How long is the commute from Dixon, IL?
Workers who live in Dixon, IL take an average of 20.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
1.9% of workers walk to work.
4.8% work from home.
10.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.7 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Households without a car
- 10.5%
How people in Dixon get to work
| Means of transportation | Dixon | Lee County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.2% (±4.2 points) | 82.0% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.4% (±3.7 points) | 9.5% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.6 points) | 0.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.9% (±1.5 points) | 1.2% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±1.0 points) | 1.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.8% (±2.2 points) | 5.5% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Dixon, 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, 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 ranks 29 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2159 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Dixon
| Vehicles available | Dixon | Lee County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.5% (±4.2 points) | 6.6% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.7% (±4.2 points) | 30.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.1% (±4.4 points) | 38.5% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.7% (±3.7 points) | 24.4% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Dixon, 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
| Dixon | Lee County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.8% (±2.2 points) | 5.5% (±1.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.6% (±3.4 points) | 92.2% (±1.5 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.6% (±4.0 points) | 87.4% (±1.9 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Dixon, 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
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixon | — | 20.7 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Dixon Township | 1.9 mi | 21.1 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| South Dixon Township | 3.5 mi | 17.7 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Palmyra Township | 5.2 mi | 17.8 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Nachusa Township | 5.5 mi | 43.3 minutes (±36.7) | Not measurably different |
| Grand Detour Township | 5.7 mi | 24.8 minutes (±15.9) | Not measurably different |
| Nelson Township | 6.2 mi | 22.0 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Woosung Township | 7.3 mi | 23.1 minutes (±13.0) | Not measurably different |
| Nelson | 7.4 mi | 22.6 minutes (±7.6) | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 10 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
How long is the average commute in Dixon?
Workers who live in Dixon, IL take an average of 20.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Dixon without a car?
10.5% of households in Dixon have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Dixon?
4.8% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in Dixon worked from home, and 84.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dixon city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dixon city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dixon city, Illinois
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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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