How long is the commute from Waubay Township, SD?
Workers who live in Waubay Township, SD take an average of 18.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
7.9% of workers walk to work.
9.4% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.3 minutes (±5.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.4%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Waubay Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Waubay Township | Day County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.3% (±16.7 points) | 76.3% | 77.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.4% (±12.4 points) | 7.4% | 8.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±11.6 points) | 0.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 7.9% (±8.5 points) | 3.2% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±11.6 points) | 0.5% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.4% (±8.7 points) | 12.0% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Waubay Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Day County (22.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (17.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Waubay Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Day County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Day County, Waubay Township ranks 11 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 382 of 652.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Waubay Township
| Vehicles available | Waubay Township | Day County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±12.1 points) | 6.0% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.8% (±11.8 points) | 25.5% | 28.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.5% (±11.5 points) | 30.5% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 37.6% (±12.4 points) | 38.0% | 30.1% | 21.9% |
In Waubay Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Day County (6.0%).
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 Waubay Township
| Waubay Township | Day County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.4% (±8.7 points) | 12.0% (±3.5 points) | 9.7% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 85.1% (±10.5 points) | 87.3% (±3.0 points) | 94.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.1% (±10.2 points) | 83.8% (±3.3 points) | 89.6% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Waubay Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Day County (83.8%).
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 Waubay Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waubay Township | — | 18.3 minutes (±5.7) | — |
| Waubay | 4.0 mi | 13.1 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Ortley | 6.1 mi | 18.2 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Ortley Township | 7.6 mi | 20.2 minutes (±8.1) | Not measurably different |
| Kosciusko Township | 8.3 mi | 43.5 minutes (±16.5) | Higher |
| Webster | 11 mi | 19.3 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
| Blooming Valley Township | 12 mi | 20.6 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Roslyn | 12 mi | 32.0 minutes (±15.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Kosciusko Township, SD (43.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Day County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Roslyn | 32.0 minutes (±15.4) |
| 6 | Pierpont | 25.9 minutes (±7.7) |
| 7 | Webster Township | 24.3 minutes (±7.2) |
| 8 | Andover Township | 21.0 minutes (±5.5) |
| 9 | Bristol | 20.6 minutes (±5.0) |
| 10 | Webster | 19.3 minutes (±6.7) |
| 11 | Waubay Township | 18.3 minutes (±5.7) |
| 12 | Wheatland Township | 16.4 minutes (±6.7) |
| 13 | Union Township (Day County) | 15.0 minutes (±6.7) |
| 14 | Andover | 13.2 minutes (±8.5) |
| 15 | Waubay | 13.1 minutes (±3.2) |
Showing 11 of 15 places in Day 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 Waubay Township
How long is the average commute in Waubay Township?
Workers who live in Waubay Township, SD take an average of 18.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Waubay Township without a car?
0.0% of households in Waubay Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Waubay Township?
9.4% (±8.7 points) of workers who live in Waubay Township worked from home, and 85.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waubay township, Day County, South Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waubay township, Day County, South Dakota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waubay township, Day County, 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 Waubay township, Day County, South Dakota (county subdivision:69380, in state:46 county:037).
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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