How long is the commute from Timber Lake, SD?

Name: Commute and cars in Timber Lake, SD, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Timber Lake, SD take an average of 30.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

75.3% of workers drive alone to work.

1.0% take public transportation.

7.6% of workers walk to work.

8.7% work from home.

4.9% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 30.4 minutes (±9.5)
Public transportation: 1.0%
Work from home: 8.7%
Households without a car: 4.9%

How people in Timber Lake get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Timber Lake	Dewey County	South Dakota	United States
Drove alone	75.3% (±9.3 points)	71.9%	77.0%	68.8%
Carpooled	7.3% (±5.6 points)	8.9%	8.3%	8.5%
Public transportation	1.0% (±1.5 points)	0.6%	0.5%	3.2%
Walked	7.6% (±4.7 points)	2.4%	3.1%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	0.0% (±8.3 points)	2.7%	1.3%	2.0%
Worked from home	8.7% (±7.7 points)	13.5%	9.7%	15.1%

In Timber Lake, the average commute is higher than in Dewey County (18.5 minutes).

It is also higher than in South Dakota (17.8 minutes).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Timber Lake, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Dewey County (0.6%).

It is not measurably different from South Dakota (0.5%).

It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).

In Dewey County, Timber Lake ranks 1 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 76 of 652.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Timber Lake

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Timber Lake	Dewey County	South Dakota	United States
No vehicle	4.9% (±3.6 points)	11.6%	5.2%	8.4%
1 vehicle	25.2% (±8.5 points)	31.0%	28.4%	33.1%
2 vehicles	33.5% (±9.9 points)	31.3%	36.3%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	36.5% (±10.8 points)	26.2%	30.1%	21.9%

In Timber Lake, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Dewey County (11.6%).

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 Timber Lake

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Timber Lake	Dewey County	South Dakota	United States
Workers working from home	8.7% (±7.7 points)	13.5% (±3.6 points)	9.7% (±0.3 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	89.1% (±5.3 points)	83.6% (±3.4 points)	94.2% (±0.3 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	86.5% (±6.3 points)	84.7% (±3.4 points)	89.6% (±0.3 points)	91.0%

In Timber Lake, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Dewey County (84.7%).

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 Timber Lake

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Timber Lake
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Timber Lake	—	30.4 minutes (±9.5)	—
Isabel	18 mi	15.1 minutes (±4.2)	Lower
North Eagle Butte	29 mi	12.3 minutes (±3.5)	Lower
McLaughlin	29 mi	19.9 minutes (±2.4)	Lower
Eagle Butte	31 mi	10.2 minutes (±3.0)	Lower
Mobridge	32 mi	14.3 minutes (±2.7)	Lower
McIntosh	37 mi	11.0 minutes (±6.1)	Lower
Dupree	37 mi	18.8 minutes (±3.7)	Lower
Glenham	39 mi	16.9 minutes (±9.1)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Isabel, SD (15.1 minutes), North Eagle Butte, SD (12.3 minutes), McLaughlin, SD (19.9 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Dewey County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
1	Timber Lake	30.4 minutes (±9.5)
2	Isabel	15.1 minutes (±4.2)
3	North Eagle Butte	12.3 minutes (±3.5)
4	Eagle Butte	10.2 minutes (±3.0)

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 Timber Lake

How long is the average commute in Timber Lake?

Workers who live in Timber Lake, SD take an average of 30.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Timber Lake without a car?

4.9% of households in Timber Lake have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Timber Lake?

8.7% (±7.7 points) of workers who live in Timber Lake worked from home, and 86.5% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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