How long is the commute from Colton, SD?
Workers who live in Colton, SD take an average of 26.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.7% of workers walk to work.
8.0% work from home.
8.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.0 minutes (±3.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.0%
- Households without a car
- 8.0%
How people in Colton get to work
| Means of transportation | Colton | Minnehaha County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.6% (±5.8 points) | 77.2% | 77.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.2% (±2.7 points) | 7.8% | 8.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.0 points) | 0.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.7% (±4.0 points) | 2.0% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 1.2% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.0% (±4.0 points) | 11.1% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Colton, the average commute is higher than in Minnehaha County (17.8 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 Colton, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Minnehaha County, Colton ranks 12 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 154 of 652.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Colton
| Vehicles available | Colton | Minnehaha County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.0% (±8.7 points) | 5.6% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.4% (±11.6 points) | 33.8% | 28.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 23.8% (±6.6 points) | 37.1% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.7% (±10.1 points) | 23.5% | 30.1% | 21.9% |
In Colton, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Colton
| Colton | Minnehaha County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.0% (±4.0 points) | 11.1% (±0.7 points) | 9.7% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.3% (±7.1 points) | 96.7% (±0.5 points) | 94.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.4% (±8.8 points) | 92.6% (±0.6 points) | 89.6% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Colton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Minnehaha County (92.6%).
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 Colton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colton | — | 26.0 minutes (±3.7) | — |
| Taopi Township | 1.7 mi | 23.0 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Grand Meadow Township | 4.8 mi | 30.8 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Burk Township | 5.1 mi | 9.1 minutes (±4.5) | Lower |
| Buffalo Township (Minnehaha County) | 6.8 mi | 34.0 minutes (±8.3) | Not measurably different |
| Lyons Township | 6.9 mi | 30.0 minutes (±10.7) | Not measurably different |
| Chester Township (Lake County) | 6.9 mi | 21.7 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Clear Lake Township (Minnehaha County) | 8.4 mi | 52.0 minutes (±32.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lynn Township (Moody County) | 8.5 mi | 26.0 minutes (±12.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Burk Township, SD (9.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Grand Meadow Township | 30.8 minutes (±4.6) |
| 7 | Lyons Township | 30.0 minutes (±10.7) |
| 8 | Wellington Township | 29.2 minutes (±5.9) |
| 9 (tie) | Humboldt | 27.6 minutes (±2.6) |
| 9 (tie) | Valley Springs Township | 27.6 minutes (±3.1) |
| 11 | Crooks | 26.3 minutes (±7.9) |
| 12 | Colton | 26.0 minutes (±3.7) |
| 13 | Garretson | 25.9 minutes (±4.2) |
| 14 | Wayne Township (Minnehaha County) | 25.1 minutes (±7.3) |
| 15 | Brandon Township | 24.9 minutes (±7.9) |
| 16 | Dell Rapids | 24.8 minutes (±4.7) |
| 17 | Benton Township (Minnehaha County) | 24.7 minutes (±3.7) |
| 18 | Dell Rapids Township | 24.5 minutes (±3.8) |
Showing 13 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 Colton
How long is the average commute in Colton?
Workers who live in Colton, SD take an average of 26.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Colton without a car?
8.0% of households in Colton have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Colton?
8.0% (±4.0 points) of workers who live in Colton worked from home, and 86.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Colton city, South Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Colton city, South Dakota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Colton city, South Dakota
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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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