The small town of Wessington Springs, SD (57382) has a population of just over 1,000 people according to the 2018 US Census. Despite its rural location and small size, there are still several public transportation options available for residents and visitors of this community. The town itself has two transit systems: the Sioux Valley Transit System and the First Nations Express. The Sioux Valley Transit System provides daily bus service within Wessington Springs and also connects with other nearby towns including Huron, Highmore, Webster and Milbank. This system is open on weekdays from 8:30 am-3:00 pm and Saturdays from 10:00 am-2:00 pm. For those wishing to travel farther afield, the First Nations Express offers long distance buses that connect with other cities in South Dakota as well as nearby states like Iowa and Minnesota. This transit system operates 7 days a week from 6:00 am-9:00 pm. In addition to these two services, there are also taxi services available throughout Wessington Springs which can provide more flexible transportation when needed.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Wessington Springs (zip 57382) takes 15.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Wessington Springs (zip 57382) get to work:
- 73.8% drive their own car alone
- 10.8% carpool with others
- 6.9% work from home
- 1.3% take mass transit