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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Chamberlain

Chamberlain, SD has 6 affordable and income-based rental properties with 144 total units. Of the 3 properties with inspection scores on record, 1 rated excellent and 2 rated good, suggesting well-maintained options for renters. The median asking rent in Chamberlain is $818 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year data.

6
Properties
144
Total units
80/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$818/mo

Affordability in Chamberlain, SD

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Chamberlain is $818 per month, and the median household income is $76,761 per year. About 32% of residents rent their homes, meaning affordable rental options play an important role in the local housing market.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
441 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Chamberlain Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 441 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

None of the 3 HUD-assisted properties in Chamberlain are mapped in a high-risk flood zone, based on available flood data.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around

Getting Around Chamberlain

No Walk Score, Transit Score, or Bike Score data is available for the assisted properties in Chamberlain. As a small South Dakota city, residents typically rely on personal vehicles for most errands and travel.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
3 schools · 1 districts

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 1 school district serves Chamberlain, with 3 schools total -- 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. Ratings and quality vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for their specific address before making a decision.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$76,761 median income

Cost of Living in Chamberlain, SD

The median household income in Chamberlain is $76,761 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median gross rent is $818 per month, also from Census ACS 5-Year data.

Affordable and income-based housing in Chamberlain spans 68 units across 3 properties. Rents at HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties are typically restricted based on area median income, which can make them significantly lower than market-rate options.

  • Median household income: $76,761/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median gross rent: $818/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Renter-occupied households: 32% (Census ACS 5-Year)
Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environment

None of the 3 HUD-assisted properties in Chamberlain are mapped in a high-risk flood zone, and none have a recorded high-risk flood designation. Flood exposure for these properties appears minimal based on available data.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 80/100(3 of 6 scored)
90+ (1)70–89 (2)No score (3)

6 properties on the map

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A Closer Look at Chamberlain

Chamberlain is a small Missouri River city in central South Dakota with a compact rental market. With 3 HUD-assisted properties and 68 total income-based units across the city, affordable housing options exist but are limited, so knowing what is available and how each property performs matters.

About 32 percent of Chamberlain households rent their homes, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimates (as of 2024). The citywide median rent stands at $818 per month and the median household income is $76,761, both from the same source. Those figures can help renters gauge where assisted housing fits into the local market.

All 3 properties in our database have been scored, and none fall into the fair or poor categories -- 1 rates excellent and 2 rate good -- which is an encouraging sign for renters weighing their options. No properties in the dataset are mapped in a high-risk flood zone.

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024), the Chamberlain Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 441 per 100,000 residents. Renters are encouraged to weigh this figure alongside other local research when evaluating neighborhoods.

Chamberlain is served by 1 school district with 3 public schools -- 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school -- according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Eligibility & how to apply

South Dakota income limits (2026)South Dakota public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in South Dakota

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