How long is the commute from Cave Township, IL?
Workers who live in Cave Township, IL take an average of 43.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
85.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
1.3% work from home.
4.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 43.8 minutes (±16.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 1.3%
- Households without a car
- 4.4%
How people in Cave Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Cave Township | Franklin County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 85.6% (±6.6 points) | 79.4% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.5% (±6.3 points) | 10.3% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 0.3% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 1.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.8 points) | 1.4% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 1.3% (±1.7 points) | 7.2% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Cave Township, the average commute is higher than in Franklin County (26.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Cave Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Franklin County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Franklin County, Cave Township ranks 2 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 44 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Cave Township
| Vehicles available | Cave Township | Franklin County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.4% (±2.6 points) | 6.3% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.6% (±9.7 points) | 34.0% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.3% (±8.1 points) | 35.1% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.8% (±9.7 points) | 24.6% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Cave Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Franklin County (6.3%).
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 Cave Township
| Cave Township | Franklin County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 1.3% (±1.7 points) | 7.2% (±1.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.3% (±6.4 points) | 92.3% (±1.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 77.2% (±9.6 points) | 83.4% (±1.5 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Cave Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Franklin County (83.4%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Cave Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cave Township | — | 43.8 minutes (±16.7) | — |
| Thompsonville | 0.5 mi | 29.8 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| Hanaford | 5.1 mi | 19.0 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Eastern Township | 5.6 mi | 49.5 minutes (±14.5) | Not measurably different |
| Frankfort Township (Franklin County) | 5.9 mi | 25.8 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Tate Township | 6.9 mi | 31.1 minutes (±13.6) | Not measurably different |
| Galatia Township | 7.6 mi | 25.2 minutes (±4.9) | Lower |
| Benton Township (Franklin County) | 8.6 mi | 23.8 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Galatia | 9.0 mi | 27.8 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hanaford, IL (19.0 minutes), Frankfort Township (Franklin County), IL (25.8 minutes), Galatia Township, IL (25.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Franklin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eastern Township | 49.5 minutes (±14.5) |
| 2 | Cave Township | 43.8 minutes (±16.7) |
| 3 | Sesser | 35.2 minutes (±7.4) |
| 4 | Orient | 34.8 minutes (±16.5) |
| 5 | Goode Township | 33.1 minutes (±6.0) |
| 6 | Valier | 32.3 minutes (±5.4) |
| 7 | Northern Township | 30.9 minutes (±11.0) |
| 8 | Royalton | 30.0 minutes (±3.9) |
Showing 8 of 27 places in Franklin 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 Cave Township
How long is the average commute in Cave Township?
Workers who live in Cave Township, IL take an average of 43.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Cave Township without a car?
4.4% of households in Cave Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Cave Township?
1.3% (±1.7 points) of workers who live in Cave Township worked from home, and 77.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cave township, Franklin County, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cave township, Franklin County, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cave township, Franklin County, Illinois
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Cave township, Franklin County, Illinois (county subdivision:11813, in state:17 county:055).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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