How long is the commute from Altona, IL?
Workers who live in Altona, IL take an average of 20.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
91.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.8% of workers walk to work.
1.4% work from home.
1.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.7 minutes (±3.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 1.4%
- Households without a car
- 1.5%
How people in Altona get to work
| Means of transportation | Altona | Knox County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 91.0% (±5.6 points) | 79.1% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.7% (±4.5 points) | 8.9% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±16.2 points) | 0.5% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.8% (±2.6 points) | 4.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±16.2 points) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 1.4% (±2.3 points) | 5.7% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Altona, the average commute is not measurably different from Knox County (20.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Altona, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Knox County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Knox County, Altona ranks 24 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2157 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Altona
| Vehicles available | Altona | Knox County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.5% (±2.7 points) | 8.6% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.1% (±10.6 points) | 38.4% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.8% (±13.2 points) | 33.9% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.6% (±11.1 points) | 19.1% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Altona, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Knox County (8.6%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (11.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Altona
| Altona | Knox County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 1.4% (±2.3 points) | 5.7% (±0.9 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.8% (±7.7 points) | 90.6% (±1.4 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.2% (±7.7 points) | 84.0% (±1.7 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Altona, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Knox County (84.0%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (90.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Altona
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altona | — | 20.7 minutes (±3.3) | — |
| Walnut Grove Township (Knox County) | 0.7 mi | 25.2 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Oneida | 4.3 mi | 19.7 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Ontario Township | 5.3 mi | 17.0 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Weller Township | 5.5 mi | 28.0 minutes (±12.1) | Not measurably different |
| Copley Township | 6.2 mi | 20.4 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Bishop Hill | 6.4 mi | 34.0 minutes (±18.3) | Not measurably different |
| Victoria | 6.9 mi | 33.2 minutes (±13.8) | Not measurably different |
| Clover Township | 7.6 mi | 23.6 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Knox County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Truro Township | 23.3 minutes (±2.4) |
| 19 | Elba Township | 22.6 minutes (±5.5) |
| 20 | Williamsfield | 22.4 minutes (±2.7) |
| 21 | Sparta Township | 22.1 minutes (±2.9) |
| 22 | Wataga | 22.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 23 | East Galesburg | 21.8 minutes (±5.9) |
| 24 (tie) | Altona | 20.7 minutes (±3.3) |
| 24 (tie) | Knoxville | 20.7 minutes (±2.8) |
| 26 | Haw Creek Township | 20.6 minutes (±4.6) |
| 27 | Knox Township | 20.5 minutes (±2.1) |
| 28 | Copley Township | 20.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 29 | Galesburg Township | 20.3 minutes (±9.1) |
| 30 | Oneida | 19.7 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Knox County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Altona
How long is the average commute in Altona?
Workers who live in Altona, IL take an average of 20.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Altona without a car?
1.5% of households in Altona have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Altona?
1.4% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in Altona worked from home, and 87.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Altona village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Altona village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Altona village, Illinois
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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