How long is the commute from Spearfish, SD?
Workers who live in Spearfish, SD take an average of 16.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.6% of workers drive alone to work.
1.3% take public transportation.
7.3% of workers walk to work.
6.6% work from home.
7.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.3 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 1.3%
- Work from home
- 6.6%
- Households without a car
- 7.4%
How people in Spearfish get to work
| Means of transportation | Spearfish | Lawrence County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.6% (±4.1 points) | 76.3% | 77.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.7% (±2.4 points) | 10.8% | 8.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.3% (±1.2 points) | 0.9% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 7.3% (±3.4 points) | 4.3% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | 1.2% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.6% (±2.3 points) | 6.5% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Spearfish, the average commute is lower than in Lawrence County (19.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (17.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Spearfish, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lawrence County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lawrence County, Spearfish ranks 5 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 452 of 652.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Spearfish
| Vehicles available | Spearfish | Lawrence County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.4% (±2.7 points) | 4.8% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.5% (±5.9 points) | 29.1% | 28.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.8% (±5.8 points) | 37.5% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.3% (±4.2 points) | 28.6% | 30.1% | 21.9% |
In Spearfish, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lawrence County (4.8%).
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 Spearfish
| Spearfish | Lawrence County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.6% (±2.3 points) | 6.5% (±1.6 points) | 9.7% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.4% (±2.1 points) | 92.3% (±1.8 points) | 94.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.2% (±3.3 points) | 89.6% (±2.3 points) | 89.6% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Spearfish, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lawrence County (89.6%).
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 Spearfish
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spearfish | — | 16.3 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| North Spearfish | 4.5 mi | 17.5 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| St. Onge Township | 5.8 mi | 28.7 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Deadwood | 8.6 mi | 13.9 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Central City | 8.8 mi | 13.4 minutes (±8.4) | Not measurably different |
| Whitewood | 9.0 mi | 25.2 minutes (±8.1) | Higher |
| Lead | 9.9 mi | 20.1 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Belle Fourche | 12 mi | 25.8 minutes (±5.4) | Higher |
| Fruitdale | 14 mi | 25.5 minutes (±21.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: St. Onge Township, SD (28.7 minutes), Whitewood, SD (25.2 minutes), Belle Fourche, SD (25.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lawrence County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Onge Township | 28.7 minutes (±4.2) |
| 2 | Whitewood | 25.2 minutes (±8.1) |
| 3 | Lead | 20.1 minutes (±5.5) |
| 4 | North Spearfish | 17.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 5 | Spearfish | 16.3 minutes (±2.1) |
| 6 | Deadwood | 13.9 minutes (±2.8) |
| 7 | Central City | 13.4 minutes (±8.4) |
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 Spearfish
How long is the average commute in Spearfish?
Workers who live in Spearfish, SD take an average of 16.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Spearfish without a car?
7.4% of households in Spearfish have no vehicle, and 1.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Spearfish?
6.6% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in Spearfish worked from home, and 92.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spearfish city, South Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spearfish city, South Dakota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spearfish 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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