How long is the commute from Martin, SD?

Name: Commute and cars in Martin, SD, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Martin, SD take an average of 9.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

77.9% of workers drive alone to work.

0.0% take public transportation.

7.8% of workers walk to work.

6.8% work from home.

2.6% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 9.9 minutes (±2.7)
Public transportation: 0.0%
Work from home: 6.8%
Households without a car: 2.6%

How people in Martin get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Martin	Bennett County	South Dakota	United States
Drove alone	77.9% (±9.5 points)	81.0%	77.0%	68.8%
Carpooled	7.5% (±7.5 points)	6.0%	8.3%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.0% (±6.1 points)	0.0%	0.5%	3.2%
Walked	7.8% (±5.2 points)	5.0%	3.1%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	0.0% (±6.1 points)	0.0%	1.3%	2.0%
Worked from home	6.8% (±5.8 points)	8.0%	9.7%	15.1%

In Martin, the average commute is not measurably different from Bennett County (12.0 minutes).

It is also lower than in South Dakota (17.8 minutes).

It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Martin, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Bennett County (0.0%).

It is not measurably different from South Dakota (0.5%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).

Statewide, it ranks 613 of 652.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Martin

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Martin	Bennett County	South Dakota	United States
No vehicle	2.6% (±3.4 points)	1.5%	5.2%	8.4%
1 vehicle	41.2% (±9.5 points)	34.7%	28.4%	33.1%
2 vehicles	48.6% (±10.1 points)	35.2%	36.3%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	7.7% (±5.3 points)	28.6%	30.1%	21.9%

In Martin, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Bennett County (1.5%).

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 Martin

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Martin	Bennett County	South Dakota	United States
Workers working from home	6.8% (±5.8 points)	8.0% (±4.3 points)	9.7% (±0.3 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	90.4% (±7.8 points)	81.1% (±6.2 points)	94.2% (±0.3 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	73.2% (±9.2 points)	65.2% (±7.2 points)	89.6% (±0.3 points)	91.0%

In Martin, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Bennett County (65.2%).

It is also lower than in South Dakota (89.6%).

It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near Martin

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Martin
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Martin	—	9.9 minutes (±2.7)	—
Merriman	17 mi	24.5 minutes (±4.7)	Higher
Cody	29 mi	23.8 minutes (±7.9)	Higher
Gordon	35 mi	15.6 minutes (±3.0)	Higher
Nenzel	36 mi	86.0 minutes (±88.7)	Not measurably different
St. Francis	42 mi	15.7 minutes (±5.3)	Not measurably different
Clinton	42 mi	40.0 minutes (±28.7)	Higher
Kilgore	42 mi	19.3 minutes (±3.4)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Merriman, NE (24.5 minutes), Cody, NE (23.8 minutes), Gordon, NE (15.6 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

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 Martin

How long is the average commute in Martin?

Workers who live in Martin, SD take an average of 9.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Martin without a car?

2.6% of households in Martin have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Martin?

6.8% (±5.8 points) of workers who live in Martin worked from home, and 73.2% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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