2025 Compare Cities Commuting:
Pierre, SD vs Rapid City, SD

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Rapid City is 6.2% longer than it is for residents of Pierre.
- 39.3% more residents of Rapid City work from home compared to residents of Pierre.
 Pierre, SDRapid City, SDUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock1727
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 Commute Mode
 Pierre, SDRapid City, SDUnited States
 Auto (alone)79.3%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock8.2%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.6%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.8%0.5%
 Walk4.6%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock7.1%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Pierre, SDRapid City, SDUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.9.8%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock16.7%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.31.8%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock26.5%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.4.2%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock3.3%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.1.0%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock1.1%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.0.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock2.0%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.0.5%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.2%2.9%
Reviews for Pierre    4 Reviews

Since coming here, I have gone through cabin fever several times. The State of South Dakota capitol is located here and has stressed it's need to lure professionals to  More

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I love Pierre. It is simply gorgeous in all seasons. In summer I can take quiet, late night walks in the cooler hours without fear. There are quite a few small  More

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Over 16 years ago

Pierre is safe and great for kids, but has no restaurants or activities to do. The town is operated by a few wealthy families that keep large good paying comapanies out.  More

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Reviews for Rapid City    31 Reviews

I have lived in this city for the last three and half years and I can't stand it!! Let me spell it out for you, but to be fair, let me give you the Pros first:  More

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Unless you made your pension out of state or already bought a home you can't afford to liver there. Rapid City is gray in winter.  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in the city 5 years a loved  More

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