How long is the commute from Volga, SD?
Workers who live in Volga, SD take an average of 15.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
10.5% work from home.
5.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.2 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Households without a car
- 5.3%
How people in Volga get to work
| Means of transportation | Volga | Brookings County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.6% (±7.9 points) | 73.9% | 77.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.8% (±4.5 points) | 9.2% | 8.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.9 points) | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±2.0 points) | 3.9% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.4% (±3.6 points) | 1.5% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.5% (±5.1 points) | 11.1% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Volga, 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 Volga, 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 lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Brookings County, Volga ranks 23 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 489 of 652.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Volga
| Vehicles available | Volga | Brookings County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.3% (±5.4 points) | 5.2% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.6% (±5.9 points) | 28.7% | 28.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.5% (±9.2 points) | 36.8% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.7% (±7.3 points) | 29.3% | 30.1% | 21.9% |
In Volga, 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 Volga
| Volga | Brookings County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.5% (±5.1 points) | 11.1% (±1.8 points) | 9.7% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.0% (±1.7 points) | 96.8% (±1.0 points) | 94.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.8% (±3.3 points) | 91.2% (±1.8 points) | 89.6% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Volga, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Brookings County (91.2%).
It is also higher than in South Dakota (89.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Volga
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volga | — | 15.2 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Brookings Township | 4.2 mi | 13.5 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Oakwood Township | 6.1 mi | 25.8 minutes (±7.8) | Higher |
| Oslo Township | 6.5 mi | 23.1 minutes (±12.4) | Not measurably different |
| Bangor Township | 6.7 mi | 18.1 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Brookings | 6.8 mi | 12.5 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Medary Township | 7.5 mi | 16.5 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Sterling Township | 7.8 mi | 16.0 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Sinai | 8.1 mi | 29.3 minutes (±8.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Brookings, SD (12.5 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Oakwood Township, SD (25.8 minutes), Sinai, SD (29.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 10 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 Volga
How long is the average commute in Volga?
Workers who live in Volga, SD take an average of 15.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Volga without a car?
5.3% of households in Volga have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Volga?
10.5% (±5.1 points) of workers who live in Volga worked from home, and 95.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Volga city, South Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Volga city, South Dakota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Volga city, South Dakota
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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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