Bennett County, South Dakota is a rural area located in the southwestern part of the state. The county covers an area of 1,157 square miles and does not have a large population. Despite this, there are still various transportation options available within Bennett County that can be used to get around. Bus services are available throughout the county, making it easy for residents to travel from one location to another. There are also taxi companies that offer transportation services in the area as well. Additionally, Bennett County has several airports, including Bennett Municipal Airport and Pierre Regional Airport, both of which offer flights to larger cities across the United States. For those looking for a more unique form of transportation, there are also horseback riding trails scattered throughout the county as well as off-road vehicle parks for adventurers who prefer two wheels instead of four. Whatever your preferred mode of transport may be, Bennett County has something for everyone.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Bennett County takes 17.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Bennett County get to work:
- 61.6% drive their own car alone
- 12.9% carpool with others
- 11.5% work from home
- 1.1% take mass transit