How long is the commute from Wessington Springs, SD?
Workers who live in Wessington Springs, SD take an average of 15.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.6% of workers walk to work.
15.4% work from home.
6.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.5 minutes (±4.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 15.4%
- Households without a car
- 6.7%
How people in Wessington Springs get to work
| Means of transportation | Wessington Springs | Jerauld County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.7% (±10.1 points) | 71.1% | 77.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.0% (±4.6 points) | 6.3% | 8.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±7.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.6% (±2.6 points) | 2.0% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±1.2 points) | 0.7% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.4% (±9.6 points) | 19.8% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Wessington Springs, the average commute is not measurably different from Jerauld County (15.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (17.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Wessington Springs, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jerauld County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Jerauld County, Wessington Springs ranks 2 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 483 of 652.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wessington Springs
| Vehicles available | Wessington Springs | Jerauld County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.7% (±4.1 points) | 5.4% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.8% (±11.5 points) | 23.7% | 28.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.0% (±10.0 points) | 29.8% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.5% (±8.9 points) | 41.1% | 30.1% | 21.9% |
In Wessington Springs, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Jerauld County (5.4%).
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 Wessington Springs
| Wessington Springs | Jerauld County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.4% (±9.6 points) | 19.8% (±5.3 points) | 9.7% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 83.4% (±7.5 points) | 91.1% (±3.5 points) | 94.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 82.8% (±8.4 points) | 86.0% (±5.3 points) | 89.6% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Wessington Springs, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Jerauld County (86.0%).
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 Wessington Springs
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wessington Springs | — | 15.5 minutes (±4.2) | — |
| Wessington Springs Township | 3.8 mi | 7.8 minutes (±3.7) | Lower |
| Viola Township | 7.3 mi | 22.0 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Lane | 7.3 mi | 12.8 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Alpena Township | 9.8 mi | 13.8 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Kellogg Township | 11 mi | 23.0 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
| Alpena | 12 mi | 14.3 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Wessington Springs Township, SD (7.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Kellogg Township, SD (23.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jerauld County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viola Township | 22.0 minutes (±7.2) |
| 2 | Wessington Springs | 15.5 minutes (±4.2) |
| 3 | Alpena | 14.3 minutes (±6.0) |
| 4 | Alpena Township | 13.8 minutes (±3.4) |
| 5 | Lane | 12.8 minutes (±3.4) |
| 6 | Wessington Springs Township | 7.8 minutes (±3.7) |
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 Wessington Springs
How long is the average commute in Wessington Springs?
Workers who live in Wessington Springs, SD take an average of 15.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wessington Springs without a car?
6.7% of households in Wessington Springs have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wessington Springs?
15.4% (±9.6 points) of workers who live in Wessington Springs worked from home, and 82.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wessington Springs city, South Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wessington Springs city, South Dakota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wessington Springs city, 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 Wessington Springs city, South Dakota (place:70220, in state:46).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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