Hotels, motels and lodging in Pennington County, SD: how many are there?

Pennington County, South Dakota had 114 hotels, motels and other traveler lodging with paid employees in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's County Business Patterns. Pennington County ranks 84th among the 2,243 US counties with data for this category, and 1st of 29 in South Dakota.

114establishments with paid employees
84thof 2,243 US counties
1stof 29 counties in South Dakota
~1,615jobs, approximate

Establishments by number of employees

Establishments of hotels, motels and other traveler lodging in Pennington County, SD, by employees per establishment (2023).
EmployeesEstablishmentsShare
Under 5 employees6053.6%
5 to 91210.7%
10 to 191816.1%
20 to 491917%
50 to 9932.7%
100 or more00%

Employment is approximate: the Census Bureau adds statistical noise to protect confidentiality. Establishment counts are not noised.

Where Pennington County fits in South Dakota

South Dakota has 471 hotels, motels and other traveler lodging with paid employees across 29 counties; Pennington County has 24.2% of them. Nationally, the total is 59,518.

Other counties in South Dakota

Other categories in Pennington County

Frequently asked questions

How many hotels, motels and other traveler lodging are there in Pennington County, SD?

114 establishments with paid employees in 2023, according to Census Bureau County Business Patterns. Businesses with no employees, such as many owner-operated shops, are not counted.

How does Pennington County compare with other counties?

Pennington County ranks 84th among the 2,243 US counties with data for this category, and 1st of 29 in South Dakota.

How big are hotels, motels and other traveler lodging in Pennington County?

54% of them have fewer than 5 employees and 20% have 20 or more, based on the number of employees per establishment.

Source: County Business Patterns, U.S. Census Bureau, 2023. Only establishments with paid employees are counted (NAICS 7211). Methodology and limits.