How long is the commute from Aurora, SD?
Workers who live in Aurora, SD take an average of 16.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.4% of workers drive alone to work.
1.3% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
11.4% work from home.
2.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.6 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 1.3%
- Work from home
- 11.4%
- Households without a car
- 2.3%
How people in Aurora get to work
| Means of transportation | Aurora | Brookings County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.4% (±4.9 points) | 73.9% | 77.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.9% (±3.0 points) | 9.2% | 8.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.3% (±1.9 points) | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±2.1 points) | 3.9% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.9 points) | 1.5% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.4% (±4.8 points) | 11.1% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Aurora, the average commute is higher than in Brookings County (14.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (17.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Aurora, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Brookings County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Brookings County, Aurora ranks 17 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 443 of 652.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Aurora
| Vehicles available | Aurora | Brookings County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.3% (±1.9 points) | 5.2% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.2% (±12.9 points) | 28.7% | 28.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.0% (±10.7 points) | 36.8% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.5% (±8.2 points) | 29.3% | 30.1% | 21.9% |
In Aurora, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Brookings County (5.2%).
It is also lower than in South Dakota (5.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Aurora
| Aurora | Brookings County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.4% (±4.8 points) | 11.1% (±1.8 points) | 9.7% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.2% (±0.9 points) | 96.8% (±1.0 points) | 94.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.9% (±5.8 points) | 91.2% (±1.8 points) | 89.6% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Aurora, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Brookings County (91.2%).
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 Aurora
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora | — | 16.6 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| Aurora Township (Brookings County) | 3.3 mi | 13.5 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Trenton Township | 3.6 mi | 17.1 minutes (±9.3) | Not measurably different |
| Bushnell | 3.6 mi | 15.2 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Brookings | 5.3 mi | 12.5 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Parnell Township | 5.7 mi | 18.9 minutes (±12.6) | Not measurably different |
| Alton Township | 5.7 mi | 17.8 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Medary Township | 8.1 mi | 16.5 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Brookings Township | 8.6 mi | 13.5 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Aurora Township (Brookings County), SD (13.5 minutes), Brookings, SD (12.5 minutes), Brookings Township, SD (13.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Brookings County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Sherman Township (Brookings County) | 20.1 minutes (±9.0) |
| 12 | Parnell Township | 18.9 minutes (±12.6) |
| 13 | Bangor Township | 18.1 minutes (±5.3) |
| 14 | Alton Township | 17.8 minutes (±5.3) |
| 15 | Preston Township | 17.5 minutes (±5.0) |
| 16 | Trenton Township | 17.1 minutes (±9.3) |
| 17 | Aurora | 16.6 minutes (±1.4) |
| 18 | Medary Township | 16.5 minutes (±5.1) |
| 19 | Elkton | 16.2 minutes (±2.1) |
| 20 | Lake Hendricks Township | 16.1 minutes (±6.0) |
| 21 | Sterling Township | 16.0 minutes (±1.5) |
| 22 (tie) | Bushnell | 15.2 minutes (±5.5) |
| 22 (tie) | Volga | 15.2 minutes (±1.8) |
Showing 13 of 26 places in Brookings 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 Aurora
How long is the average commute in Aurora?
Workers who live in Aurora, SD take an average of 16.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Aurora without a car?
2.3% of households in Aurora have no vehicle, and 1.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Aurora?
11.4% (±4.8 points) of workers who live in Aurora worked from home, and 94.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Aurora town, South Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Aurora town, South Dakota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Aurora town, South Dakota
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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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