How long is the commute from Effingham, IL?
Workers who live in Effingham, IL take an average of 13.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
1.8% of workers walk to work.
12.5% work from home.
8.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 13.3 minutes (±1.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 12.5%
- Households without a car
- 8.8%
How people in Effingham get to work
| Means of transportation | Effingham | Effingham County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.6% (±3.6 points) | 79.5% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.7% (±2.3 points) | 5.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 0.2% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.8% (±1.0 points) | 1.8% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±0.9 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.5% (±3.8 points) | 11.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Effingham, the average commute is lower than in Effingham County (18.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Effingham, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Effingham County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Effingham County, Effingham ranks 25 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2626 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Effingham
| Vehicles available | Effingham | Effingham County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.8% (±3.1 points) | 5.7% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.6% (±3.9 points) | 24.2% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.5% (±5.4 points) | 39.6% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.2% (±4.4 points) | 30.5% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Effingham, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Effingham County (5.7%).
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 Effingham
| Effingham | Effingham County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.5% (±3.8 points) | 11.8% (±2.1 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.8% (±1.5 points) | 95.6% (±0.8 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.0% (±3.2 points) | 90.6% (±1.5 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Effingham, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Effingham County (90.6%).
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 Effingham
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effingham | — | 13.3 minutes (±1.1) | — |
| Teutopolis Township | 3.0 mi | 15.5 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
| Douglas Township (Effingham County) | 3.4 mi | 14.4 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Teutopolis | 3.9 mi | 15.9 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Summit Township | 4.6 mi | 22.0 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
| Watson Township | 5.4 mi | 18.0 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Watson | 6.6 mi | 18.9 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Banner Township (Effingham County) | 6.9 mi | 15.5 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Shumway | 7.0 mi | 16.6 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Teutopolis Township, IL (15.5 minutes), Teutopolis, IL (15.9 minutes), Summit Township, IL (22.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Effingham County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Union Township (Effingham County) | 17.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 20 | Shumway | 16.6 minutes (±3.4) |
| 21 | Teutopolis | 15.9 minutes (±2.2) |
| 22 (tie) | Banner Township (Effingham County) | 15.5 minutes (±2.4) |
| 22 (tie) | Teutopolis Township | 15.5 minutes (±1.7) |
| 24 | Douglas Township (Effingham County) | 14.4 minutes (±1.2) |
| 25 | Effingham | 13.3 minutes (±1.1) |
Showing 7 of 25 places in Effingham 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 Effingham
How long is the average commute in Effingham?
Workers who live in Effingham, IL take an average of 13.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Effingham without a car?
8.8% of households in Effingham have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Effingham?
12.5% (±3.8 points) of workers who live in Effingham worked from home, and 90.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Effingham city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Effingham city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Effingham city, 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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