How long is the commute from Wellington Township, SD?
Workers who live in Wellington Township, SD take an average of 29.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
5.6% of workers walk to work.
3.1% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.2 minutes (±5.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.1%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Wellington Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Wellington Township | Minnehaha County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.1% (±18.2 points) | 77.2% | 77.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 21.2% (±19.3 points) | 7.8% | 8.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±7.5 points) | 0.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.6% (±9.0 points) | 2.0% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±7.5 points) | 1.2% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.1% (±4.6 points) | 11.1% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Wellington Township, the average commute is higher than in Minnehaha County (17.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in South Dakota (17.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Wellington Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Minnehaha 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 Minnehaha County, Wellington Township ranks 8 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 88 of 652.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wellington Township
| Vehicles available | Wellington Township | Minnehaha County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±12.6 points) | 5.6% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% (±12.6 points) | 33.8% | 28.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 18.8% (±17.9 points) | 37.1% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 81.2% (±17.9 points) | 23.5% | 30.1% | 21.9% |
In Wellington Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Minnehaha County (5.6%).
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 Wellington Township
| Wellington Township | Minnehaha County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.1% (±4.6 points) | 11.1% (±0.7 points) | 9.7% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±12.6 points) | 96.7% (±0.5 points) | 94.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.3% (±5.8 points) | 92.6% (±0.6 points) | 89.6% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Wellington Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Minnehaha County (92.6%).
It is also higher than in South Dakota (89.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Wellington Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Township | — | 29.2 minutes (±5.9) | — |
| Humboldt Township | 5.1 mi | 9.7 minutes (±7.2) | Lower |
| Spring Valley Township (McCook County) | 5.7 mi | 28.3 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Brothersfield Township | 5.8 mi | 12.9 minutes (±3.7) | Lower |
| Wall Lake Township | 6.3 mi | 23.3 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Humboldt | 6.8 mi | 27.6 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Home Township | 7.2 mi | 19.4 minutes (±4.2) | Lower |
| Greenland Township | 7.4 mi | 31.8 minutes (±11.2) | Not measurably different |
| Monroe | 8.2 mi | 30.5 minutes (±8.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Humboldt Township, SD (9.7 minutes), Brothersfield Township, SD (12.9 minutes), Home Township, SD (19.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Minnehaha County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Hartford Township | 40.0 minutes (±25.7) |
| 3 | Palisade Township | 34.2 minutes (±10.1) |
| 4 | Buffalo Township (Minnehaha County) | 34.0 minutes (±8.3) |
| 5 | Sherman | 32.3 minutes (±18.6) |
| 6 | Grand Meadow Township | 30.8 minutes (±4.6) |
| 7 | Lyons Township | 30.0 minutes (±10.7) |
| 8 | Wellington Township | 29.2 minutes (±5.9) |
| 9 (tie) | Humboldt | 27.6 minutes (±2.6) |
| 9 (tie) | Valley Springs Township | 27.6 minutes (±3.1) |
| 11 | Crooks | 26.3 minutes (±7.9) |
| 12 | Colton | 26.0 minutes (±3.7) |
| 13 | Garretson | 25.9 minutes (±4.2) |
| 14 | Wayne Township (Minnehaha County) | 25.1 minutes (±7.3) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Minnehaha 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 Wellington Township
How long is the average commute in Wellington Township?
Workers who live in Wellington Township, SD take an average of 29.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wellington Township without a car?
0.0% of households in Wellington Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wellington Township?
3.1% (±4.6 points) of workers who live in Wellington Township worked from home, and 97.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wellington township, Minnehaha County, South Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wellington township, Minnehaha County, South Dakota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wellington township, Minnehaha 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 Wellington township, Minnehaha County, South Dakota (county subdivision:69940, in state:46 county:099).
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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