How long is the commute from Ball Township, IL?
Workers who live in Ball Township, IL take an average of 27.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
15.2% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.3 minutes (±7.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 15.2%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Ball Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Ball Township | Sangamon County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.4% (±4.8 points) | 77.1% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.4% (±2.0 points) | 5.6% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.0 points) | 0.9% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 1.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±1.5 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.2% (±4.7 points) | 13.7% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Ball Township, the average commute is higher than in Sangamon County (19.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ball Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sangamon County (0.9%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Sangamon County, Ball Township ranks 9 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1091 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ball Township
| Vehicles available | Ball Township | Sangamon County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 7.6% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 14.7% (±4.7 points) | 36.8% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 54.1% (±7.5 points) | 38.0% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.2% (±7.9 points) | 17.6% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Ball Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Sangamon County (7.6%).
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 Ball Township
| Ball Township | Sangamon County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.2% (±4.7 points) | 13.7% (±1.0 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.1% (±1.0 points) | 95.4% (±0.6 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.4% (±1.4 points) | 90.6% (±0.9 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Ball Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Sangamon County (90.6%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Ball Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball Township | — | 27.3 minutes (±7.3) | — |
| Chatham | 2.9 mi | 23.0 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Woodside Township | 5.1 mi | 17.7 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Cotton Hill Township | 5.2 mi | 55.5 minutes (±32.5) | Not measurably different |
| Pawnee | 5.5 mi | 26.7 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Chatham Township | 5.9 mi | 19.3 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Divernon | 6.2 mi | 30.3 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Divernon Township | 6.3 mi | 27.2 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Southern View | 6.6 mi | 15.4 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Woodside Township, IL (17.7 minutes), Chatham Township, IL (19.3 minutes), Southern View, IL (15.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sangamon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Cooper Township | 33.2 minutes (±7.8) |
| 4 | Loami Township | 31.0 minutes (±6.2) |
| 5 | Thayer | 30.4 minutes (±5.8) |
| 6 | Divernon | 30.3 minutes (±5.8) |
| 7 | Riverton | 29.4 minutes (±7.7) |
| 8 | Auburn | 27.5 minutes (±5.8) |
| 9 | Ball Township | 27.3 minutes (±7.3) |
| 10 | Divernon Township | 27.2 minutes (±5.3) |
| 11 | Loami | 26.9 minutes (±3.2) |
| 12 | Pawnee | 26.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 13 (tie) | Maxwell Township | 26.5 minutes (±5.1) |
| 13 (tie) | Pawnee Township | 26.5 minutes (±3.1) |
| 15 | Auburn Township (Sangamon County) | 26.4 minutes (±4.4) |
Showing 13 of 49 places in Sangamon 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 Ball Township
How long is the average commute in Ball Township?
Workers who live in Ball Township, IL take an average of 27.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ball Township without a car?
0.0% of households in Ball Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ball Township?
15.2% (±4.7 points) of workers who live in Ball Township worked from home, and 98.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ball township, Sangamon County, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ball township, Sangamon County, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ball township, Sangamon 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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