How long is the commute from Coal City, IL?
Workers who live in Coal City, IL take an average of 27.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.4% of workers walk to work.
11.7% work from home.
1.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.1 minutes (±3.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 11.7%
- Households without a car
- 1.9%
How people in Coal City get to work
| Means of transportation | Coal City | Grundy County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.9% (±6.9 points) | 82.1% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.8% (±2.3 points) | 5.2% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.5 points) | 0.4% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.4% (±2.4 points) | 1.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±1.8 points) | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.7% (±6.7 points) | 10.0% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Coal City, the average commute is not measurably different from Grundy County (26.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Coal City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Grundy County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Grundy County, Coal City ranks 17 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1120 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Coal City
| Vehicles available | Coal City | Grundy County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.9% (±2.7 points) | 4.0% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.7% (±7.4 points) | 27.0% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.3% (±7.7 points) | 41.6% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.1% (±6.0 points) | 27.5% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Coal City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Grundy County (4.0%).
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 Coal City
| Coal City | Grundy County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.7% (±6.7 points) | 10.0% (±1.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.2% (±1.3 points) | 95.6% (±1.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.8% (±4.1 points) | 91.8% (±1.5 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Coal City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Grundy County (91.8%).
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 Coal City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coal City | — | 27.1 minutes (±3.8) | — |
| Diamond | 1.6 mi | 26.3 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Carbon Hill | 1.6 mi | 23.4 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Felix Township | 2.3 mi | 25.0 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Braceville Township | 2.4 mi | 28.1 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Braidwood | 3.0 mi | 29.3 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Godley | 3.1 mi | 30.1 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Maine Township (Grundy County) | 3.7 mi | 27.8 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
| Braceville | 3.8 mi | 31.2 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Grundy County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 10 (tie) | Garfield Township | 30.1 minutes (±2.2) |
| 12 | Norman Township | 29.7 minutes (±10.2) |
| 13 | East Brooklyn | 29.2 minutes (±13.1) |
| 14 (tie) | Braceville Township | 28.1 minutes (±3.1) |
| 14 (tie) | Nettle Creek Township | 28.1 minutes (±6.6) |
| 16 | Maine Township (Grundy County) | 27.8 minutes (±6.9) |
| 17 | Coal City | 27.1 minutes (±3.8) |
| 18 | Diamond | 26.3 minutes (±3.1) |
| 19 | Highland Township | 26.0 minutes (±5.9) |
| 20 | Felix Township | 25.0 minutes (±2.5) |
| 21 | Mazon Township | 24.4 minutes (±3.1) |
| 22 | Mazon | 24.3 minutes (±3.4) |
| 23 | Saratoga Township (Grundy County) | 24.2 minutes (±3.2) |
Showing 13 of 29 places in Grundy 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 Coal City
How long is the average commute in Coal City?
Workers who live in Coal City, IL take an average of 27.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Coal City without a car?
1.9% of households in Coal City have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Coal City?
11.7% (±6.7 points) of workers who live in Coal City worked from home, and 90.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Coal City village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Coal City village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Coal City 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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