How long is the commute from Piedmont, SD?
Workers who live in Piedmont, SD take an average of 15.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
20.2% of workers walk to work.
4.3% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.6 minutes (±4.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.3%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Piedmont get to work
| Means of transportation | Piedmont | Meade County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.0% (±19.0 points) | 76.6% | 77.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.1% (±4.1 points) | 7.5% | 8.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.8 points) | 1.0% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 20.2% (±20.4 points) | 5.2% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.3% (±3.1 points) | 8.1% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Piedmont, the average commute is not measurably different from Meade County (19.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (17.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Piedmont, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Meade County (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Meade County, Piedmont ranks 4 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 480 of 652.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Piedmont
| Vehicles available | Piedmont | Meade County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±5.6 points) | 3.8% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 11.0% (±6.6 points) | 18.4% | 28.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.2% (±14.8 points) | 40.7% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 48.7% (±16.9 points) | 37.1% | 30.1% | 21.9% |
In Piedmont, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Meade County (3.8%).
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 Piedmont
| Piedmont | Meade County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.3% (±3.1 points) | 8.1% (±1.9 points) | 9.7% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% (±2.8 points) | 94.8% (±1.9 points) | 94.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.9% (±4.6 points) | 93.4% (±1.7 points) | 89.6% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Piedmont, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Meade County (93.4%).
It is also higher than in South Dakota (89.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Piedmont
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont | — | 15.6 minutes (±4.3) | — |
| Summerset | 2.4 mi | 19.7 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Blackhawk | 5.0 mi | 23.5 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Rapid City | 13 mi | 17.5 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Ashland Heights | 14 mi | 17.3 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Colonial Pine Hills | 14 mi | 20.5 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Sturgis | 15 mi | 18.3 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Rapid Valley | 16 mi | 19.8 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Box Elder | 16 mi | 20.1 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Blackhawk, SD (23.5 minutes), Colonial Pine Hills, SD (20.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Meade County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blackhawk | 23.5 minutes (±4.0) |
| 2 | Summerset | 19.7 minutes (±1.9) |
| 3 | Sturgis | 18.3 minutes (±2.2) |
| 4 | Piedmont | 15.6 minutes (±4.3) |
| 5 | Faith | 11.5 minutes (±4.6) |
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 Piedmont
How long is the average commute in Piedmont?
Workers who live in Piedmont, SD take an average of 15.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Piedmont without a car?
0.0% of households in Piedmont have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Piedmont?
4.3% (±3.1 points) of workers who live in Piedmont worked from home, and 94.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Piedmont city, South Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Piedmont city, South Dakota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Piedmont 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 Piedmont city, South Dakota (place:49500, 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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