How long is the commute from Creston, IL?
Workers who live in Creston, IL take an average of 29.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
87.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
8.7% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.8 minutes (±5.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.7%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Creston get to work
| Means of transportation | Creston | Ogle County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 87.4% (±7.8 points) | 80.6% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.0% (±4.7 points) | 8.3% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±12.6 points) | 0.3% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±12.6 points) | 1.6% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±12.6 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.7% (±6.6 points) | 8.0% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Creston, the average commute is not measurably different from Ogle County (26.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Creston, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Ogle County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Ogle County, Creston ranks 12 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 673 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Creston
| Vehicles available | Creston | Ogle County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±15.7 points) | 5.5% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.5% (±13.3 points) | 28.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.7% (±13.7 points) | 40.6% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.9% (±11.7 points) | 25.4% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Creston, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Ogle County (5.5%).
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 Creston
| Creston | Ogle County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.7% (±6.6 points) | 8.0% (±1.1 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.6% (±6.1 points) | 92.8% (±1.2 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.7% (±7.1 points) | 88.4% (±1.6 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Creston, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Ogle County (88.4%).
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 Creston
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creston | — | 29.8 minutes (±5.5) | — |
| Dement Township | 0.9 mi | 30.6 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Rochelle | 4.7 mi | 22.3 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Malta Township | 4.7 mi | 27.8 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Hillcrest | 5.1 mi | 21.2 minutes (±4.2) | Lower |
| Malta | 5.3 mi | 25.6 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Lynnville Township | 5.7 mi | 30.8 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Alto Township | 6.3 mi | 30.5 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Steward | 6.3 mi | 29.8 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Rochelle, IL (22.3 minutes), Hillcrest, IL (21.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Ogle County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Pine Creek Township | 32.0 minutes (±11.5) |
| 7 | Lynnville Township | 30.8 minutes (±5.7) |
| 8 | Dement Township | 30.6 minutes (±5.0) |
| 9 | Maryland Township | 30.5 minutes (±3.9) |
| 10 | Rockvale Township | 30.4 minutes (±9.8) |
| 11 | Leaf River Township | 29.9 minutes (±5.5) |
| 12 | Creston | 29.8 minutes (±5.5) |
| 13 | Lincoln Township | 29.3 minutes (±1.6) |
| 14 | Leaf River | 28.5 minutes (±4.1) |
| 15 | Byron Township | 28.4 minutes (±3.8) |
| 16 | Eagle Point Township | 28.3 minutes (±9.8) |
| 17 | Brookville Township | 28.2 minutes (±11.1) |
| 18 | Forreston | 27.0 minutes (±4.2) |
Showing 13 of 36 places in Ogle 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 Creston
How long is the average commute in Creston?
Workers who live in Creston, IL take an average of 29.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Creston without a car?
0.0% of households in Creston have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Creston?
8.7% (±6.6 points) of workers who live in Creston worked from home, and 92.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Creston village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Creston village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Creston 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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Figures last updated on .
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