How long is the commute from Bement, IL?
Workers who live in Bement, IL take an average of 24.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.0% of workers walk to work.
6.1% work from home.
3.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.4 minutes (±3.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Households without a car
- 3.6%
How people in Bement get to work
| Means of transportation | Bement | Piatt County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.6% (±5.6 points) | 84.6% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.9% (±5.2 points) | 5.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.6 points) | 0.1% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.0% (±1.4 points) | 1.7% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±1.6 points) | 0.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.1% (±2.4 points) | 7.3% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Bement, the average commute is not measurably different from Piatt County (24.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bement, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Piatt County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Piatt County, Bement ranks 6 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1605 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bement
| Vehicles available | Bement | Piatt County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% (±2.7 points) | 2.1% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.5% (±6.3 points) | 23.1% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.3% (±7.9 points) | 44.2% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.6% (±6.4 points) | 30.6% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Bement, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Piatt County (2.1%).
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 Bement
| Bement | Piatt County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.1% (±2.4 points) | 7.3% (±1.9 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.6% (±2.0 points) | 95.3% (±1.4 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.6% (±2.8 points) | 91.3% (±1.9 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Bement, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Piatt County (91.3%).
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 Bement
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bement | — | 24.4 minutes (±3.5) | — |
| Bement Township | 2.1 mi | 24.4 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Ivesdale | 6.4 mi | 22.4 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Monticello Township | 6.7 mi | 23.1 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Unity Township | 7.1 mi | 32.9 minutes (±5.8) | Higher |
| Willow Branch Township | 7.1 mi | 21.2 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Cerro Gordo Township | 7.4 mi | 22.9 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Monticello | 7.6 mi | 23.2 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Hammond | 8.3 mi | 31.0 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Unity Township, IL (32.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Piatt County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unity Township | 32.9 minutes (±5.8) |
| 2 | Hammond | 31.0 minutes (±6.7) |
| 3 | Mansfield | 27.1 minutes (±5.9) |
| 4 | Blue Ridge Township | 24.8 minutes (±4.0) |
| 5 | De Land | 24.6 minutes (±3.8) |
| 6 (tie) | Bement | 24.4 minutes (±3.5) |
| 6 (tie) | Bement Township | 24.4 minutes (±3.5) |
| 8 | Atwood | 23.9 minutes (±5.3) |
| 9 | Sangamon Township | 23.6 minutes (±2.6) |
| 10 | Monticello | 23.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 11 (tie) | Goose Creek Township | 23.1 minutes (±2.9) |
| 11 (tie) | Monticello Township | 23.1 minutes (±2.7) |
Showing 12 of 16 places in Piatt 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 Bement
How long is the average commute in Bement?
Workers who live in Bement, IL take an average of 24.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bement without a car?
3.6% of households in Bement have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bement?
6.1% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in Bement worked from home, and 93.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bement village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bement village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bement village, 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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