How long is the commute from South Sioux City, NE?

Name: Commute and cars in South Sioux City, NE, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in South Sioux City, NE take an average of 12.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

72.9% of workers drive alone to work.

0.8% take public transportation.

0.9% of workers walk to work.

4.7% work from home.

5.6% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 12.2 minutes (±0.9)
Public transportation: 0.8%
Work from home: 4.7%
Households without a car: 5.6%

How people in South Sioux City get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	South Sioux City	Dakota County	Nebraska	United States
Drove alone	72.9% (±4.7 points)	75.3%	76.1%	68.8%
Carpooled	16.1% (±4.0 points)	15.0%	8.7%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.8% (±0.8 points)	0.5%	0.5%	3.2%
Walked	0.9% (±0.9 points)	1.0%	2.3%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	4.5% (±2.1 points)	3.3%	1.4%	2.0%
Worked from home	4.7% (±1.9 points)	4.9%	11.0%	15.1%

In South Sioux City, the average commute is lower than in Dakota County (13.9 minutes).

It is also lower than in Nebraska (19.2 minutes).

It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In South Sioux City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Dakota County (0.5%).

It is not measurably different from Nebraska (0.5%).

It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).

In Dakota County, South Sioux City ranks 5 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 692 of 725.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in South Sioux City

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	South Sioux City	Dakota County	Nebraska	United States
No vehicle	5.6% (±2.5 points)	4.5%	5.4%	8.4%
1 vehicle	31.7% (±6.2 points)	27.9%	30.1%	33.1%
2 vehicles	36.6% (±6.9 points)	36.3%	37.7%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	26.1% (±5.0 points)	31.2%	26.8%	21.9%

In South Sioux City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Dakota County (4.5%).

It is not measurably different from Nebraska (5.4%).

It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).

Working from home and internet access in South Sioux City

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	South Sioux City	Dakota County	Nebraska	United States
Workers working from home	4.7% (±1.9 points)	4.9% (±1.4 points)	11.0% (±0.3 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	97.0% (±1.4 points)	96.0% (±1.2 points)	95.3% (±0.2 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	88.3% (±3.9 points)	85.8% (±2.6 points)	90.6% (±0.2 points)	91.0%

In South Sioux City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Dakota County (85.8%).

It is not measurably different from Nebraska (90.6%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near South Sioux City

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with South Sioux City
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
South Sioux City	—	12.2 minutes (±0.9)	—
Sioux City	2.6 mi	17.5 minutes (±1.0)	Higher
Dakota City	3.1 mi	14.9 minutes (±2.7)	Not measurably different
Dakota Dunes	4.1 mi	12.1 minutes (±1.9)	Not measurably different
Sergeant Bluff	5.5 mi	13.4 minutes (±1.5)	Not measurably different
Big Sioux Township	6.5 mi	12.3 minutes (±1.8)	Not measurably different
North Sioux City	6.6 mi	14.1 minutes (±1.6)	Higher
Jackson	8.1 mi	18.0 minutes (±2.2)	Higher
Homer	10 mi	19.1 minutes (±1.9)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sioux City, IA (17.5 minutes), North Sioux City, SD (14.1 minutes), Jackson, NE (18.0 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Dakota County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
1	Hubbard	26.2 minutes (±4.6)
2	Homer	19.1 minutes (±1.9)
3	Jackson	18.0 minutes (±2.2)
4	Dakota City	14.9 minutes (±2.7)
5	South Sioux City	12.2 minutes (±0.9)

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about South Sioux City

How long is the average commute in South Sioux City?

Workers who live in South Sioux City, NE take an average of 12.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in South Sioux City without a car?

5.6% of households in South Sioux City have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in South Sioux City?

4.7% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in South Sioux City worked from home, and 88.3% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM

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