Mellette, South Dakota is located in the northwest portion of the state and is part of Bennett County. The county is sparsely populated making public transportation options limited in the area. The City of Mellette offers several transportation options including a Dial-A-Ride system, which provides safe and reliable door-to-door services to its citizens. This service operates on a daily basis on a predetermined route and schedule with stops in various locations throughout the city. It also offers charter services for larger groups as needed. Additionally, Bennett County Transit provides transportation to communities within the county as well as those outside of it for residents between the ages of 21 and 64 who require medical appointments or have other needs requiring them to travel longer distances. Overall, there are few public transportation options available in Mellette, South Dakota but those that do exist provide reliable and safe services for residents when needed.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Mellette County takes 0.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Mellette County get to work:
- 69.6% drive their own car alone
- 9.0% carpool with others
- 11.2% work from home
- 0.3% take mass transit