How long is the commute from Garretson, SD?
Workers who live in Garretson, SD take an average of 25.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
85.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
8.5% work from home.
0.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.9 minutes (±4.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.5%
- Households without a car
- 0.5%
How people in Garretson get to work
| Means of transportation | Garretson | Minnehaha County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 85.4% (±4.8 points) | 77.2% | 77.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.6% (±3.1 points) | 7.8% | 8.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.5 points) | 0.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±0.8 points) | 2.0% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±1.1 points) | 1.2% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.5% (±3.8 points) | 11.1% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Garretson, 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 Garretson, 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, Garretson ranks 13 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 156 of 652.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Garretson
| Vehicles available | Garretson | Minnehaha County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.5% (±0.9 points) | 5.6% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.0% (±10.2 points) | 33.8% | 28.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.0% (±9.3 points) | 37.1% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.5% (±6.3 points) | 23.5% | 30.1% | 21.9% |
In Garretson, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Minnehaha County (5.6%).
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 Garretson
| Garretson | Minnehaha County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.5% (±3.8 points) | 11.1% (±0.7 points) | 9.7% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.7% (±4.4 points) | 96.7% (±0.5 points) | 94.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.0% (±6.8 points) | 92.6% (±0.6 points) | 89.6% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Garretson, 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 Garretson
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garretson | — | 25.9 minutes (±4.2) | — |
| Palisade Township | 1.8 mi | 34.2 minutes (±10.1) | Not measurably different |
| Sherman | 3.3 mi | 32.3 minutes (±18.6) | Not measurably different |
| Edison Township | 4.1 mi | 22.7 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Red Rock Township | 5.3 mi | 21.7 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Highland Township (Minnehaha County) | 6.0 mi | 15.8 minutes (±9.3) | Not measurably different |
| Springwater Township | 6.5 mi | 20.9 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Brandon Township | 7.0 mi | 24.9 minutes (±7.9) | Not measurably different |
| Logan Township (Minnehaha County) | 7.6 mi | 23.6 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 19 | Logan Township (Minnehaha County) | 23.6 minutes (±6.2) |
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 Garretson
How long is the average commute in Garretson?
Workers who live in Garretson, SD take an average of 25.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Garretson without a car?
0.5% of households in Garretson have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Garretson?
8.5% (±3.8 points) of workers who live in Garretson worked from home, and 88.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Garretson city, South Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Garretson city, South Dakota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Garretson 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 Garretson city, South Dakota (place:23820, 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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