How long is the commute from Castlewood, SD?
Workers who live in Castlewood, SD take an average of 25.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.5% of workers walk to work.
3.6% work from home.
1.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.2 minutes (±4.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.6%
- Households without a car
- 1.7%
How people in Castlewood get to work
| Means of transportation | Castlewood | Hamlin County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.5% (±7.3 points) | 73.4% | 77.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.4% (±6.7 points) | 12.0% | 8.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.5% (±2.8 points) | 7.3% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±5.5 points) | 0.4% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.6% (±2.7 points) | 7.0% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Castlewood, the average commute is not measurably different from Hamlin County (22.2 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 Castlewood, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Hamlin 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 Hamlin County, Castlewood ranks 4 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 173 of 652.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Castlewood
| Vehicles available | Castlewood | Hamlin County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.7% (±5.1 points) | 1.3% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.2% (±7.7 points) | 16.1% | 28.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.7% (±9.4 points) | 37.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 41.4% (±10.5 points) | 45.3% | 30.1% | 21.9% |
In Castlewood, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Hamlin County (1.3%).
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 Castlewood
| Castlewood | Hamlin County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.6% (±2.7 points) | 7.0% (±1.8 points) | 9.7% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.2% (±7.5 points) | 96.8% (±1.7 points) | 94.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 80.1% (±9.7 points) | 90.2% (±3.5 points) | 89.6% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Castlewood, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Hamlin County (90.2%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (89.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Castlewood
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castlewood | — | 25.2 minutes (±4.7) | — |
| Castlewood Township | 3.7 mi | 28.5 minutes (±18.4) | Not measurably different |
| Florence Township (Hamlin County) | 3.7 mi | 13.7 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Dempster Township | 5.4 mi | 15.4 minutes (±7.3) | Lower |
| Hamlin Township | 5.6 mi | 22.7 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Sheridan Township | 8.2 mi | 17.3 minutes (±4.7) | Lower |
| Estelline Township | 9.5 mi | 38.7 minutes (±8.1) | Higher |
| Hayti | 9.6 mi | 17.6 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
| Hidewood Township | 11 mi | 27.4 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Florence Township (Hamlin County), SD (13.7 minutes), Dempster Township, SD (15.4 minutes), Sheridan Township, SD (17.3 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Estelline Township, SD (38.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hamlin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Estelline Township | 38.7 minutes (±8.1) |
| 2 | Castlewood Township | 28.5 minutes (±18.4) |
| 3 | Lake Norden | 28.3 minutes (±7.2) |
| 4 | Castlewood | 25.2 minutes (±4.7) |
| 5 | Bryant | 23.2 minutes (±6.0) |
| 6 | Hazel | 22.9 minutes (±12.0) |
| 7 | Hamlin Township | 22.7 minutes (±5.9) |
| 8 | Estelline | 20.9 minutes (±4.4) |
| 9 | Norden Township (Hamlin County) | 20.4 minutes (±4.8) |
| 10 | Hayti | 17.6 minutes (±3.9) |
Showing 10 of 14 places in Hamlin 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 Castlewood
How long is the average commute in Castlewood?
Workers who live in Castlewood, SD take an average of 25.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Castlewood without a car?
1.7% of households in Castlewood have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Castlewood?
3.6% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Castlewood worked from home, and 80.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Castlewood city, South Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Castlewood city, South Dakota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Castlewood 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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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