Roberts County, SD — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
6.2%
Labor Force
4,645
Employed
4,348
Mean Commute
15 min
Work from Home
7.7%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone77.2%
Carpool7.7%
Public Transit1.0%
Walk4.4%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home7.7%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector88.9%
Government35.6%
Self-Employed8.0%
Roberts County, SD has an unemployment rate of 6.2% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 4,645 people. The average commute time is 15 minutes. 7.7% of workers work from home. 88.9% of workers are in the private sector.