How long is the commute from Custer, SD?
Workers who live in Custer, SD take an average of 18.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.6% of workers walk to work.
8.1% work from home.
2.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.7 minutes (±6.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Households without a car
- 2.3%
How people in Custer get to work
| Means of transportation | Custer | Custer County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.8% (±7.5 points) | 74.0% | 77.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.0% (±5.1 points) | 9.2% | 8.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.6% (±3.2 points) | 2.8% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 2.0% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.1% (±5.2 points) | 12.0% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Custer, the average commute is lower than in Custer County (29.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (17.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Custer, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Custer County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Custer County, Custer ranks 5 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 366 of 652.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Custer
| Vehicles available | Custer | Custer County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.3% (±2.6 points) | 0.7% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.3% (±8.7 points) | 18.1% | 28.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.2% (±9.7 points) | 44.6% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.3% (±8.9 points) | 36.5% | 30.1% | 21.9% |
In Custer, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Custer County (0.7%).
It is also lower than in South Dakota (5.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Custer
| Custer | Custer County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.1% (±5.2 points) | 12.0% (±3.9 points) | 9.7% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% (±2.6 points) | 93.6% (±3.2 points) | 94.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.2% (±4.4 points) | 87.8% (±4.0 points) | 89.6% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Custer, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Custer County (87.8%).
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 Custer
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custer | — | 18.7 minutes (±6.2) | — |
| Pringle | 11 mi | 21.5 minutes (±13.2) | Not measurably different |
| Hill City | 12 mi | 24.6 minutes (±9.3) | Not measurably different |
| Keystone | 12 mi | 32.6 minutes (±8.4) | Higher |
| Fairburn | 20 mi | 37.2 minutes (±7.8) | Higher |
| Hermosa | 21 mi | 28.7 minutes (±6.5) | Higher |
| Colonial Pine Hills | 22 mi | 20.5 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Buffalo Gap | 24 mi | 26.5 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Hot Springs | 25 mi | 13.5 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Keystone, SD (32.6 minutes), Fairburn, SD (37.2 minutes), Hermosa, SD (28.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Custer County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairburn | 37.2 minutes (±7.8) |
| 2 | Hermosa | 28.7 minutes (±6.5) |
| 3 | Buffalo Gap | 26.5 minutes (±5.4) |
| 4 | Pringle | 21.5 minutes (±13.2) |
| 5 | Custer | 18.7 minutes (±6.2) |
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 Custer
How long is the average commute in Custer?
Workers who live in Custer, SD take an average of 18.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Custer without a car?
2.3% of households in Custer have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Custer?
8.1% (±5.2 points) of workers who live in Custer worked from home, and 90.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Custer city, South Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Custer city, South Dakota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Custer 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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