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Shortest commutes, South Dakota cities · 1990

South Dakota cities with the shortest mean travel time to work (1990 ACS). This list covers the 18 cities in South Dakota that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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SAME RANKING BYCounties States Metros ZIP codes

RELATEDMost remote workers Most public transit riders Most car-free households Longest commutes Most car-dependent Most car-free households

YEAR1990 2000 2010 2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPAVERAGE COMMUTEVS –

01Mitchell, SDSD15,75610.1–

02Brookings, SDSD25,35510.5–

03Huron, SDSD14,60711.2–

04Pierre, SDSD13,84811.8–

05Watertown, SDSD23,73611.8–

06Box Elder, SDSD13,93612.0–

07Madison, SDSD6,06512.1–

08Yankton, SDSD15,81612.4–

09Aberdeen, SDSD27,96112.5–

10Sioux Falls, SDSD213,74813.7–

11Vermillion, SDSD11,72014.4–

12Spearfish, SDSD14,15415.0–

13Rapid City, SDSD80,58916.1–

14Belle Fourche, SDSD5,79116.3–

15Sturgis, SDSD6,92216.8–

16Rapid Valley, SDSD6,97517.6–

17Harrisburg, SDSD10,40518.5–

18Tea, SDSD8,01918.7–

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UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS