How long is the commute from Arcola, IL?
Workers who live in Arcola, IL take an average of 13.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
5.3% work from home.
8.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 13.9 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.3%
- Households without a car
- 8.2%
How people in Arcola get to work
| Means of transportation | Arcola | Douglas County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.1% (±6.5 points) | 74.5% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.3% (±6.1 points) | 9.0% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.6 points) | 0.0% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±1.3 points) | 4.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.3% (±2.8 points) | 6.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.3% (±2.9 points) | 6.0% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Arcola, 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, 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 ranks 17 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2610 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Arcola
| Vehicles available | Arcola | Douglas County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.2% (±4.2 points) | 10.8% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.9% (±6.5 points) | 27.6% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.2% (±7.0 points) | 35.2% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.8% (±6.5 points) | 26.4% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Arcola, 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
| Arcola | Douglas County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.3% (±2.9 points) | 6.0% (±1.5 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.2% (±3.7 points) | 89.5% (±1.6 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.3% (±5.5 points) | 82.8% (±2.3 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Arcola, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in 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
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcola | — | 13.9 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Arcola Township | 1.7 mi | 14.3 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Humboldt | 5.5 mi | 23.2 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
| Bourbon Township | 5.9 mi | 16.4 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Humboldt Township | 6.5 mi | 20.9 minutes (±5.6) | Higher |
| Tuscola | 7.9 mi | 16.7 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Bowdre Township | 8.2 mi | 26.1 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Seven Hickory Township | 8.8 mi | 19.9 minutes (±8.2) | Not measurably different |
| Hindsboro | 8.8 mi | 26.9 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Humboldt, IL (23.2 minutes), Humboldt Township, IL (20.9 minutes), Tuscola, IL (16.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7 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
How long is the average commute in Arcola?
Workers who live in Arcola, IL take an average of 13.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Arcola without a car?
8.2% of households in Arcola have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Arcola?
5.3% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in Arcola worked from home, and 89.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arcola city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arcola city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arcola 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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