A town of 2,588, settled in 1881. Nearly 22.4% of it is conserved land.
The 3 things Chamberlain does most differently from other towns.
22.4% of the town is conserved land, across 5 parks and preserves.
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Nothing on the calendar.
Ordered by what stands out in Chamberlain. Another town gets a different order.
1.3 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Chamberlain Explorers Athletic Complex | — | 15 |
| 2. Barger Centennial Park | — | 6 |
| 3. Interstate South Lake Access | — | 3 |
Chamberlain beats the South Dakota average on 1 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
| What stands out | Chamberlain | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.1% | 75.9% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 4.3% | 3.5% |
About one in 3 of Chamberlain’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Sioux Falls (9%), Oacoma (5%) and Mitchell (3%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
The public schools Chamberlain’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 70% of South Dakota’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chamberlain Elementary - 03 | K–5 | 407 | C+ |
| Chamberlain Jr. High - 02 | 6–8 | 208 | C+ |
| Chamberlain High School - 01 | 9–12 | 243 | A |
Chamberlain has cold, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 10°, and about 43 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Chamberlain's reported crime rate is close to South Dakota's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 11 violent crimes were reported in 2024.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 54% of U.S. communities.
12 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 2 places on the National Register.
2 places in Chamberlain on the National Register of Historic Places.
7 notable people were born in Chamberlain.
City in South Dakota, United States
Chamberlain is a city in Brule County, South Dakota, United States. It is located on the east bank of the Missouri River, at the dammed section of the Lake Francis Case, close to where it is crossed by Interstate 90. The population of Chamberlain was 2,473 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Brule County. Chamberlain is home to the South Dakota Hall of Fame, and the 50-foot tall Dignity statue is nearby.
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2 towns share a border with Chamberlain.
