How long is the commute from Blue Mound, IL?
Workers who live in Blue Mound, IL take an average of 27.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.6% of workers walk to work.
6.9% work from home.
1.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.6 minutes (±3.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Households without a car
- 1.9%
How people in Blue Mound get to work
| Means of transportation | Blue Mound | Macon County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.7% (±9.2 points) | 80.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.6% (±3.7 points) | 6.8% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±9.1 points) | 0.9% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.6% (±3.0 points) | 1.9% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.3% (±3.1 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.9% (±8.3 points) | 8.3% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Blue Mound, the average commute is higher than in Macon County (19.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Blue Mound, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Macon County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Macon County, Blue Mound ranks 7 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1026 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Blue Mound
| Vehicles available | Blue Mound | Macon County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.9% (±1.6 points) | 9.5% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.6% (±9.9 points) | 36.0% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.4% (±11.2 points) | 37.3% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.1% (±8.8 points) | 17.2% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Blue Mound, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Macon County (9.5%).
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 Blue Mound
| Blue Mound | Macon County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.9% (±8.3 points) | 8.3% (±1.1 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.6% (±4.9 points) | 93.8% (±1.0 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.5% (±4.8 points) | 89.4% (±1.1 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Blue Mound, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Macon County (89.4%).
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 Blue Mound
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Mound | — | 27.6 minutes (±3.2) | — |
| Pleasant View Township | 2.0 mi | 28.5 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Stonington Township | 5.1 mi | 21.8 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Blue Mound Township (Macon County) | 5.3 mi | 34.2 minutes (±9.9) | Not measurably different |
| Stonington | 5.8 mi | 22.4 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Mosquito Township | 6.2 mi | 26.9 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Prairieton Township | 6.5 mi | 23.7 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Macon | 6.5 mi | 28.6 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Moweaqua | 7.3 mi | 21.7 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Stonington Township, IL (21.8 minutes), Stonington, IL (22.4 minutes), Moweaqua, IL (21.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Macon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue Mound Township (Macon County) | 34.2 minutes (±9.9) |
| 2 | Austin Township | 30.5 minutes (±7.9) |
| 3 | Oakley Township | 30.2 minutes (±12.7) |
| 4 | Macon | 28.6 minutes (±5.7) |
| 5 | Pleasant View Township | 28.5 minutes (±3.1) |
| 6 | South Macon Township | 28.0 minutes (±4.9) |
| 7 | Blue Mound | 27.6 minutes (±3.2) |
| 8 | Warrensburg | 25.2 minutes (±4.0) |
| 9 | Maroa Township | 24.8 minutes (±2.9) |
| 10 | Argenta | 24.6 minutes (±3.8) |
| 11 (tie) | Niantic | 24.5 minutes (±1.8) |
| 11 (tie) | Friends Creek Township | 24.5 minutes (±3.0) |
| 13 | Mount Zion Township | 23.6 minutes (±4.2) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Macon 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 Blue Mound
How long is the average commute in Blue Mound?
Workers who live in Blue Mound, IL take an average of 27.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Blue Mound without a car?
1.9% of households in Blue Mound have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Blue Mound?
6.9% (±8.3 points) of workers who live in Blue Mound worked from home, and 93.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blue Mound village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blue Mound village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blue Mound 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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