Bon Homme, SD County is a rural area located in the southeastern region of South Dakota. The population of the county is 6,623 people according to the U.S. Census Bureau and it sits on an extensive land area of 713 square miles. Although there may not be many public transportation options available in Bon Homme County, residents have access to reliable and affordable bus services offered by several providers such as the South Dakota Public Transit Association (SDAPTA). Through SDAPTA, people can travel within various cities within the state and enjoy flexible schedules for transportation throughout the week. Additionally, they provide vanpools which are cost efficient ways for commuters to share their journeys together. Other providers such as Greyhound offer shuttle services between major cities in South Dakota so locals can travel farther than just their county. All of these providers help make Bon Homme County an accessible place for its residents to commute efficiently without having to own a car or rely solely on personal vehicles.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Bon Homme County takes 19.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Bon Homme County get to work:
- 71.9% drive their own car alone
- 10.6% carpool with others
- 11.2% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit