How long is the commute from Sterling Township, SD?
Workers who live in Sterling Township, SD take an average of 16.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
94.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
5.1% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.0 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.1%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Sterling Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Sterling Township | Brookings County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 94.9% (±9.7 points) | 73.9% | 77.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.0% (±10.9 points) | 9.2% | 8.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±10.9 points) | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±10.9 points) | 3.9% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±10.9 points) | 1.5% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.1% (±9.7 points) | 11.1% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Sterling Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Brookings County (14.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in South Dakota (17.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sterling Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Brookings County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Brookings County, Sterling Township ranks 21 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 464 of 652.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sterling Township
| Vehicles available | Sterling Township | Brookings County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±17.9 points) | 5.2% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 13.5% (±19.4 points) | 28.7% | 28.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.9% (±34.0 points) | 36.8% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 43.7% (±34.6 points) | 29.3% | 30.1% | 21.9% |
In Sterling Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Brookings County (5.2%).
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 Sterling Township
| Sterling Township | Brookings County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.1% (±9.7 points) | 11.1% (±1.8 points) | 9.7% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±17.9 points) | 96.8% (±1.0 points) | 94.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 100.0% (±17.9 points) | 91.2% (±1.8 points) | 89.6% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Sterling Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Brookings County (91.2%).
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 Sterling Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Township | — | 16.0 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Bruce | 4.2 mi | 20.2 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Brookings Township | 5.0 mi | 13.5 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Afton Township (Brookings County) | 5.5 mi | 24.3 minutes (±6.3) | Higher |
| Eureka Township (Brookings County) | 6.5 mi | 38.0 minutes (±34.6) | Not measurably different |
| Oakwood Township | 7.0 mi | 25.8 minutes (±7.8) | Higher |
| Brookings | 7.2 mi | 12.5 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Volga | 7.8 mi | 15.2 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Aurora Township (Brookings County) | 8.0 mi | 13.5 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Brookings Township, SD (13.5 minutes), Brookings, SD (12.5 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Afton Township (Brookings County), SD (24.3 minutes), Oakwood Township, SD (25.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Brookings County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Preston Township | 17.5 minutes (±5.0) |
| 16 | Trenton Township | 17.1 minutes (±9.3) |
| 17 | Aurora | 16.6 minutes (±1.4) |
| 18 | Medary Township | 16.5 minutes (±5.1) |
| 19 | Elkton | 16.2 minutes (±2.1) |
| 20 | Lake Hendricks Township | 16.1 minutes (±6.0) |
| 21 | Sterling Township | 16.0 minutes (±1.5) |
| 22 (tie) | Bushnell | 15.2 minutes (±5.5) |
| 22 (tie) | Volga | 15.2 minutes (±1.8) |
| 24 (tie) | Aurora Township (Brookings County) | 13.5 minutes (±2.1) |
| 24 (tie) | Brookings Township | 13.5 minutes (±1.1) |
| 26 | Brookings | 12.5 minutes (±1.1) |
Showing 12 of 26 places in Brookings 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 Sterling Township
How long is the average commute in Sterling Township?
Workers who live in Sterling Township, SD take an average of 16.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sterling Township without a car?
0.0% of households in Sterling Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sterling Township?
5.1% (±9.7 points) of workers who live in Sterling Township worked from home, and 100.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sterling township, Brookings County, South Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sterling township, Brookings County, South Dakota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sterling township, Brookings County, 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 Sterling township, Brookings County, South Dakota (county subdivision:61620, in state:46 county:011).
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 .