Chester, SD

Population
152
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
1,602 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$147,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$68,333
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
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Chester is a quiet, tight-knit community in southeastern South Dakota, surrounded by open farmland just a mile south of Brant Lake. Life here moves at a relaxed, rural pace, centered around the local school and neighboring farms. Having Brant Lake right down the road gives residents easy access to fishing, boating, and lakeside weekends, while Madison is only about fifteen minutes away for groceries, medical care, and everyday essentials. It offers a classic small-town feel with plenty of room to breathe, along with the convenience of larger towns within easy driving distance.

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