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Chance

A township of 37 people in Perkins County, South Dakota
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Conserved land2.1%975 of 45,525 acres
Trails6.4 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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Unincorporated community in South Dakota, U.S.

Chance is an unincorporated community in Perkins County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota. The community is just northeast of the confluence of Hart Creek and Thunder Butte Creek.

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Compared with South Dakota

1better than SD·10worse

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 15 are too close to call.

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West River Regional Medical CenterHettinger · 45.4 mi · ER · rural critical access
Horizon Health - BisonBison · 12.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 57644 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Chance →

Natural hazards in Chance

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 54% of U.S. communities.

🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding🔥 Wildfire
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Chance →

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Chance has cold, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 7°, and about 40 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

31° / 9°Winter
56° / 31°Spring
83° / 55°Summer
59° / 32°Fall
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Nearest: Bison Public LibraryBison · 13.1 miles · 20 hrs a week
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