How long is the commute from Elkton, SD?
Workers who live in Elkton, SD take an average of 16.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.0% of workers walk to work.
5.7% work from home.
3.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.2 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.7%
- Households without a car
- 3.7%
How people in Elkton get to work
| Means of transportation | Elkton | Brookings County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.8% (±8.0 points) | 73.9% | 77.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.6% (±6.6 points) | 9.2% | 8.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.0% (±2.0 points) | 3.9% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.8% (±2.2 points) | 1.5% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.7% (±5.9 points) | 11.1% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Elkton, the average commute is not measurably different from Brookings County (14.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (17.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Elkton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Brookings County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Brookings County, Elkton ranks 19 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 455 of 652.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Elkton
| Vehicles available | Elkton | Brookings County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% (±3.4 points) | 5.2% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.2% (±11.1 points) | 28.7% | 28.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.5% (±9.9 points) | 36.8% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 36.6% (±11.1 points) | 29.3% | 30.1% | 21.9% |
In Elkton, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Brookings County (5.2%).
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 Elkton
| Elkton | Brookings County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.7% (±5.9 points) | 11.1% (±1.8 points) | 9.7% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 83.4% (±9.7 points) | 96.8% (±1.0 points) | 94.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 77.7% (±9.3 points) | 91.2% (±1.8 points) | 89.6% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Elkton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Brookings County (91.2%).
It is also lower than in South Dakota (89.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Elkton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkton | — | 16.2 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Verdi Township | 4.5 mi | 25.3 minutes (±7.3) | Higher |
| Parnell Township | 5.3 mi | 18.9 minutes (±12.6) | Not measurably different |
| Ward | 5.6 mi | 21.3 minutes (±10.6) | Not measurably different |
| Alton Township | 7.6 mi | 17.8 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Altona Township | 7.6 mi | 23.8 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Spring Creek Township | 7.9 mi | 8.3 minutes (±9.2) | Not measurably different |
| Richland Township (Brookings County) | 8.1 mi | 22.9 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
| Drammen Township | 8.1 mi | 39.5 minutes (±20.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Verdi Township, MN (25.3 minutes), Altona Township, MN (23.8 minutes), Richland Township (Brookings County), SD (22.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Brookings County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Bangor Township | 18.1 minutes (±5.3) |
| 14 | Alton Township | 17.8 minutes (±5.3) |
| 15 | Preston Township | 17.5 minutes (±5.0) |
| 16 | Trenton Township | 17.1 minutes (±9.3) |
| 17 | Aurora | 16.6 minutes (±1.4) |
| 18 | Medary Township | 16.5 minutes (±5.1) |
| 19 | Elkton | 16.2 minutes (±2.1) |
| 20 | Lake Hendricks Township | 16.1 minutes (±6.0) |
| 21 | Sterling Township | 16.0 minutes (±1.5) |
| 22 (tie) | Bushnell | 15.2 minutes (±5.5) |
| 22 (tie) | Volga | 15.2 minutes (±1.8) |
| 24 (tie) | Aurora Township (Brookings County) | 13.5 minutes (±2.1) |
| 24 (tie) | Brookings Township | 13.5 minutes (±1.1) |
Showing 13 of 26 places in Brookings 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 Elkton
How long is the average commute in Elkton?
Workers who live in Elkton, SD take an average of 16.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Elkton without a car?
3.7% of households in Elkton have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Elkton?
5.7% (±5.9 points) of workers who live in Elkton worked from home, and 77.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elkton city, South Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elkton city, South Dakota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elkton 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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