How long is the commute from Avena Township, IL?
Workers who live in Avena Township, IL take an average of 21.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.2% of workers walk to work.
13.6% work from home.
1.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.3 minutes (±3.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 13.6%
- Households without a car
- 1.7%
How people in Avena Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Avena Township | Fayette County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.5% (±5.2 points) | 79.3% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.5% (±2.8 points) | 10.4% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.4 points) | 0.3% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.2% (±2.4 points) | 1.6% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.6% (±4.8 points) | 7.1% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Avena Township, the average commute is lower than in Fayette County (25.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Avena Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Fayette County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Fayette County, Avena Township ranks 21 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2079 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Avena Township
| Vehicles available | Avena Township | Fayette County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.7% (±1.3 points) | 5.5% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.4% (±7.3 points) | 29.3% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.5% (±8.9 points) | 37.5% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.4% (±7.5 points) | 27.6% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Avena Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Fayette County (5.5%).
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 Avena Township
| Avena Township | Fayette County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.6% (±4.8 points) | 7.1% (±1.9 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.3% (±4.8 points) | 90.1% (±1.8 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.5% (±6.0 points) | 83.9% (±2.5 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Avena Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Fayette County (83.9%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Avena Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avena Township | — | 21.3 minutes (±3.8) | — |
| St. Elmo | 1.5 mi | 22.8 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Wheatland Township (Fayette County) | 5.4 mi | 36.3 minutes (±9.2) | Higher |
| Brownstown | 5.9 mi | 24.3 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
| Mound Township (Effingham County) | 6.1 mi | 20.9 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Altamont | 6.3 mi | 22.5 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Sefton Township | 6.9 mi | 29.8 minutes (±9.5) | Not measurably different |
| Loudon Township | 7.1 mi | 27.6 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Moccasin Township | 8.5 mi | 21.2 minutes (±8.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Wheatland Township (Fayette County), IL (36.3 minutes), Loudon Township, IL (27.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Fayette County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Otego Township | 24.2 minutes (±4.5) |
| 16 | Shafter Township | 23.8 minutes (±5.5) |
| 17 | Lone Grove Township | 23.5 minutes (±4.2) |
| 18 | St. Elmo | 22.8 minutes (±5.7) |
| 19 | Seminary Township | 22.2 minutes (±5.5) |
| 20 | St. Peter | 22.1 minutes (±3.8) |
| 21 | Avena Township | 21.3 minutes (±3.8) |
| 22 | Vandalia Township | 20.8 minutes (±2.2) |
| 23 | Vandalia | 19.1 minutes (±2.1) |
| 24 | South Hurricane Township | 17.8 minutes (±10.9) |
| 25 | Bear Grove Township | 17.2 minutes (±4.4) |
Showing 11 of 25 places in Fayette 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 Avena Township
How long is the average commute in Avena Township?
Workers who live in Avena Township, IL take an average of 21.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Avena Township without a car?
1.7% of households in Avena Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Avena Township?
13.6% (±4.8 points) of workers who live in Avena Township worked from home, and 84.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Avena township, Fayette County, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Avena township, Fayette County, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Avena township, Fayette 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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