How long is the commute from Emery, SD?
Workers who live in Emery, SD take an average of 25.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.8% of workers walk to work.
6.8% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.3 minutes (±4.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Emery get to work
| Means of transportation | Emery | Hanson County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.4% (±6.8 points) | 75.8% | 77.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.9% (±5.0 points) | 7.1% | 8.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±8.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.8% (±3.0 points) | 5.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.1% (±3.3 points) | 0.8% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.8% (±3.4 points) | 10.6% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Emery, the average commute is not measurably different from Hanson County (21.7 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 Emery, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Hanson 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 Hanson County, Emery ranks 4 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 171 of 652.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Emery
| Vehicles available | Emery | Hanson County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±12.5 points) | 1.5% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.1% (±6.7 points) | 17.0% | 28.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.6% (±9.9 points) | 31.5% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 35.3% (±8.7 points) | 50.0% | 30.1% | 21.9% |
In Emery, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Hanson County (1.5%).
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 Emery
| Emery | Hanson County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.8% (±3.4 points) | 10.6% (±4.4 points) | 9.7% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.0% (±5.1 points) | 96.5% (±1.7 points) | 94.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.9% (±6.1 points) | 92.8% (±2.4 points) | 89.6% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Emery, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Hanson County (92.8%).
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 Emery
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emery | — | 25.3 minutes (±4.1) | — |
| Pleasant Township (Hanson County) | 3.6 mi | 22.2 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Taylor Township (Hanson County) | 4.7 mi | 17.8 minutes (±10.8) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (McCook County) | 4.8 mi | 36.3 minutes (±16.8) | Not measurably different |
| Bridgewater Township | 6.1 mi | 34.1 minutes (±7.3) | Higher |
| Bridgewater | 7.0 mi | 24.2 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne Township (Hanson County) | 8.6 mi | 18.6 minutes (±4.0) | Lower |
| Spencer | 8.8 mi | 28.4 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Alexandria | 8.8 mi | 18.6 minutes (±3.6) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Wayne Township (Hanson County), SD (18.6 minutes), Alexandria, SD (18.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bridgewater Township, SD (34.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hanson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Worthen Township | 58.6 minutes (±32.2) |
| 2 | Fairview Township (Hanson County) | 36.3 minutes (±16.5) |
| 3 | Plano Township | 28.3 minutes (±13.7) |
| 4 | Emery | 25.3 minutes (±4.1) |
| 5 | Rosedale Township (Hanson County) | 22.3 minutes (±6.2) |
| 6 | Pleasant Township (Hanson County) | 22.2 minutes (±4.9) |
| 7 | Jasper Township | 22.0 minutes (±6.0) |
| 8 | Spring Lake Township (Hanson County) | 21.4 minutes (±10.3) |
| 9 | Beulah Township (Hanson County) | 19.9 minutes (±54.3) |
| 10 (tie) | Alexandria | 18.6 minutes (±3.6) |
Showing 10 of 14 places in Hanson 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 Emery
How long is the average commute in Emery?
Workers who live in Emery, SD take an average of 25.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Emery without a car?
0.0% of households in Emery have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Emery?
6.8% (±3.4 points) of workers who live in Emery worked from home, and 90.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Emery city, South Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Emery city, South Dakota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Emery 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 Emery city, South Dakota (place:19420, 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 .