How long is the commute from Arlington, SD?
Workers who live in Arlington, SD take an average of 27.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.3% of workers walk to work.
3.3% work from home.
5.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.7 minutes (±6.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.3%
- Households without a car
- 5.6%
How people in Arlington get to work
| Means of transportation | Arlington | Kingsbury County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.1% (±7.1 points) | 79.7% | 77.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.9% (±6.5 points) | 6.9% | 8.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.3% (±3.3 points) | 3.6% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.3% (±3.6 points) | 8.5% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Arlington, the average commute is higher than in Kingsbury County (20.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in South Dakota (17.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Arlington, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kingsbury County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Kingsbury County, Arlington ranks 7 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 119 of 652.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Arlington
| Vehicles available | Arlington | Kingsbury County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.6% (±4.2 points) | 4.1% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.1% (±5.8 points) | 18.5% | 28.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 50.3% (±8.5 points) | 39.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.0% (±6.9 points) | 38.2% | 30.1% | 21.9% |
In Arlington, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Kingsbury County (4.1%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (5.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Arlington
| Arlington | Kingsbury County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.3% (±3.6 points) | 8.5% (±2.3 points) | 9.7% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.1% (±3.5 points) | 94.5% (±1.6 points) | 94.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.1% (±4.2 points) | 89.8% (±2.3 points) | 89.6% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Arlington, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Kingsbury County (89.8%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (89.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Arlington
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington | — | 27.7 minutes (±6.1) | — |
| Denver Township | 3.8 mi | 31.5 minutes (±9.7) | Not measurably different |
| Winsor Township | 4.1 mi | 29.3 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Bangor Township | 4.8 mi | 18.1 minutes (±5.3) | Lower |
| Spring Lake Township (Kingsbury County) | 8.4 mi | 16.4 minutes (±3.6) | Lower |
| Oakwood Township | 9.1 mi | 25.8 minutes (±7.8) | Not measurably different |
| Badger | 9.2 mi | 22.6 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
| Sinai | 9.3 mi | 29.3 minutes (±8.6) | Not measurably different |
| Badger Township (Kingsbury County) | 9.9 mi | 26.2 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bangor Township, SD (18.1 minutes), Spring Lake Township (Kingsbury County), SD (16.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kingsbury County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bancroft | 55.8 minutes (±50.2) |
| 2 | Erwin | 38.9 minutes (±14.0) |
| 3 | Oldham | 33.3 minutes (±8.6) |
| 4 | Denver Township | 31.5 minutes (±9.7) |
| 5 | Le Sueur Township | 28.2 minutes (±18.8) |
| 6 | Whitewood Township | 27.8 minutes (±9.4) |
| 7 | Arlington | 27.7 minutes (±6.1) |
| 8 | Badger Township (Kingsbury County) | 26.2 minutes (±5.8) |
| 9 | Iroquois | 24.0 minutes (±4.4) |
| 10 | Lake Preston | 23.4 minutes (±4.4) |
| 11 | Badger | 22.6 minutes (±6.6) |
| 12 | De Smet Township | 20.0 minutes (±6.1) |
| 13 | Spring Lake Township (Kingsbury County) | 16.4 minutes (±3.6) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Kingsbury County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Arlington
How long is the average commute in Arlington?
Workers who live in Arlington, SD take an average of 27.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Arlington without a car?
5.6% of households in Arlington have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Arlington?
3.3% (±3.6 points) of workers who live in Arlington worked from home, and 90.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arlington city, South Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arlington city, South Dakota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arlington city, South Dakota
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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