How long is the commute from Howard, SD?
Workers who live in Howard, SD take an average of 22.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
8.5% work from home.
7.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.2 minutes (±5.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.5%
- Households without a car
- 7.8%
How people in Howard get to work
| Means of transportation | Howard | Miner County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.2% (±6.9 points) | 75.3% | 77.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.2% (±3.8 points) | 10.1% | 8.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±1.5 points) | 1.3% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±5.4 points) | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.5% (±6.0 points) | 9.8% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Howard, the average commute is not measurably different from Miner County (25.2 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 Howard, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Miner 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 Miner County, Howard ranks 5 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 261 of 652.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Howard
| Vehicles available | Howard | Miner County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.8% (±5.2 points) | 3.5% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.0% (±8.7 points) | 20.6% | 28.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.1% (±7.3 points) | 30.2% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 33.1% (±9.8 points) | 45.7% | 30.1% | 21.9% |
In Howard, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Miner County (3.5%).
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 Howard
| Howard | Miner County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.5% (±6.0 points) | 9.8% (±4.2 points) | 9.7% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.3% (±3.6 points) | 94.5% (±2.1 points) | 94.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 76.7% (±8.4 points) | 82.9% (±4.8 points) | 89.6% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Howard, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Miner County (82.9%).
It is also lower than in South Dakota (89.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Howard
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard | — | 22.2 minutes (±5.8) | — |
| Howard Township (Miner County) | 2.7 mi | 10.1 minutes (±7.1) | Lower |
| Clearwater Township | 5.2 mi | 12.0 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Henden Township | 6.0 mi | 34.2 minutes (±10.7) | Not measurably different |
| Canova | 9.1 mi | 26.6 minutes (±15.9) | Not measurably different |
| Vermillion Township (Miner County) | 9.7 mi | 5.8 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Grafton Township | 9.8 mi | 17.8 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Belleview Township | 11 mi | 3.4 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Concord Township | 11 mi | 11.9 minutes (±7.9) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Howard Township (Miner County), SD (10.1 minutes), Clearwater Township, SD (12.0 minutes), Vermillion Township (Miner County), SD (5.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Miner County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clinton Township | 105.6 minutes (±75.5) |
| 2 | Henden Township | 34.2 minutes (±10.7) |
| 3 | Carthage | 28.3 minutes (±7.7) |
| 4 | Canova | 26.6 minutes (±15.9) |
| 5 | Howard | 22.2 minutes (±5.8) |
| 6 | Grafton Township | 17.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 7 | Clearwater Township | 12.0 minutes (±2.7) |
| 8 | Howard Township (Miner County) | 10.1 minutes (±7.1) |
| 9 | Vermillion Township (Miner County) | 5.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 10 | Belleview Township | 3.4 minutes (±1.7) |
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 Howard
How long is the average commute in Howard?
Workers who live in Howard, SD take an average of 22.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Howard without a car?
7.8% of households in Howard have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Howard?
8.5% (±6.0 points) of workers who live in Howard worked from home, and 76.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Howard city, South Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Howard city, South Dakota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Howard 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 Howard city, South Dakota (place:30460, in state:46).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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