How long is the commute from Sturgis, SD?
Workers who live in Sturgis, SD take an average of 18.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.4% of workers drive alone to work.
2.3% take public transportation.
7.8% of workers walk to work.
2.0% work from home.
13.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.3 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 2.3%
- Work from home
- 2.0%
- Households without a car
- 13.5%
How people in Sturgis get to work
| Means of transportation | Sturgis | Meade County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.4% (±10.4 points) | 76.6% | 77.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.8% (±6.9 points) | 7.5% | 8.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.3% (±2.6 points) | 1.0% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 7.8% (±10.6 points) | 5.2% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.7% (±3.4 points) | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.0% (±1.5 points) | 8.1% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Sturgis, the average commute is not measurably different from Meade County (19.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (17.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sturgis, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Meade County (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Meade County, Sturgis ranks 3 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 379 of 652.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sturgis
| Vehicles available | Sturgis | Meade County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.5% (±6.5 points) | 3.8% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.1% (±5.8 points) | 18.4% | 28.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.8% (±6.5 points) | 40.7% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.6% (±6.7 points) | 37.1% | 30.1% | 21.9% |
In Sturgis, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Meade County (3.8%).
It is also higher than in South Dakota (5.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Sturgis
| Sturgis | Meade County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.0% (±1.5 points) | 8.1% (±1.9 points) | 9.7% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.5% (±3.7 points) | 94.8% (±1.9 points) | 94.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.8% (±3.9 points) | 93.4% (±1.7 points) | 89.6% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Sturgis, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Meade County (93.4%).
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 Sturgis
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sturgis | — | 18.3 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Whitewood | 7.7 mi | 25.2 minutes (±8.1) | Not measurably different |
| Deadwood | 11 mi | 13.9 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Central City | 14 mi | 13.4 minutes (±8.4) | Not measurably different |
| Lead | 14 mi | 20.1 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Piedmont | 15 mi | 15.6 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Vale Township | 15 mi | 9.7 minutes (±4.8) | Lower |
| St. Onge Township | 16 mi | 28.7 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Spearfish | 17 mi | 16.3 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Deadwood, SD (13.9 minutes), Vale Township, SD (9.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: St. Onge Township, SD (28.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Meade County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blackhawk | 23.5 minutes (±4.0) |
| 2 | Summerset | 19.7 minutes (±1.9) |
| 3 | Sturgis | 18.3 minutes (±2.2) |
| 4 | Piedmont | 15.6 minutes (±4.3) |
| 5 | Faith | 11.5 minutes (±4.6) |
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 Sturgis
How long is the average commute in Sturgis?
Workers who live in Sturgis, SD take an average of 18.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sturgis without a car?
13.5% of households in Sturgis have no vehicle, and 2.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sturgis?
2.0% (±1.5 points) of workers who live in Sturgis worked from home, and 89.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sturgis city, South Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sturgis city, South Dakota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sturgis 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 Sturgis city, South Dakota (place:62100, 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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