How long is the commute from Amboy, IL?
Workers who live in Amboy, IL take an average of 28.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
92.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
1.2% work from home.
4.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.1 minutes (±10.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 1.2%
- Households without a car
- 4.7%
How people in Amboy get to work
| Means of transportation | Amboy | Lee County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 92.6% (±3.6 points) | 82.0% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.7% (±2.8 points) | 9.5% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.6 points) | 0.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±1.3 points) | 1.2% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±1.3 points) | 1.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 1.2% (±1.4 points) | 5.5% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Amboy, the average commute is not measurably different from Lee County (24.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Amboy, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lee County (0.6%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lee County, Amboy ranks 19 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 925 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Amboy
| Vehicles available | Amboy | Lee County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.7% (±3.7 points) | 6.6% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.9% (±7.3 points) | 30.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.0% (±8.2 points) | 38.5% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.3% (±7.3 points) | 24.4% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Amboy, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lee County (6.6%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (11.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Amboy
| Amboy | Lee County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 1.2% (±1.4 points) | 5.5% (±1.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.7% (±5.3 points) | 92.2% (±1.5 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.5% (±6.0 points) | 87.4% (±1.9 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Amboy, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lee County (87.4%).
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 Amboy
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amboy | — | 28.1 minutes (±10.2) | — |
| Amboy Township | 0.2 mi | 28.2 minutes (±8.9) | Not measurably different |
| Lee Center Township | 5.7 mi | 32.9 minutes (±9.6) | Not measurably different |
| Marion Township (Lee County) | 6.3 mi | 19.2 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| May Township (Lee County) | 6.6 mi | 44.6 minutes (±9.9) | Higher |
| Franklin Grove Township | 7.6 mi | 27.9 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Sublette | 7.7 mi | 29.0 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Nachusa Township | 7.8 mi | 43.3 minutes (±36.7) | Not measurably different |
| South Dixon Township | 8.0 mi | 17.7 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: May Township (Lee County), IL (44.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Alto Township | 30.5 minutes (±5.9) |
| 14 | Bradford Township | 29.9 minutes (±5.0) |
| 15 | Steward | 29.8 minutes (±4.9) |
| 16 | Reynolds Township | 29.1 minutes (±4.7) |
| 17 | Sublette | 29.0 minutes (±4.2) |
| 18 | Amboy Township | 28.2 minutes (±8.9) |
| 19 | Amboy | 28.1 minutes (±10.2) |
| 20 | Franklin Grove Township | 27.9 minutes (±5.9) |
| 21 | East Grove Township | 27.3 minutes (±5.1) |
| 22 | Ashton | 27.2 minutes (±4.7) |
| 23 | Franklin Grove | 26.6 minutes (±6.5) |
| 24 | Ashton Township | 23.5 minutes (±4.5) |
| 25 | Harmon Township | 23.1 minutes (±8.2) |
Showing 13 of 32 places in Lee 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 Amboy
How long is the average commute in Amboy?
Workers who live in Amboy, IL take an average of 28.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Amboy without a car?
4.7% of households in Amboy have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Amboy?
1.2% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in Amboy worked from home, and 88.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Amboy city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Amboy city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Amboy city, Illinois
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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Figures last updated on .
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