How long is the commute from Wolsey, SD?
Workers who live in Wolsey, SD take an average of 17.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
8.7% of workers walk to work.
2.1% work from home.
2.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.4 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.1%
- Households without a car
- 2.1%
How people in Wolsey get to work
| Means of transportation | Wolsey | Beadle County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.3% (±7.9 points) | 75.3% | 77.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.8% (±4.3 points) | 11.1% | 8.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±7.2 points) | 0.1% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 8.7% (±6.2 points) | 4.1% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±7.2 points) | 3.1% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.1% (±2.1 points) | 6.2% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Wolsey, the average commute is higher than in Beadle County (13.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (17.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Wolsey, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Beadle County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Beadle County, Wolsey ranks 10 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 416 of 652.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wolsey
| Vehicles available | Wolsey | Beadle County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% (±3.2 points) | 8.5% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 15.4% (±5.8 points) | 25.7% | 28.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.8% (±10.3 points) | 33.4% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 41.7% (±8.6 points) | 32.4% | 30.1% | 21.9% |
In Wolsey, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Beadle County (8.5%).
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 Wolsey
| Wolsey | Beadle County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.1% (±2.1 points) | 6.2% (±1.6 points) | 9.7% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.8% (±7.4 points) | 94.0% (±1.8 points) | 94.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.3% (±6.9 points) | 88.9% (±2.4 points) | 89.6% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Wolsey, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Beadle County (88.9%).
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 Wolsey
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolsey | — | 17.4 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Wolsey Township | 2.4 mi | 15.3 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Hartland Township (Beadle County) | 3.8 mi | 12.5 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Allen Township | 7.0 mi | 11.7 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Theresa Township | 9.7 mi | 13.9 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Wessington | 11 mi | 14.3 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Fairfield Township | 12 mi | 16.5 minutes (±11.0) | Not measurably different |
| Kellogg Township | 12 mi | 23.0 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hartland Township (Beadle County), SD (12.5 minutes), Allen Township, SD (11.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Beadle County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Kellogg Township | 23.0 minutes (±5.2) |
| 5 | Lake Byron Township | 21.2 minutes (±3.5) |
| 6 | Yale | 20.8 minutes (±4.8) |
| 7 | Altoona Township | 19.5 minutes (±3.2) |
| 8 | Richland Township (Beadle County) | 19.4 minutes (±4.9) |
| 9 | Banner Township (Beadle County) | 17.5 minutes (±4.2) |
| 10 | Wolsey | 17.4 minutes (±2.2) |
| 11 | Fairfield Township | 16.5 minutes (±11.0) |
| 12 | Wolsey Township | 15.3 minutes (±5.7) |
| 13 | Cavour | 15.1 minutes (±3.5) |
| 14 | Wessington | 14.3 minutes (±3.5) |
| 15 | Theresa Township | 13.9 minutes (±4.9) |
| 16 | Hartland Township (Beadle County) | 12.5 minutes (±3.2) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Beadle 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 Wolsey
How long is the average commute in Wolsey?
Workers who live in Wolsey, SD take an average of 17.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wolsey without a car?
2.1% of households in Wolsey have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wolsey?
2.1% (±2.1 points) of workers who live in Wolsey worked from home, and 88.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wolsey town, South Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wolsey town, South Dakota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wolsey town, 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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