How long is the commute from Jefferson, SD?
Workers who live in Jefferson, SD take an average of 22.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.7% of workers walk to work.
8.1% work from home.
4.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.0 minutes (±4.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Households without a car
- 4.3%
How people in Jefferson get to work
| Means of transportation | Jefferson | Union County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.2% (±10.6 points) | 82.6% | 77.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.2% (±6.5 points) | 6.8% | 8.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±8.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.7% (±2.9 points) | 1.3% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.9% (±8.5 points) | 1.4% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.1% (±9.1 points) | 7.9% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Jefferson, the average commute is not measurably different from Union County (17.7 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 Jefferson, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Union 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 Union County, Jefferson ranks 5 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 267 of 652.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Jefferson
| Vehicles available | Jefferson | Union County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% (±3.7 points) | 3.7% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.7% (±11.5 points) | 23.8% | 28.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 21.6% (±12.2 points) | 37.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 47.5% (±16.5 points) | 35.3% | 30.1% | 21.9% |
In Jefferson, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Union County (3.7%).
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 Jefferson
| Jefferson | Union County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.1% (±9.1 points) | 7.9% (±2.3 points) | 9.7% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.9% (±4.4 points) | 95.0% (±1.7 points) | 94.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.7% (±5.2 points) | 89.5% (±2.5 points) | 89.6% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Jefferson, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Union County (89.5%).
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 Jefferson
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | — | 22.0 minutes (±4.8) | — |
| Jefferson Township (Union County) | 1.5 mi | 20.8 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Civil Bend Township | 4.5 mi | 11.1 minutes (±5.7) | Lower |
| North Sioux City | 6.0 mi | 14.1 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Big Sioux Township | 6.3 mi | 12.3 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Ponca | 7.8 mi | 22.6 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Elk Point | 7.9 mi | 20.9 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Ponca Township | 8.8 mi | 21.9 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Dakota Dunes | 8.9 mi | 12.1 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Civil Bend Township, SD (11.1 minutes), North Sioux City, SD (14.1 minutes), Big Sioux Township, SD (12.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Union County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Springs Township | 30.4 minutes (±13.6) |
| 2 | Virginia Township | 29.2 minutes (±8.0) |
| 3 | Spink Township | 26.2 minutes (±7.8) |
| 4 | Alcester Township | 24.2 minutes (±7.9) |
| 5 | Jefferson | 22.0 minutes (±4.8) |
| 6 | Beresford | 21.7 minutes (±3.6) |
| 7 | Elk Point | 20.9 minutes (±2.0) |
| 8 | Jefferson Township (Union County) | 20.8 minutes (±4.6) |
| 9 | Brule Township (Union County) | 17.0 minutes (±3.2) |
| 10 | Alcester | 14.9 minutes (±4.4) |
| 11 | North Sioux City | 14.1 minutes (±1.6) |
Showing 11 of 14 places in Union 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 Jefferson
How long is the average commute in Jefferson?
Workers who live in Jefferson, SD take an average of 22.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Jefferson without a car?
4.3% of households in Jefferson have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Jefferson?
8.1% (±9.1 points) of workers who live in Jefferson worked from home, and 93.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson city, South Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson city, South Dakota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson 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 Jefferson city, South Dakota (place:32700, 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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