How long is the commute from North Spearfish, SD?
Workers who live in North Spearfish, SD take an average of 17.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
6.2% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.5 minutes (±2.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.2%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in North Spearfish get to work
| Means of transportation | North Spearfish | Lawrence County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.9% (±6.0 points) | 76.3% | 77.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.2% (±5.5 points) | 10.8% | 8.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.4 points) | 0.9% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.4 points) | 4.3% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.7% (±5.2 points) | 1.2% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.2% (±4.9 points) | 6.5% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In North Spearfish, the average commute is not measurably different from Lawrence County (19.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (17.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In North Spearfish, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lawrence County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lawrence County, North Spearfish ranks 4 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 408 of 652.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in North Spearfish
| Vehicles available | North Spearfish | Lawrence County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±3.1 points) | 4.8% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.5% (±14.0 points) | 29.1% | 28.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.6% (±12.3 points) | 37.5% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 33.9% (±13.2 points) | 28.6% | 30.1% | 21.9% |
In North Spearfish, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Lawrence County (4.8%).
It is also lower than in South Dakota (5.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in North Spearfish
| North Spearfish | Lawrence County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.2% (±4.9 points) | 6.5% (±1.6 points) | 9.7% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.6% (±2.2 points) | 92.3% (±1.8 points) | 94.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.6% (±2.2 points) | 89.6% (±2.3 points) | 89.6% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In North Spearfish, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Lawrence County (89.6%).
It is also higher than in South Dakota (89.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near North Spearfish
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Spearfish | — | 17.5 minutes (±2.7) | — |
| Spearfish | 4.5 mi | 16.3 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| St. Onge Township | 8.4 mi | 28.7 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Belle Fourche | 11 mi | 25.8 minutes (±5.4) | Higher |
| Central City | 12 mi | 13.4 minutes (±8.4) | Not measurably different |
| Deadwood | 12 mi | 13.9 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Lead | 13 mi | 20.1 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Whitewood | 14 mi | 25.2 minutes (±8.1) | Not measurably different |
| Fruitdale | 15 mi | 25.5 minutes (±21.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: St. Onge Township, SD (28.7 minutes), Belle Fourche, SD (25.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lawrence County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Onge Township | 28.7 minutes (±4.2) |
| 2 | Whitewood | 25.2 minutes (±8.1) |
| 3 | Lead | 20.1 minutes (±5.5) |
| 4 | North Spearfish | 17.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 5 | Spearfish | 16.3 minutes (±2.1) |
| 6 | Deadwood | 13.9 minutes (±2.8) |
| 7 | Central City | 13.4 minutes (±8.4) |
North Spearfish is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 North Spearfish
How long is the average commute in North Spearfish?
Workers who live in North Spearfish, SD take an average of 17.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in North Spearfish without a car?
0.0% of households in North Spearfish have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in North Spearfish?
6.2% (±4.9 points) of workers who live in North Spearfish worked from home, and 98.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Spearfish CDP, South Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Spearfish CDP, South Dakota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Spearfish CDP, 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 North Spearfish CDP, South Dakota (place:45715, 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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