How long is the commute from Parkston, SD?
Workers who live in Parkston, SD take an average of 16.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.8% of workers walk to work.
4.6% work from home.
5.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.0 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.6%
- Households without a car
- 5.8%
How people in Parkston get to work
| Means of transportation | Parkston | Hutchinson County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.1% (±4.5 points) | 78.7% | 77.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.5% (±2.6 points) | 6.7% | 8.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.8% (±3.6 points) | 5.8% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 0.7% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.6% (±2.9 points) | 8.1% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Parkston, the average commute is not measurably different from Hutchinson County (17.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (17.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Parkston, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Hutchinson County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Hutchinson County, Parkston ranks 10 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 463 of 652.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Parkston
| Vehicles available | Parkston | Hutchinson County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.8% (±3.2 points) | 5.4% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.3% (±5.8 points) | 21.3% | 28.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.4% (±7.1 points) | 31.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.6% (±6.5 points) | 42.0% | 30.1% | 21.9% |
In Parkston, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Hutchinson County (5.4%).
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 Parkston
| Parkston | Hutchinson County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.6% (±2.9 points) | 8.1% (±4.0 points) | 9.7% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.1% (±5.8 points) | 89.6% (±2.4 points) | 94.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.6% (±4.6 points) | 86.7% (±2.5 points) | 89.6% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Parkston, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Hutchinson County (86.7%).
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 Parkston
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkston | — | 16.0 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| Liberty Township (Hutchinson County) | 2.7 mi | 12.3 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Susquehanna Township | 3.4 mi | 6.1 minutes (±5.0) | Lower |
| Dimock | 5.8 mi | 18.0 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Milltown Township | 8.4 mi | 30.4 minutes (±12.1) | Higher |
| Washington Township (Douglas County) | 10 mi | 20.8 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Ethan | 11 mi | 28.3 minutes (±7.9) | Higher |
| Belmont Township (Douglas County) | 11 mi | 18.5 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Sharon Township | 11 mi | 17.5 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Susquehanna Township, SD (6.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Milltown Township, SD (30.4 minutes), Ethan, SD (28.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hutchinson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Tripp | 23.2 minutes (±3.7) |
| 5 | Kassel Township | 19.7 minutes (±12.7) |
| 6 (tie) | Kaylor Township | 19.1 minutes (±4.5) |
| 6 (tie) | Molan Township | 19.1 minutes (±5.2) |
| 8 | Dimock | 18.0 minutes (±3.2) |
| 9 | Sharon Township | 17.5 minutes (±5.5) |
| 10 | Parkston | 16.0 minutes (±3.0) |
| 11 | Freeman | 15.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 12 | Menno | 15.0 minutes (±4.4) |
| 13 | Silver Lake Township | 13.5 minutes (±7.8) |
| 14 | Olivet | 12.5 minutes (±4.2) |
| 15 | Liberty Township (Hutchinson County) | 12.3 minutes (±4.3) |
| 16 | Sweet Township | 8.1 minutes (±4.2) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Hutchinson 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 Parkston
How long is the average commute in Parkston?
Workers who live in Parkston, SD take an average of 16.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Parkston without a car?
5.8% of households in Parkston have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Parkston?
4.6% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in Parkston worked from home, and 87.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Parkston city, South Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Parkston city, South Dakota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Parkston city, South Dakota
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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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Figures last updated on .
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