How long is the commute from Pierre, SD?
Workers who live in Pierre, SD take an average of 13.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.0% of workers drive alone to work.
1.3% take public transportation.
4.0% of workers walk to work.
4.2% work from home.
7.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 13.3 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 1.3%
- Work from home
- 4.2%
- Households without a car
- 7.2%
How people in Pierre get to work
| Means of transportation | Pierre | Hughes County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.0% (±4.0 points) | 79.1% | 77.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.9% (±2.9 points) | 11.3% | 8.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.3% (±1.2 points) | 1.0% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.0% (±2.2 points) | 3.2% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.7 points) | 0.6% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.2% (±2.6 points) | 4.7% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Pierre, the average commute is not measurably different from Hughes County (14.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in South Dakota (17.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Pierre, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Hughes County (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Hughes County, Pierre ranks 3 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 543 of 652.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Pierre
| Vehicles available | Pierre | Hughes County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.2% (±2.4 points) | 7.8% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.9% (±5.1 points) | 32.0% | 28.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.5% (±4.3 points) | 33.2% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.4% (±3.5 points) | 27.0% | 30.1% | 21.9% |
In Pierre, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Hughes County (7.8%).
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 Pierre
| Pierre | Hughes County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.2% (±2.6 points) | 4.7% (±2.1 points) | 9.7% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% (±1.6 points) | 96.8% (±1.4 points) | 94.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.8% (±2.1 points) | 93.1% (±1.8 points) | 89.6% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Pierre, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Hughes County (93.1%).
It is also higher than in South Dakota (89.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Pierre
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierre | — | 13.3 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Fort Pierre | 3.1 mi | 17.4 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Blunt | 19 mi | 26.4 minutes (±9.1) | Higher |
| Onida | 26 mi | 18.2 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Harrold | 30 mi | 22.4 minutes (±6.9) | Higher |
| Vivian Township | 33 mi | 26.3 minutes (±12.5) | Higher |
| Agar | 34 mi | 13.6 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Presho | 35 mi | 13.4 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Blunt, SD (26.4 minutes), Onida, SD (18.2 minutes), Harrold, SD (22.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hughes County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blunt | 26.4 minutes (±9.1) |
| 2 | Harrold | 22.4 minutes (±6.9) |
| 3 | Pierre | 13.3 minutes (±2.2) |
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 Pierre
How long is the average commute in Pierre?
Workers who live in Pierre, SD take an average of 13.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Pierre without a car?
7.2% of households in Pierre have no vehicle, and 1.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Pierre?
4.2% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in Pierre worked from home, and 93.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pierre city, South Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pierre city, South Dakota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pierre 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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