How long is the commute from Arcola Township, IL?
Workers who live in Arcola Township, IL take an average of 14.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
5.2% work from home.
7.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 14.3 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Households without a car
- 7.8%
How people in Arcola Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Arcola Township | Douglas County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.1% (±6.9 points) | 74.5% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.9% (±6.7 points) | 9.0% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.4 points) | 0.0% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±1.1 points) | 4.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.9% (±2.7 points) | 6.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.2% (±2.7 points) | 6.0% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Arcola Township, the average commute is lower than in Douglas 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 Arcola Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Douglas County (0.0%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Douglas County, Arcola Township ranks 16 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2600 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Arcola Township
| Vehicles available | Arcola Township | Douglas County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.8% (±4.0 points) | 10.8% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.7% (±6.8 points) | 27.6% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.0% (±7.4 points) | 35.2% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 30.5% (±6.7 points) | 26.4% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Arcola Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Douglas County (10.8%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (11.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Arcola Township
| Arcola Township | Douglas County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.2% (±2.7 points) | 6.0% (±1.5 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.6% (±3.4 points) | 89.5% (±1.6 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.2% (±5.5 points) | 82.8% (±2.3 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Arcola Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Douglas County (82.8%).
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 Arcola Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcola Township | — | 14.3 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| Arcola | 1.7 mi | 13.9 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Tuscola | 6.2 mi | 16.7 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Bourbon Township | 6.5 mi | 16.4 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Humboldt | 7.2 mi | 23.2 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
| Bowdre Township | 7.4 mi | 26.1 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Tuscola Township | 7.6 mi | 17.0 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Humboldt Township | 8.1 mi | 20.9 minutes (±5.6) | Higher |
| Hindsboro | 8.3 mi | 26.9 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Humboldt, IL (23.2 minutes), Bowdre Township, IL (26.1 minutes), Humboldt Township, IL (20.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Douglas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Garrett Township | 20.2 minutes (±4.0) |
| 11 | Garrett | 19.2 minutes (±6.5) |
| 12 | Tuscola Township | 17.0 minutes (±2.0) |
| 13 | Tuscola | 16.7 minutes (±2.2) |
| 14 | Bourbon Township | 16.4 minutes (±2.6) |
| 15 | Arthur | 15.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 16 | Arcola Township | 14.3 minutes (±1.9) |
| 17 | Arcola | 13.9 minutes (±1.7) |
Showing 8 of 17 places in Douglas 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 Arcola Township
How long is the average commute in Arcola Township?
Workers who live in Arcola Township, IL take an average of 14.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Arcola Township without a car?
7.8% of households in Arcola Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Arcola Township?
5.2% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Arcola Township worked from home, and 87.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arcola township, Douglas County, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arcola township, Douglas County, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arcola township, Douglas County, 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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Figures last updated on .
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