How long is the commute from Dixon Township, IL?
Workers who live in Dixon Township, IL take an average of 21.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
4.8% work from home.
9.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.1 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Households without a car
- 9.2%
How people in Dixon Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Dixon Township | Lee County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.1% (±3.5 points) | 82.0% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.1% (±3.0 points) | 9.5% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.5 points) | 0.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±1.2 points) | 1.2% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±0.8 points) | 1.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.8% (±1.9 points) | 5.5% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Dixon Township, the average commute is lower than in Lee County (24.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Dixon Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lee County (0.6%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lee County, Dixon Township ranks 28 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2110 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Dixon Township
| Vehicles available | Dixon Township | Lee County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.2% (±3.6 points) | 6.6% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.2% (±3.8 points) | 30.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.4% (±4.2 points) | 38.5% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.2% (±3.7 points) | 24.4% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Dixon Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lee County (6.6%).
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 Dixon Township
| Dixon Township | Lee County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.8% (±1.9 points) | 5.5% (±1.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.2% (±3.0 points) | 92.2% (±1.5 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.6% (±3.4 points) | 87.4% (±1.9 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Dixon Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lee County (87.4%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Dixon Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixon Township | — | 21.1 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Dixon | 1.9 mi | 20.7 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Grand Detour Township | 3.8 mi | 24.8 minutes (±15.9) | Not measurably different |
| South Dixon Township | 4.9 mi | 17.7 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Nachusa Township | 5.3 mi | 43.3 minutes (±36.7) | Not measurably different |
| Palmyra Township | 6.0 mi | 17.8 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Woosung Township | 6.9 mi | 23.1 minutes (±13.0) | Not measurably different |
| Taylor Township | 7.0 mi | 25.9 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Creek Township | 7.7 mi | 32.0 minutes (±11.5) | 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 Lee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Ashton | 27.2 minutes (±4.7) |
| 23 | Franklin Grove | 26.6 minutes (±6.5) |
| 24 | Ashton Township | 23.5 minutes (±4.5) |
| 25 | Harmon Township | 23.1 minutes (±8.2) |
| 26 | Nelson | 22.6 minutes (±7.6) |
| 27 | Nelson Township | 22.0 minutes (±3.4) |
| 28 | Dixon Township | 21.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 29 | Dixon | 20.7 minutes (±2.6) |
| 30 | Marion Township (Lee County) | 19.2 minutes (±3.8) |
| 31 | Palmyra Township | 17.8 minutes (±3.3) |
| 32 | South Dixon Township | 17.7 minutes (±5.3) |
Showing 11 of 32 places in Lee 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 Dixon Township
How long is the average commute in Dixon Township?
Workers who live in Dixon Township, IL take an average of 21.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Dixon Township without a car?
9.2% of households in Dixon Township have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Dixon Township?
4.8% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in Dixon Township worked from home, and 85.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dixon township, Lee County, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dixon township, Lee County, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dixon township, Lee 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 Dixon township, Lee County, Illinois (county subdivision:20175, in state:17 county:103).
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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