How long is the commute from Chamberlain, SD?
Workers who live in Chamberlain, SD take an average of 13.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.5% of workers walk to work.
4.6% work from home.
8.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 13.9 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.6%
- Households without a car
- 8.5%
How people in Chamberlain get to work
| Means of transportation | Chamberlain | Brule County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.0% (±7.4 points) | 70.5% | 77.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.0% (±5.7 points) | 9.0% | 8.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.3 points) | 0.2% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.5% (±2.5 points) | 6.1% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.0% (±3.6 points) | 1.8% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.6% (±3.2 points) | 12.4% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Chamberlain, the average commute is not measurably different from Brule County (15.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in South Dakota (17.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Chamberlain, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Brule County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Brule County, Chamberlain ranks 5 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 518 of 652.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Chamberlain
| Vehicles available | Chamberlain | Brule County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.5% (±5.7 points) | 5.7% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.4% (±6.4 points) | 19.5% | 28.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.2% (±8.4 points) | 36.8% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.9% (±8.5 points) | 38.0% | 30.1% | 21.9% |
In Chamberlain, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Brule County (5.7%).
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 Chamberlain
| Chamberlain | Brule County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.6% (±3.2 points) | 12.4% (±3.2 points) | 9.7% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 87.5% (±6.3 points) | 90.4% (±3.5 points) | 94.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 77.7% (±7.7 points) | 80.9% (±4.1 points) | 89.6% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Chamberlain, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Brule County (80.9%).
It is also lower than in South Dakota (89.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Chamberlain
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chamberlain | — | 13.9 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Chamberlain Township | 1.7 mi | 11.3 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Oacoma | 1.9 mi | 15.0 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| West Point Township | 6.2 mi | 16.9 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Pukwana | 7.4 mi | 14.9 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Cleveland Township (Brule County) | 12 mi | 18.3 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Smith Township | 13 mi | 12.2 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Reliance | 15 mi | 19.3 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Reliance, SD (19.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Brule County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cleveland Township (Brule County) | 18.3 minutes (±6.2) |
| 2 | Kimball | 17.2 minutes (±6.8) |
| 3 | West Point Township | 16.9 minutes (±4.4) |
| 4 | Pukwana | 14.9 minutes (±1.9) |
| 5 | Chamberlain | 13.9 minutes (±2.8) |
| 6 | Smith Township | 12.2 minutes (±5.5) |
| 7 | Chamberlain Township | 11.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 8 | Highland Township (Brule County) | 7.7 minutes (±6.3) |
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 Chamberlain
How long is the average commute in Chamberlain?
Workers who live in Chamberlain, SD take an average of 13.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Chamberlain without a car?
8.5% of households in Chamberlain have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Chamberlain?
4.6% (±3.2 points) of workers who live in Chamberlain worked from home, and 77.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chamberlain city, South Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chamberlain city, South Dakota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chamberlain 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 Chamberlain city, South Dakota (place:11220, 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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