Alcester, SD is a small rural town in Union County that has a population of 590 people. Although it is a small town, Alcester has some transportation options available for its citizens. For those who own cars, the town has two main roads: Highway 34 and Main Street. These two roads provide access to the rest of Union County as well as neighboring towns and cities. Additionally, Alcester offers public transportation for those who do not have cars or need assistance with getting around. The local transit system operates buses throughout the county and provides door-to-door service to residents with disabilities and other special needs. There are also private companies offering taxi services to individuals who need to travel outside of Alcester. With these options, getting to and from destinations within Alcester and beyond is achievable for everyone living in the area.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Alcester takes 19.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Alcester get to work:
- 80.9% drive their own car alone
- 4.5% carpool with others
- 2.9% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit