How long is the commute from Baltic, SD?
Workers who live in Baltic, SD take an average of 22.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.2% of workers walk to work.
7.0% work from home.
1.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.3 minutes (±3.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.0%
- Households without a car
- 1.4%
How people in Baltic get to work
| Means of transportation | Baltic | Minnehaha County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.9% (±4.5 points) | 77.2% | 77.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.9% (±2.4 points) | 7.8% | 8.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.0 points) | 0.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.2% (±3.2 points) | 2.0% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±0.8 points) | 1.2% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.0% (±2.9 points) | 11.1% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Baltic, the average commute is higher than in Minnehaha County (17.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in South Dakota (17.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Baltic, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Minnehaha County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Minnehaha County, Baltic ranks 24 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 257 of 652.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Baltic
| Vehicles available | Baltic | Minnehaha County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.4% (±1.5 points) | 5.6% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 11.9% (±5.2 points) | 33.8% | 28.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.4% (±7.1 points) | 37.1% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 42.3% (±7.2 points) | 23.5% | 30.1% | 21.9% |
In Baltic, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Minnehaha County (5.6%).
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 Baltic
| Baltic | Minnehaha County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.0% (±2.9 points) | 11.1% (±0.7 points) | 9.7% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±5.0 points) | 96.7% (±0.5 points) | 94.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.9% (±1.8 points) | 92.6% (±0.6 points) | 89.6% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Baltic, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Minnehaha County (92.6%).
It is also higher than in South Dakota (89.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Baltic
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltic | — | 22.3 minutes (±3.1) | — |
| Dell Rapids Township | 3.3 mi | 24.5 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Sverdrup Township | 3.8 mi | 20.1 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Dell Rapids | 4.6 mi | 24.8 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lyons Township | 5.5 mi | 30.0 minutes (±10.7) | Not measurably different |
| Burk Township | 5.6 mi | 9.1 minutes (±4.5) | Lower |
| Logan Township (Minnehaha County) | 7.9 mi | 23.6 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Crooks | 8.1 mi | 26.3 minutes (±7.9) | Not measurably different |
| Edison Township | 8.4 mi | 22.7 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Burk Township, SD (9.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Minnehaha County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Dell Rapids Township | 24.5 minutes (±3.8) |
| 19 | Logan Township (Minnehaha County) | 23.6 minutes (±6.2) |
| 20 | Wall Lake Township | 23.3 minutes (±2.8) |
| 21 | Taopi Township | 23.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 22 | Mapleton Township | 22.8 minutes (±3.7) |
| 23 | Edison Township | 22.7 minutes (±3.9) |
| 24 | Baltic | 22.3 minutes (±3.1) |
| 25 | Red Rock Township | 21.7 minutes (±5.4) |
| 26 | Valley Springs | 21.0 minutes (±1.5) |
| 27 | Sverdrup Township | 20.1 minutes (±4.9) |
| 28 | Split Rock Township | 18.5 minutes (±1.3) |
| 29 | Brandon | 18.4 minutes (±1.2) |
| 30 | Hartford | 17.3 minutes (±2.5) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Minnehaha 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 Baltic
How long is the average commute in Baltic?
Workers who live in Baltic, SD take an average of 22.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Baltic without a car?
1.4% of households in Baltic have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Baltic?
7.0% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in Baltic worked from home, and 97.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Baltic city, South Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Baltic city, South Dakota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Baltic city, 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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Figures last updated on .
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