How long is the commute from Hot Springs, SD?
Workers who live in Hot Springs, SD take an average of 13.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
87.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.4% of workers walk to work.
4.3% work from home.
10.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 13.5 minutes (±6.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.3%
- Households without a car
- 10.8%
How people in Hot Springs get to work
| Means of transportation | Hot Springs | Fall River County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 87.2% (±6.9 points) | 78.6% | 77.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.5% (±2.8 points) | 4.5% | 8.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 0.1% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.4% (±3.8 points) | 4.5% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.7% (±4.3 points) | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.3% (±3.6 points) | 9.7% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Hot Springs, the average commute is not measurably different from Fall River County (19.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (17.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Hot Springs, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Fall River County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Fall River County, Hot Springs ranks 3 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 533 of 652.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Hot Springs
| Vehicles available | Hot Springs | Fall River County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.8% (±5.0 points) | 6.6% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.9% (±8.1 points) | 25.0% | 28.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.6% (±7.2 points) | 32.9% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.7% (±7.1 points) | 35.6% | 30.1% | 21.9% |
In Hot Springs, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Fall River County (6.6%).
It is also higher than in South Dakota (5.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Hot Springs
| Hot Springs | Fall River County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.3% (±3.6 points) | 9.7% (±3.6 points) | 9.7% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 86.3% (±5.1 points) | 90.7% (±2.7 points) | 94.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.6% (±5.9 points) | 85.7% (±3.8 points) | 89.6% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Hot Springs, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Fall River County (85.7%).
It is also lower than in South Dakota (89.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Hot Springs
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs | — | 13.5 minutes (±6.5) | — |
| Buffalo Gap | 9.0 mi | 26.5 minutes (±5.4) | Higher |
| Pringle | 15 mi | 21.5 minutes (±13.2) | Not measurably different |
| Oelrichs | 20 mi | 29.4 minutes (±18.0) | Not measurably different |
| Edgemont | 20 mi | 15.6 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Fairburn | 22 mi | 37.2 minutes (±7.8) | Higher |
| Custer | 25 mi | 18.7 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Hermosa | 32 mi | 28.7 minutes (±6.5) | Higher |
| Keystone | 33 mi | 32.6 minutes (±8.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Buffalo Gap, SD (26.5 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 Fall River County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oelrichs | 29.4 minutes (±18.0) |
| 2 | Edgemont | 15.6 minutes (±3.9) |
| 3 | Hot Springs | 13.5 minutes (±6.5) |
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 Hot Springs
How long is the average commute in Hot Springs?
Workers who live in Hot Springs, SD take an average of 13.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Hot Springs without a car?
10.8% of households in Hot Springs have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Hot Springs?
4.3% (±3.6 points) of workers who live in Hot Springs worked from home, and 83.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hot Springs city, South Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hot Springs city, South Dakota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hot Springs city, South Dakota
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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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