How long is the commute from Vermillion, SD?
Workers who live in Vermillion, SD take an average of 16.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.7% of workers drive alone to work.
1.9% take public transportation.
10.6% of workers walk to work.
6.4% work from home.
6.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.9 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 1.9%
- Work from home
- 6.4%
- Households without a car
- 6.9%
How people in Vermillion get to work
| Means of transportation | Vermillion | Clay County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.7% (±4.8 points) | 75.4% | 77.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.4% (±3.1 points) | 5.8% | 8.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.9% (±1.8 points) | 1.5% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 10.6% (±3.1 points) | 8.9% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±1.4 points) | 1.8% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.4% (±2.9 points) | 6.6% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Vermillion, the average commute is not measurably different from Clay County (19.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (17.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Vermillion, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Clay County (1.5%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Clay County, Vermillion ranks 12 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 433 of 652.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Vermillion
| Vehicles available | Vermillion | Clay County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.9% (±2.8 points) | 5.7% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.7% (±5.6 points) | 38.0% | 28.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.7% (±5.5 points) | 32.2% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.7% (±3.9 points) | 24.1% | 30.1% | 21.9% |
In Vermillion, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Clay County (5.7%).
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 Vermillion
| Vermillion | Clay County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.4% (±2.9 points) | 6.6% (±2.2 points) | 9.7% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.5% (±2.2 points) | 95.9% (±1.9 points) | 94.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.9% (±4.0 points) | 90.6% (±3.3 points) | 89.6% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Vermillion, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Clay County (90.6%).
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 Vermillion
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermillion | — | 16.9 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Vermillion Township (Clay County) | 1.6 mi | 17.5 minutes (±11.0) | Not measurably different |
| Fairview Township (Clay County) | 3.5 mi | 22.3 minutes (±7.7) | Not measurably different |
| Spirit Mound Township | 6.5 mi | 34.0 minutes (±23.8) | Not measurably different |
| Maskell | 6.9 mi | 21.6 minutes (±8.8) | Not measurably different |
| Hooker Township (Dixon County) | 7.1 mi | 18.5 minutes (±8.0) | Not measurably different |
| Newcastle Township | 8.6 mi | 28.4 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Brule Township (Union County) | 9.1 mi | 17.0 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Newcastle | 9.3 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Newcastle Township, NE (28.4 minutes), Newcastle, NE (25.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Clay County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Star Township | 26.7 minutes (±10.6) |
| 7 | Meckling Township | 24.6 minutes (±5.6) |
| 8 | Bethel Township | 23.8 minutes (±7.3) |
| 9 | Wakonda | 23.3 minutes (±3.9) |
| 10 | Fairview Township (Clay County) | 22.3 minutes (±7.7) |
| 11 | Vermillion Township (Clay County) | 17.5 minutes (±11.0) |
| 12 | Vermillion | 16.9 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 7 of 12 places in Clay 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 Vermillion
How long is the average commute in Vermillion?
Workers who live in Vermillion, SD take an average of 16.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Vermillion without a car?
6.9% of households in Vermillion have no vehicle, and 1.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Vermillion?
6.4% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in Vermillion worked from home, and 91.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vermillion city, South Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vermillion city, South Dakota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vermillion 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 Vermillion city, South Dakota (place:66700, 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 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 .
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