How long is the commute from Sisseton, SD?
Workers who live in Sisseton, SD take an average of 11.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.2% of workers drive alone to work.
1.3% take public transportation.
2.0% of workers walk to work.
5.7% work from home.
9.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 11.7 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 1.3%
- Work from home
- 5.7%
- Households without a car
- 9.2%
How people in Sisseton get to work
| Means of transportation | Sisseton | Roberts County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.2% (±7.7 points) | 75.3% | 77.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.2% (±3.3 points) | 8.1% | 8.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.3% (±1.5 points) | 1.1% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.0% (±1.3 points) | 4.2% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.6% (±4.1 points) | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.7% (±3.8 points) | 9.0% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Sisseton, the average commute is lower than in Roberts County (16.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in South Dakota (17.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sisseton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Roberts County (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Roberts County, Sisseton ranks 24 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 588 of 652.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sisseton
| Vehicles available | Sisseton | Roberts County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.2% (±4.3 points) | 4.6% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.8% (±7.1 points) | 26.1% | 28.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.8% (±6.4 points) | 36.1% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.2% (±5.2 points) | 33.2% | 30.1% | 21.9% |
In Sisseton, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Roberts County (4.6%).
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 Sisseton
| Sisseton | Roberts County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.7% (±3.8 points) | 9.0% (±1.9 points) | 9.7% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 86.5% (±4.7 points) | 87.9% (±2.0 points) | 94.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 82.0% (±5.0 points) | 83.3% (±2.3 points) | 89.6% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Sisseton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Roberts County (83.3%).
It is also lower than in South Dakota (89.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Sisseton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sisseton | — | 11.7 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| Sisseton Township (Roberts County) | 1.9 mi | 15.7 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Goodwill Township | 4.6 mi | 13.8 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Grant Township (Roberts County) | 5.9 mi | 11.9 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Long Hollow Township | 6.0 mi | 9.8 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Peever | 9.4 mi | 23.5 minutes (±5.9) | Higher |
| Lawrence Township (Roberts County) | 11 mi | 11.4 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Browns Valley | 11 mi | 14.1 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Peever, SD (23.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Roberts County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Geneseo Township | 14.7 minutes (±3.1) |
| 19 | Becker Township | 14.5 minutes (±3.1) |
| 20 | Lien Township | 14.2 minutes (±1.5) |
| 21 | Goodwill Township | 13.8 minutes (±2.8) |
| 22 | White Rock Township | 13.1 minutes (±3.2) |
| 23 | Grant Township (Roberts County) | 11.9 minutes (±2.7) |
| 24 | Sisseton | 11.7 minutes (±1.9) |
| 25 | Lawrence Township (Roberts County) | 11.4 minutes (±2.9) |
| 26 | Long Hollow Township | 9.8 minutes (±3.3) |
Showing 9 of 26 places in Roberts 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 Sisseton
How long is the average commute in Sisseton?
Workers who live in Sisseton, SD take an average of 11.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sisseton without a car?
9.2% of households in Sisseton have no vehicle, and 1.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sisseton?
5.7% (±3.8 points) of workers who live in Sisseton worked from home, and 82.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sisseton city, South Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sisseton city, South Dakota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sisseton 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 Sisseton city, South Dakota (place:59260, in state:46).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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