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Palmer, AK vs Spearfish, SD

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- The average commute for residents of Spearfish is 11.0% shorter than it is for residents of Palmer.
- 6.9% fewer residents of Spearfish work from home compared to residents of Palmer.
 Palmer, AKSpearfish, SDUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock1627
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 Commute Mode
 Palmer, AKSpearfish, SDUnited States
 Auto (alone)79.2%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock5.7%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.3%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.5%0.5%
 Walk2.1%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock4.8%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Palmer, AKSpearfish, SDUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.5.1%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock35.0%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.13.3%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock7.5%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.10.8%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock3.3%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.7.8%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock0.2%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.1.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock6.5%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.8.3%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock0.6%2.9%
Reviews for Palmer    3 Reviews

The first time I saw Palmer was in 1974. It's grown up from the old days of farm country complete with 4-H clubs, fields of crops and livestock. Gone are most of the  More

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Over 19 years ago

The four months of cold and dark. Winter lasts about 8 months, but the real cold, dark lasts about 4 months. It is getting harder and harder to deal with as I get  More

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Over 19 years ago

I have lived in Palmer for 11 years. I love everything about it except about four months of the dark, cold winters. The people are  More

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Reviews for Spearfish    4 Reviews

I've been in the black Hills since 1994 and,recently moved to the east side of the state, Sioux Falls to be exact. Spearfish, is a very nice & beautiful community but,  More

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Over 18 years ago

The weather is perfect for outdoor  More

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Over 18 years ago

Spearfish is beautiful but there is very little job opportunity. As a result those people who want to advance in their career should avoid Spearfish. On the other hand  More

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