How long is the commute from Rapid Valley, SD?
Workers who live in Rapid Valley, SD take an average of 19.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.9% of workers walk to work.
9.2% work from home.
5.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.8 minutes (±4.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.2%
- Households without a car
- 5.2%
How people in Rapid Valley get to work
| Means of transportation | Rapid Valley | Pennington County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.5% (±6.3 points) | 77.4% | 77.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.3% (±2.5 points) | 9.1% | 8.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.6 points) | 0.2% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.9% (±2.6 points) | 1.9% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.1% (±3.1 points) | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.2% (±4.2 points) | 9.6% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Rapid Valley, the average commute is not measurably different from Pennington County (19.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (17.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Rapid Valley, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Pennington County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Pennington County, Rapid Valley ranks 10 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 334 of 652.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Rapid Valley
| Vehicles available | Rapid Valley | Pennington County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.2% (±5.7 points) | 5.6% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.6% (±6.5 points) | 30.2% | 28.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.6% (±7.8 points) | 35.5% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 33.7% (±6.7 points) | 28.7% | 30.1% | 21.9% |
In Rapid Valley, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Pennington County (5.6%).
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 Rapid Valley
| Rapid Valley | Pennington County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.2% (±4.2 points) | 9.6% (±1.1 points) | 9.7% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.6% (±4.0 points) | 95.2% (±0.8 points) | 94.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.0% (±2.9 points) | 90.6% (±1.1 points) | 89.6% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Rapid Valley, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Pennington County (90.6%).
It is also higher than in South Dakota (89.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Rapid Valley
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid Valley | — | 19.8 minutes (±4.1) | — |
| Green Valley | 2.0 mi | 38.2 minutes (±15.3) | Higher |
| Box Elder | 3.6 mi | 20.1 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Ashland Heights | 4.6 mi | 17.3 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Rapid City | 4.8 mi | 17.5 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Colonial Pine Hills | 10 mi | 20.5 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Blackhawk | 12 mi | 23.5 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Summerset | 14 mi | 19.7 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| New Underwood | 14 mi | 26.9 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Green Valley, SD (38.2 minutes), New Underwood, SD (26.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Pennington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | New Underwood | 26.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 5 | Huron Township | 25.9 minutes (±5.7) |
| 6 | Hill City | 24.6 minutes (±9.3) |
| 7 | Wasta | 21.9 minutes (±4.9) |
| 8 | Colonial Pine Hills | 20.5 minutes (±2.3) |
| 9 | Box Elder | 20.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 10 | Rapid Valley | 19.8 minutes (±4.1) |
| 11 | Rapid City | 17.5 minutes (±1.2) |
| 12 | Ashland Heights | 17.3 minutes (±6.4) |
| 13 | Wall | 17.2 minutes (±5.6) |
Showing 10 of 13 places in Pennington County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Rapid Valley 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 Rapid Valley
How long is the average commute in Rapid Valley?
Workers who live in Rapid Valley, SD take an average of 19.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Rapid Valley without a car?
5.2% of households in Rapid Valley have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Rapid Valley?
9.2% (±4.2 points) of workers who live in Rapid Valley worked from home, and 95.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rapid Valley CDP, South Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rapid Valley CDP, South Dakota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rapid Valley 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 Rapid Valley CDP, South Dakota (place:53007, 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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