How long is the commute from Hill City, SD?
Workers who live in Hill City, SD take an average of 24.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
11.7% of workers walk to work.
8.4% work from home.
1.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.6 minutes (±9.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.4%
- Households without a car
- 1.1%
How people in Hill City get to work
| Means of transportation | Hill City | Pennington County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.7% (±10.0 points) | 77.4% | 77.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.8% (±3.3 points) | 9.1% | 8.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.7 points) | 0.2% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 11.7% (±7.9 points) | 1.9% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.4% (±6.8 points) | 9.6% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Hill City, the average commute is not measurably different from Pennington County (19.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (17.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Hill City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Pennington County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Pennington County, Hill City ranks 6 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 191 of 652.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Hill City
| Vehicles available | Hill City | Pennington County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.1% (±1.5 points) | 5.6% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.5% (±9.9 points) | 30.2% | 28.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.1% (±13.8 points) | 35.5% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 39.3% (±13.8 points) | 28.7% | 30.1% | 21.9% |
In Hill City, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Pennington 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 Hill City
| Hill City | Pennington County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.4% (±6.8 points) | 9.6% (±1.1 points) | 9.7% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% (±2.0 points) | 95.2% (±0.8 points) | 94.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.5% (±9.6 points) | 90.6% (±1.1 points) | 89.6% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Hill City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Pennington County (90.6%).
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 Hill City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill City | — | 24.6 minutes (±9.3) | — |
| Keystone | 7.5 mi | 32.6 minutes (±8.4) | Not measurably different |
| Custer | 12 mi | 18.7 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Colonial Pine Hills | 14 mi | 20.5 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Blackhawk | 19 mi | 23.5 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Hermosa | 20 mi | 28.7 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Rapid City | 20 mi | 17.5 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Summerset | 21 mi | 19.7 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Piedmont | 22 mi | 15.6 minutes (±4.3) | 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 Pennington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green Valley | 38.2 minutes (±15.3) |
| 2 | Keystone | 32.6 minutes (±8.4) |
| 3 | Cedar Butte Township | 30.7 minutes (±12.8) |
| 4 | New Underwood | 26.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 5 | Huron Township | 25.9 minutes (±5.7) |
| 6 | Hill City | 24.6 minutes (±9.3) |
| 7 | Wasta | 21.9 minutes (±4.9) |
| 8 | Colonial Pine Hills | 20.5 minutes (±2.3) |
| 9 | Box Elder | 20.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 10 | Rapid Valley | 19.8 minutes (±4.1) |
| 11 | Rapid City | 17.5 minutes (±1.2) |
| 12 | Ashland Heights | 17.3 minutes (±6.4) |
Showing 12 of 13 places in Pennington 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 Hill City
How long is the average commute in Hill City?
Workers who live in Hill City, SD take an average of 24.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Hill City without a car?
1.1% of households in Hill City have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Hill City?
8.4% (±6.8 points) of workers who live in Hill City worked from home, and 92.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hill City city, South Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hill City city, South Dakota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hill City 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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