How long is the commute from Ashton Township, IL?
Workers who live in Ashton Township, IL take an average of 23.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.4% of workers walk to work.
5.6% work from home.
3.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.5 minutes (±4.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Households without a car
- 3.8%
How people in Ashton Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Ashton Township | Lee County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.8% (±6.9 points) | 82.0% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.6% (±5.5 points) | 9.5% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±7.2 points) | 0.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.4% (±2.2 points) | 1.2% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 1.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.6% (±4.0 points) | 5.5% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Ashton Township, 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 Ashton Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lee County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Lee County, Ashton Township ranks 24 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1758 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ashton Township
| Vehicles available | Ashton Township | Lee County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.8% (±3.2 points) | 6.6% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.8% (±8.4 points) | 30.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.7% (±9.2 points) | 38.5% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.7% (±7.0 points) | 24.4% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Ashton Township, 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 lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Ashton Township
| Ashton Township | Lee County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.6% (±4.0 points) | 5.5% (±1.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.9% (±2.8 points) | 92.2% (±1.5 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.0% (±5.4 points) | 87.4% (±1.9 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Ashton Township, 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 Ashton Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Township | — | 23.5 minutes (±4.5) | — |
| Ashton | 0.2 mi | 27.2 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Bradford Township | 4.0 mi | 29.9 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Grove | 4.2 mi | 26.6 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Grove Township | 5.4 mi | 27.9 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Taylor Township | 6.3 mi | 25.9 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Reynolds Township | 6.4 mi | 29.1 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Flagg Township | 7.4 mi | 22.1 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Rock Township | 7.9 mi | 23.5 minutes (±4.8) | 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 Lee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 26 | Nelson | 22.6 minutes (±7.6) |
| 27 | Nelson Township | 22.0 minutes (±3.4) |
| 28 | Dixon Township | 21.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 29 | Dixon | 20.7 minutes (±2.6) |
| 30 | Marion Township (Lee County) | 19.2 minutes (±3.8) |
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 Ashton Township
How long is the average commute in Ashton Township?
Workers who live in Ashton Township, IL take an average of 23.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ashton Township without a car?
3.8% of households in Ashton Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ashton Township?
5.6% (±4.0 points) of workers who live in Ashton Township worked from home, and 91.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ashton township, Lee County, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ashton township, Lee County, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ashton township, Lee County, Illinois
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Ashton township, Lee County, Illinois (county subdivision:02596, in state:17 county:103).
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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