How long is the commute from Belle Fourche, SD?
Workers who live in Belle Fourche, SD take an average of 25.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
4.3% work from home.
5.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.8 minutes (±5.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 4.3%
- Households without a car
- 5.9%
How people in Belle Fourche get to work
| Means of transportation | Belle Fourche | Butte County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.4% (±6.6 points) | 75.4% | 77.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.9% (±5.5 points) | 10.9% | 8.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 0.4% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±1.4 points) | 4.6% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±1.4 points) | 0.9% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.3% (±2.4 points) | 7.8% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Belle Fourche, the average commute is not measurably different from Butte County (24.5 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 Belle Fourche, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Butte County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Butte County, Belle Fourche ranks 2 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 161 of 652.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Belle Fourche
| Vehicles available | Belle Fourche | Butte County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.9% (±4.5 points) | 5.6% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.6% (±6.2 points) | 22.9% | 28.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.9% (±7.6 points) | 34.5% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.6% (±4.9 points) | 37.0% | 30.1% | 21.9% |
In Belle Fourche, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Butte County (5.6%).
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 Belle Fourche
| Belle Fourche | Butte County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.3% (±2.4 points) | 7.8% (±2.4 points) | 9.7% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.8% (±4.4 points) | 92.3% (±2.5 points) | 94.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.2% (±4.3 points) | 89.8% (±2.9 points) | 89.6% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Belle Fourche, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Butte 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 Belle Fourche
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Fourche | — | 25.8 minutes (±5.4) | — |
| Fruitdale | 8.1 mi | 25.5 minutes (±21.2) | Not measurably different |
| St. Onge Township | 9.0 mi | 28.7 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| North Spearfish | 11 mi | 17.5 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Spearfish | 12 mi | 16.3 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Nisland | 15 mi | 28.1 minutes (±20.1) | Not measurably different |
| Whitewood | 18 mi | 25.2 minutes (±8.1) | Not measurably different |
| Deadwood | 20 mi | 13.9 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Central City | 21 mi | 13.4 minutes (±8.4) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: North Spearfish, SD (17.5 minutes), Spearfish, SD (16.3 minutes), Deadwood, SD (13.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Butte County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nisland | 28.1 minutes (±20.1) |
| 2 | Belle Fourche | 25.8 minutes (±5.4) |
| 3 | Fruitdale | 25.5 minutes (±21.2) |
| 4 | Newell | 23.9 minutes (±9.9) |
| 5 | Vale Township | 9.7 minutes (±4.8) |
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 Belle Fourche
How long is the average commute in Belle Fourche?
Workers who live in Belle Fourche, SD take an average of 25.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Belle Fourche without a car?
5.9% of households in Belle Fourche have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Belle Fourche?
4.3% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in Belle Fourche worked from home, and 91.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Belle Fourche city, South Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Belle Fourche city, South Dakota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Belle Fourche city, South Dakota
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Belle Fourche city, South Dakota (place:04380, in state:46).
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 last updated on .
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