How long is the commute from Brandon, SD?
Workers who live in Brandon, SD take an average of 18.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.9% of workers drive alone to work.
1.0% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
18.8% work from home.
3.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.4 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 1.0%
- Work from home
- 18.8%
- Households without a car
- 3.9%
How people in Brandon get to work
| Means of transportation | Brandon | Minnehaha County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.9% (±5.4 points) | 77.2% | 77.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.1% (±2.3 points) | 7.8% | 8.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% (±1.2 points) | 0.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±1.0 points) | 2.0% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±0.8 points) | 1.2% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.8% (±4.6 points) | 11.1% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Brandon, the average commute is not measurably different from Minnehaha County (17.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (17.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Brandon, 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, Brandon ranks 29 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 376 of 652.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Brandon
| Vehicles available | Brandon | Minnehaha County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% (±3.4 points) | 5.6% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.9% (±4.7 points) | 33.8% | 28.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.0% (±5.5 points) | 37.1% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.2% (±4.0 points) | 23.5% | 30.1% | 21.9% |
In Brandon, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Minnehaha County (5.6%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (5.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Brandon
| Brandon | Minnehaha County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.8% (±4.6 points) | 11.1% (±0.7 points) | 9.7% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.9% (±3.3 points) | 96.7% (±0.5 points) | 94.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.8% (±4.0 points) | 92.6% (±0.6 points) | 89.6% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Brandon, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from 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 Brandon
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon | — | 18.4 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| Split Rock Township | 3.0 mi | 18.5 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Brandon Township | 3.4 mi | 24.9 minutes (±7.9) | Not measurably different |
| Red Rock Township | 5.1 mi | 21.7 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Valley Springs Township | 5.6 mi | 27.6 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Valley Springs | 5.9 mi | 21.0 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
| Mapleton Township | 6.7 mi | 22.8 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Edison Township | 8.0 mi | 22.7 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Sioux Falls | 8.2 mi | 17.0 minutes (±0.4) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sioux Falls, SD (17.0 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Valley Springs Township, SD (27.6 minutes), Valley Springs, SD (21.0 minutes), Mapleton Township, SD (22.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 31 | Sioux Falls | 17.0 minutes (±0.4) |
| 32 | Highland Township (Minnehaha County) | 15.8 minutes (±9.3) |
| 33 | Humboldt Township | 9.7 minutes (±7.2) |
| 34 | Burk Township | 9.1 minutes (±4.5) |
Showing 12 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 Brandon
How long is the average commute in Brandon?
Workers who live in Brandon, SD take an average of 18.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Brandon without a car?
3.9% of households in Brandon have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Brandon?
18.8% (±4.6 points) of workers who live in Brandon worked from home, and 95.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brandon city, South Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brandon city, South Dakota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brandon 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 Brandon city, South Dakota (place:06840, 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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