How long is the commute from Atkinson Township, IL?

Name: Commute and cars in Atkinson Township, IL, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Atkinson Township, IL take an average of 23.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

76.6% of workers drive alone to work.

0.0% take public transportation.

1.8% of workers walk to work.

5.6% work from home.

4.0% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 23.1 minutes (±3.3)
Public transportation: 0.0%
Work from home: 5.6%
Households without a car: 4.0%

How people in Atkinson Township get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Atkinson Township	Henry County	Illinois	United States
Drove alone	76.6% (±9.2 points)	80.0%	65.9%	68.8%
Carpooled	15.1% (±9.3 points)	7.5%	7.8%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.0% (±6.4 points)	0.1%	5.8%	3.2%
Walked	1.8% (±2.4 points)	2.5%	2.8%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	0.9% (±1.3 points)	1.3%	1.9%	2.0%
Worked from home	5.6% (±3.8 points)	8.7%	15.9%	15.1%

In Atkinson Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Henry County (22.2 minutes).

It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Atkinson Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Henry County (0.1%).

It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).

In Henry County, Atkinson Township ranks 20 of 38 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 1820 of 2,646.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Atkinson Township

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Atkinson Township	Henry County	Illinois	United States
No vehicle	4.0% (±2.9 points)	6.6%	11.0%	8.4%
1 vehicle	40.1% (±11.9 points)	27.7%	35.7%	33.1%
2 vehicles	34.9% (±11.0 points)	40.4%	35.1%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	21.0% (±7.8 points)	25.3%	18.3%	21.9%

In Atkinson Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Henry 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 Atkinson Township

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Atkinson Township	Henry County	Illinois	United States
Workers working from home	5.6% (±3.8 points)	8.7% (±1.3 points)	15.9% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	87.7% (±10.4 points)	93.2% (±1.2 points)	95.2% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	85.4% (±10.3 points)	86.7% (±1.7 points)	90.8% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In Atkinson Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Henry County (86.7%).

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 Atkinson Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Atkinson Township
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Atkinson Township	—	23.1 minutes (±3.3)	—
Atkinson	3.4 mi	23.4 minutes (±3.5)	Not measurably different
Geneseo Township	5.6 mi	19.4 minutes (±2.2)	Not measurably different
Loraine Township	5.9 mi	12.0 minutes (±8.2)	Lower
Geneseo	6.1 mi	18.6 minutes (±1.9)	Lower
Cornwall Township	6.4 mi	15.4 minutes (±2.8)	Lower
Alba Township	6.5 mi	12.2 minutes (±6.5)	Lower
Phenix Township	7.6 mi	20.8 minutes (±3.4)	Not measurably different
Hooppole	7.9 mi	34.2 minutes (±7.4)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Loraine Township, IL (12.0 minutes), Geneseo, IL (18.6 minutes), Cornwall Township, IL (15.4 minutes).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hooppole, IL (34.2 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Henry County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
14	Annawan Township	24.1 minutes (±3.9)
15	Annawan	23.7 minutes (±4.6)
16	Clover Township	23.6 minutes (±4.5)
17	Atkinson	23.4 minutes (±3.5)
18 (tie)	Hanna Township	23.3 minutes (±3.0)
18 (tie)	Kewanee Township	23.3 minutes (±3.4)
20	Atkinson Township	23.1 minutes (±3.3)
21 (tie)	Cleveland	23.0 minutes (±2.7)
21 (tie)	Western Township	23.0 minutes (±1.7)
23 (tie)	Orion	22.8 minutes (±1.6)
23 (tie)	Colona Township	22.8 minutes (±2.3)
25	Colona	22.6 minutes (±2.5)
26	Galva Township	22.3 minutes (±3.2)

Showing 13 of 38 places in Henry 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 Atkinson Township

How long is the average commute in Atkinson Township?

Workers who live in Atkinson Township, IL take an average of 23.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Atkinson Township without a car?

4.0% of households in Atkinson Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Atkinson Township?

5.6% (±3.8 points) of workers who live in Atkinson Township worked from home, and 85.4% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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