How long is the commute from Cambridge, IL?
Workers who live in Cambridge, IL take an average of 28.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
86.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.7% of workers walk to work.
4.9% work from home.
1.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.4 minutes (±4.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Households without a car
- 1.7%
How people in Cambridge get to work
| Means of transportation | Cambridge | Henry County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 86.9% (±5.5 points) | 80.0% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.5% (±2.7 points) | 7.5% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.5 points) | 0.1% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.7% (±4.5 points) | 2.5% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.5 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.9% (±2.8 points) | 8.7% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Cambridge, the average commute is higher than in Henry County (22.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Cambridge, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Henry County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Henry County, Cambridge ranks 7 of 38 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 874 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Cambridge
| Vehicles available | Cambridge | Henry County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.7% (±1.9 points) | 6.6% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.6% (±7.6 points) | 27.7% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.2% (±8.1 points) | 40.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.6% (±7.6 points) | 25.3% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Cambridge, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in 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 Cambridge
| Cambridge | Henry County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.9% (±2.8 points) | 8.7% (±1.3 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.9% (±2.3 points) | 93.2% (±1.2 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.9% (±5.1 points) | 86.7% (±1.7 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Cambridge, 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 Cambridge
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | — | 28.4 minutes (±4.6) | — |
| Cambridge Township | 2.9 mi | 27.7 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Andover Township | 3.8 mi | 28.5 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Andover | 5.2 mi | 29.7 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Munson Township | 5.7 mi | 13.7 minutes (±4.1) | Lower |
| Osco Township | 6.4 mi | 25.1 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
| Weller Township | 7.4 mi | 28.0 minutes (±12.1) | Not measurably different |
| Bishop Hill | 7.5 mi | 34.0 minutes (±18.3) | Not measurably different |
| Clover Township | 7.8 mi | 23.6 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Munson Township, IL (13.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hooppole | 34.2 minutes (±7.4) |
| 2 | Bishop Hill | 34.0 minutes (±18.3) |
| 3 | Edford Township | 32.4 minutes (±6.7) |
| 4 | Andover | 29.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 5 | Lynn Township (Henry County) | 28.9 minutes (±4.5) |
| 6 | Andover Township | 28.5 minutes (±3.2) |
| 7 | Cambridge | 28.4 minutes (±4.6) |
| 8 | Weller Township | 28.0 minutes (±12.1) |
| 9 | Cambridge Township | 27.7 minutes (±4.3) |
| 10 | Yorktown Township | 27.0 minutes (±7.2) |
| 11 | Osco Township | 25.1 minutes (±6.7) |
| 12 | Woodhull | 24.4 minutes (±4.4) |
| 13 | Oxford Township | 24.2 minutes (±4.5) |
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 Cambridge
How long is the average commute in Cambridge?
Workers who live in Cambridge, IL take an average of 28.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Cambridge without a car?
1.7% of households in Cambridge have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Cambridge?
4.9% (±2.8 points) of workers who live in Cambridge worked from home, and 88.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cambridge village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cambridge village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cambridge 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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