How long is the commute from Eastern Township, IL?
Workers who live in Eastern Township, IL take an average of 49.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
6.9% work from home.
6.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 49.5 minutes (±14.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Households without a car
- 6.3%
How people in Eastern Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Eastern Township | Franklin County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.7% (±10.6 points) | 79.4% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 16.6% (±8.9 points) | 10.3% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±1.6 points) | 0.3% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±1.5 points) | 1.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±15.8 points) | 1.4% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.9% (±5.0 points) | 7.2% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Eastern Township, the average commute is higher than in Franklin County (26.9 minutes).
It is also higher than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Eastern Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Franklin County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Franklin County, Eastern Township ranks 1 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 20 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Eastern Township
| Vehicles available | Eastern Township | Franklin County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.3% (±6.8 points) | 6.3% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.3% (±7.6 points) | 34.0% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.9% (±10.9 points) | 35.1% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 32.5% (±9.1 points) | 24.6% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Eastern Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Franklin County (6.3%).
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 Eastern Township
| Eastern Township | Franklin County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.9% (±5.0 points) | 7.2% (±1.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.2% (±7.1 points) | 92.3% (±1.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 69.6% (±9.3 points) | 83.4% (±1.5 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Eastern Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Franklin County (83.4%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Eastern Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Township | — | 49.5 minutes (±14.5) | — |
| Hanaford | 4.6 mi | 19.0 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Macedonia | 5.4 mi | 32.7 minutes (±31.7) | Not measurably different |
| Thompsonville | 5.5 mi | 29.8 minutes (±7.1) | Lower |
| Cave Township | 5.6 mi | 43.8 minutes (±16.7) | Not measurably different |
| Northern Township | 5.8 mi | 30.9 minutes (±11.0) | Lower |
| Benton Township (Franklin County) | 6.0 mi | 23.8 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Frankfort Township (Franklin County) | 8.1 mi | 25.8 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Ewing | 8.4 mi | 26.0 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hanaford, IL (19.0 minutes), Thompsonville, IL (29.8 minutes), Northern Township, IL (30.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Franklin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eastern Township | 49.5 minutes (±14.5) |
| 2 | Cave Township | 43.8 minutes (±16.7) |
| 3 | Sesser | 35.2 minutes (±7.4) |
| 4 | Orient | 34.8 minutes (±16.5) |
| 5 | Goode Township | 33.1 minutes (±6.0) |
| 6 | Valier | 32.3 minutes (±5.4) |
| 7 | Northern Township | 30.9 minutes (±11.0) |
Showing 7 of 27 places in Franklin 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 Eastern Township
How long is the average commute in Eastern Township?
Workers who live in Eastern Township, IL take an average of 49.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Eastern Township without a car?
6.3% of households in Eastern Township have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Eastern Township?
6.9% (±5.0 points) of workers who live in Eastern Township worked from home, and 69.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eastern township, Franklin County, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eastern township, Franklin County, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eastern township, Franklin 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 Eastern township, Franklin County, Illinois (county subdivision:21735, in state:17 county:055).
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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