How long is the commute from Chalmers Township, IL?
Workers who live in Chalmers Township, IL take an average of 10.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
5.6% of workers walk to work.
22.7% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 10.6 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 22.7%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Chalmers Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Chalmers Township | McDonough County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.1% (±19.4 points) | 76.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.6% (±4.4 points) | 9.5% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±13.0 points) | 0.5% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.6% (±8.1 points) | 4.6% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±13.0 points) | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 22.7% (±20.6 points) | 6.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Chalmers Township, the average commute is lower than in McDonough County (18.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Chalmers Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from McDonough County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In McDonough County, Chalmers Township ranks 27 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2644 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Chalmers Township
| Vehicles available | Chalmers Township | McDonough County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±12.4 points) | 9.4% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.4% (±14.0 points) | 40.3% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.0% (±17.3 points) | 32.9% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 36.6% (±20.6 points) | 17.5% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Chalmers Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from McDonough County (9.4%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (11.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Chalmers Township
| Chalmers Township | McDonough County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 22.7% (±20.6 points) | 6.9% (±1.4 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±12.4 points) | 92.0% (±2.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.8% (±11.2 points) | 84.0% (±2.9 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Chalmers Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from McDonough County (84.0%).
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 Chalmers Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalmers Township | — | 10.6 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Colchester Township | 3.7 mi | 15.9 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Colchester | 4.0 mi | 15.7 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Macomb | 5.0 mi | 15.5 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Macomb City Township | 5.0 mi | 15.5 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Bethel Township | 5.6 mi | 31.6 minutes (±14.5) | Higher |
| Scotland Township | 5.6 mi | 19.8 minutes (±6.9) | Higher |
| Tennessee | 6.1 mi | 17.3 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Emmet Township | 7.1 mi | 21.0 minutes (±6.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Colchester Township, IL (15.9 minutes), Colchester, IL (15.7 minutes), Macomb, IL (15.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across McDonough County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 20 (tie) | Walnut Grove Township (McDonough County) | 15.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 22 | Colchester | 15.7 minutes (±2.6) |
| 23 (tie) | Macomb | 15.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 23 (tie) | Macomb City Township | 15.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 25 | Bardolph | 14.1 minutes (±2.9) |
| 26 | Macomb Township | 12.8 minutes (±1.8) |
| 27 | Chalmers Township | 10.6 minutes (±2.1) |
Showing 7 of 27 places in McDonough 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 Chalmers Township
How long is the average commute in Chalmers Township?
Workers who live in Chalmers Township, IL take an average of 10.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Chalmers Township without a car?
0.0% of households in Chalmers Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Chalmers Township?
22.7% (±20.6 points) of workers who live in Chalmers Township worked from home, and 89.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chalmers township, McDonough County, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chalmers township, McDonough County, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chalmers township, McDonough 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 Chalmers township, McDonough County, Illinois (county subdivision:12333, in state:17 county:109).
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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