How long is the commute from Webster, SD?
Workers who live in Webster, SD take an average of 19.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
2.0% of workers walk to work.
6.7% work from home.
11.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.3 minutes (±6.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Households without a car
- 11.6%
How people in Webster get to work
| Means of transportation | Webster | Day County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.0% (±10.3 points) | 76.3% | 77.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.7% (±6.3 points) | 7.4% | 8.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±1.1 points) | 0.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.0% (±2.8 points) | 3.2% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 0.5% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.7% (±5.9 points) | 12.0% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Webster, 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 Webster, 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 lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Day County, Webster ranks 10 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 349 of 652.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Webster
| Vehicles available | Webster | Day County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.6% (±5.4 points) | 6.0% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.5% (±9.2 points) | 25.5% | 28.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.6% (±7.9 points) | 30.5% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.4% (±7.9 points) | 38.0% | 30.1% | 21.9% |
In Webster, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Day County (6.0%).
It is also higher than in South Dakota (5.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Webster
| Webster | Day County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.7% (±5.9 points) | 12.0% (±3.5 points) | 9.7% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 86.5% (±6.3 points) | 87.3% (±3.0 points) | 94.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.8% (±7.0 points) | 83.8% (±3.3 points) | 89.6% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Webster, 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 lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Webster
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster | — | 19.3 minutes (±6.7) | — |
| Webster Township | 3.8 mi | 24.3 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Waubay | 11 mi | 13.1 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Lynn Township (Day County) | 11 mi | 48.5 minutes (±32.8) | Not measurably different |
| Bristol | 11 mi | 20.6 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Wheatland Township | 11 mi | 16.4 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
| Roslyn | 11 mi | 32.0 minutes (±15.4) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Egeland Township | 34.8 minutes (±18.8) |
| 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 12 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 Webster
How long is the average commute in Webster?
Workers who live in Webster, SD take an average of 19.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Webster without a car?
11.6% of households in Webster have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Webster?
6.7% (±5.9 points) of workers who live in Webster worked from home, and 83.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Webster city, South Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Webster city, South Dakota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Webster 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 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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