How long is the commute from Bowdle, SD?
Workers who live in Bowdle, SD take an average of 9.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.2% of workers walk to work.
10.9% work from home.
4.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 9.4 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.9%
- Households without a car
- 4.8%
How people in Bowdle get to work
| Means of transportation | Bowdle | Edmunds County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.5% (±11.0 points) | 67.3% | 77.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.5% (±10.1 points) | 6.9% | 8.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±10.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.2% (±4.8 points) | 6.6% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±2.2 points) | 5.2% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.9% (±6.3 points) | 13.9% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Bowdle, the average commute is lower than in Edmunds County (20.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in South Dakota (17.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bowdle, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Edmunds 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 Edmunds County, Bowdle ranks 6 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 626 of 652.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bowdle
| Vehicles available | Bowdle | Edmunds County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% (±6.7 points) | 1.2% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.5% (±12.4 points) | 19.0% | 28.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.4% (±12.3 points) | 35.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.3% (±11.0 points) | 44.5% | 30.1% | 21.9% |
In Bowdle, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Edmunds County (1.2%).
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 Bowdle
| Bowdle | Edmunds County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.9% (±6.3 points) | 13.9% (±3.9 points) | 9.7% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.4% (±6.9 points) | 95.7% (±1.9 points) | 94.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.7% (±7.9 points) | 93.3% (±2.1 points) | 89.6% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Bowdle, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Edmunds County (93.3%).
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 Bowdle
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowdle | — | 9.4 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Java | 12 mi | 31.5 minutes (±24.3) | Not measurably different |
| Hosmer | 12 mi | 22.8 minutes (±10.4) | Higher |
| Roscoe | 16 mi | 16.9 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
| Hoven | 16 mi | 18.2 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hosmer, SD (22.8 minutes), Hoven, SD (18.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Edmunds County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montpelier Township | 40.0 minutes (±16.5) |
| 2 | Hosmer | 22.8 minutes (±10.4) |
| 3 | Cortlandt Township | 20.9 minutes (±1.9) |
| 4 (tie) | Ipswich | 16.9 minutes (±3.9) |
| 4 (tie) | Roscoe | 16.9 minutes (±7.4) |
| 6 (tie) | Bowdle | 9.4 minutes (±2.2) |
| 6 (tie) | North Bryant Township | 9.4 minutes (±2.8) |
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 Bowdle
How long is the average commute in Bowdle?
Workers who live in Bowdle, SD take an average of 9.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bowdle without a car?
4.8% of households in Bowdle have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bowdle?
10.9% (±6.3 points) of workers who live in Bowdle worked from home, and 86.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bowdle city, South Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bowdle city, South Dakota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bowdle 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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