation & material moving11.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$195,300
Median gross rent
$682/mo
Owner-occupied
61.4%
Median year built
1973
Households
874
Avg. household size
2.67

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Chamberlain has 3 public schools — 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading55%
Math35%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Chamberlain High School - 01HighGrades 9–12
Chamberlain Jr. High - 02MiddleGrades 6–8
Chamberlain Elementary - 03Elementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime3% above national
Chamberlain398
South Dakota377
United States386
↓ 42% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime27% above national
Chamberlain2,470
South Dakota1,752
United States1,952
↓ 25% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Chamberlain Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Chamberlain.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Brule County
Cold waveRelatively High
DroughtRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Low
Strong windRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Chamberlain is in Brule County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Chamberlain was founded in 1881 and sits in Brule County. Elevation ~428 m.

Map of Chamberlain
Chamberlain, SD
Where Chamberlain is
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Historic places

3 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Chamberlain Rest Stop TipiCrawford, Robert A., HouseChamberlain Bridge
Notable people from Chamberlain
Eddie SpearsJulia Anna GardnerTravis LutterElizabeth ColborneBarry French
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Nearby cities
Winner (39 mi)Pierre (63 mi)Mitchell (64 mi)Fort Pierre (65 mi)Huron (68 mi)Wagner (72 mi)

Common questions

Chamberlain — frequently asked

What is the population of Chamberlain, South Dakota?
Chamberlain has a population of about 2,621, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Chamberlain?
The median home value in Chamberlain is $195,300, and the median gross rent is $682/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Chamberlain safe? What is the crime rate?
Chamberlain Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 398 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Chamberlain face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Brule County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, drought, ice storm.
How many schools are in Chamberlain?
Chamberlain has 3 public schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Chamberlain?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Chamberlain. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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