How long is the commute from Irene, SD?
Workers who live in Irene, SD take an average of 35.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
6.1% of workers walk to work.
4.0% work from home.
2.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 35.2 minutes (±8.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.0%
- Households without a car
- 2.6%
How people in Irene get to work
| Means of transportation | Irene | Clay County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.7% (±14.9 points) | 75.4% | 77.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.0% (±13.9 points) | 5.8% | 8.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±9.6 points) | 1.5% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 6.1% (±4.2 points) | 8.9% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±1.9 points) | 1.8% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.0% (±5.1 points) | 6.6% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Irene, the average commute is higher than in Clay County (19.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in South Dakota (17.8 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Irene, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Clay County (1.5%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Clay County, Irene ranks 3 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 46 of 652.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Irene
| Vehicles available | Irene | Clay County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% (±4.1 points) | 5.7% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.7% (±12.5 points) | 38.0% | 28.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.2% (±10.4 points) | 32.2% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.5% (±9.3 points) | 24.1% | 30.1% | 21.9% |
In Irene, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Clay County (5.7%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (5.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Irene
| Irene | Clay County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.0% (±5.1 points) | 6.6% (±2.2 points) | 9.7% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.4% (±2.0 points) | 95.9% (±1.9 points) | 94.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.6% (±10.3 points) | 90.6% (±3.3 points) | 89.6% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Irene, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Clay 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 Irene
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irene | — | 35.2 minutes (±8.6) | — |
| Daneville Township | 4.1 mi | 15.6 minutes (±4.9) | Lower |
| Star Township | 4.2 mi | 26.7 minutes (±10.6) | Not measurably different |
| Marindahl Township | 4.4 mi | 37.5 minutes (±29.8) | Not measurably different |
| Wakonda | 5.8 mi | 23.3 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
| Viborg | 7.2 mi | 24.0 minutes (±4.4) | Lower |
| Volin | 8.7 mi | 24.1 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
| Centerville Township (Turner County) | 9.1 mi | 42.8 minutes (±15.2) | Not measurably different |
| Riverside Township (Clay County) | 9.3 mi | 26.9 minutes (±9.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Daneville Township, SD (15.6 minutes), Wakonda, SD (23.3 minutes), Viborg, SD (24.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Clay County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glenwood Township (Clay County) | 61.1 minutes (±44.6) |
| 2 | Garfield Township (Clay County) | 37.7 minutes (±23.0) |
| 3 | Irene | 35.2 minutes (±8.6) |
| 4 | Spirit Mound Township | 34.0 minutes (±23.8) |
| 5 | Riverside Township (Clay County) | 26.9 minutes (±9.9) |
| 6 | Star Township | 26.7 minutes (±10.6) |
| 7 | Meckling Township | 24.6 minutes (±5.6) |
| 8 | Bethel Township | 23.8 minutes (±7.3) |
| 9 | Wakonda | 23.3 minutes (±3.9) |
Showing 9 of 12 places in Clay 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 Irene
How long is the average commute in Irene?
Workers who live in Irene, SD take an average of 35.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Irene without a car?
2.6% of households in Irene have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Irene?
4.0% (±5.1 points) of workers who live in Irene worked from home, and 89.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Irene city, South Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Irene city, South Dakota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Irene 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 Irene city, South Dakota (place:31940, 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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