How long is the commute from Watertown, SD?
Workers who live in Watertown, SD take an average of 12.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
4.8% work from home.
6.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 12.6 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Households without a car
- 6.3%
How people in Watertown get to work
| Means of transportation | Watertown | Codington County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.8% (±2.8 points) | 83.7% | 77.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.1% (±2.7 points) | 8.4% | 8.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.5 points) | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±0.7 points) | 1.3% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.5 points) | 0.6% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.8% (±1.4 points) | 5.6% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Watertown, the average commute is not measurably different from Codington County (14.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in South Dakota (17.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Watertown, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Codington County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Codington County, Watertown ranks 21 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 560 of 652.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Watertown
| Vehicles available | Watertown | Codington County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.3% (±1.8 points) | 5.3% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.3% (±3.7 points) | 25.7% | 28.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.4% (±3.9 points) | 38.9% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.9% (±3.1 points) | 30.1% | 30.1% | 21.9% |
In Watertown, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Codington County (5.3%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (5.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Watertown
| Watertown | Codington County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.8% (±1.4 points) | 5.6% (±1.3 points) | 9.7% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.7% (±2.1 points) | 92.6% (±1.8 points) | 94.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.3% (±2.7 points) | 87.6% (±2.4 points) | 89.6% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Watertown, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Codington County (87.6%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (89.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Watertown
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown | — | 12.6 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| Lake Township (Codington County) | 3.3 mi | 20.1 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
| Pelican Township | 5.2 mi | 12.8 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Elmira Township | 5.2 mi | 9.8 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Sheridan Township | 6.7 mi | 17.3 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Rauville Township | 8.0 mi | 19.2 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Richland Township (Codington County) | 8.4 mi | 20.3 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Fuller Township | 9.3 mi | 26.5 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Kampeska Township | 9.3 mi | 22.2 minutes (±7.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Elmira Township, SD (9.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lake Township (Codington County), SD (20.1 minutes), Rauville Township, SD (19.2 minutes), Richland Township (Codington County), SD (20.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Codington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Richland Township (Codington County) | 20.3 minutes (±3.1) |
| 16 | Lake Township (Codington County) | 20.1 minutes (±5.0) |
| 17 | Rauville Township | 19.2 minutes (±4.2) |
| 18 | Kranzburg | 17.7 minutes (±4.9) |
| 19 | Sheridan Township | 17.3 minutes (±4.7) |
| 20 | Pelican Township | 12.8 minutes (±1.8) |
| 21 | Watertown | 12.6 minutes (±1.2) |
| 22 | Elmira Township | 9.8 minutes (±2.2) |
Showing 8 of 22 places in Codington 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 Watertown
How long is the average commute in Watertown?
Workers who live in Watertown, SD take an average of 12.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Watertown without a car?
6.3% of households in Watertown have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Watertown?
4.8% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in Watertown worked from home, and 87.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watertown city, South Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watertown city, South Dakota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watertown city, South Dakota
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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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