How long is the commute from Elk Township, IL?
Workers who live in Elk Township, IL take an average of 28.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.3% of workers walk to work.
5.5% work from home.
7.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.2 minutes (±3.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.5%
- Households without a car
- 7.6%
How people in Elk Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Elk Township | Jackson County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.6% (±6.1 points) | 72.5% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.7% (±4.5 points) | 8.6% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.6 points) | 0.7% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.3% (±2.4 points) | 5.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±1.2 points) | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.5% (±3.6 points) | 10.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Elk Township, the average commute is higher than in Jackson County (20.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Elk Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jackson County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Jackson County, Elk Township ranks 10 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 918 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Elk Township
| Vehicles available | Elk Township | Jackson County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.6% (±3.7 points) | 11.5% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.2% (±8.6 points) | 39.0% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.1% (±8.3 points) | 30.6% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.1% (±5.7 points) | 18.9% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Elk Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Jackson County (11.5%).
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 Elk Township
| Elk Township | Jackson County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.5% (±3.6 points) | 10.8% (±1.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.1% (±3.7 points) | 94.6% (±1.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 81.7% (±6.8 points) | 86.5% (±1.6 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Elk Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Jackson County (86.5%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Elk Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Township | — | 28.2 minutes (±3.1) | — |
| Elkville | 1.5 mi | 28.7 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Dowell | 2.8 mi | 24.2 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Royalton | 5.7 mi | 30.0 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Vergennes Township | 5.9 mi | 21.9 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
| Hurst | 5.9 mi | 27.6 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Bush | 6.3 mi | 23.9 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
| De Soto | 6.4 mi | 17.2 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| De Soto Township | 6.4 mi | 17.3 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Vergennes Township, IL (21.9 minutes), De Soto, IL (17.2 minutes), De Soto Township, IL (17.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jackson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Grand Tower | 33.7 minutes (±11.1) |
| 5 | Ora Township | 32.6 minutes (±9.9) |
| 6 | Elkville | 28.7 minutes (±4.9) |
| 7 | Campbell Hill | 28.6 minutes (±5.4) |
| 8 | Somerset Township | 28.5 minutes (±5.1) |
| 9 (tie) | Bradley Township | 28.2 minutes (±4.6) |
| 9 (tie) | Elk Township | 28.2 minutes (±3.1) |
| 11 | Ava | 27.4 minutes (±6.3) |
| 12 | Pomona Township | 26.2 minutes (±4.3) |
| 13 | Kinkaid Township | 25.7 minutes (±5.1) |
| 14 | Vergennes | 25.4 minutes (±4.8) |
| 15 | Sand Ridge Township | 25.3 minutes (±8.4) |
| 16 | Dowell | 24.2 minutes (±5.4) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Jackson 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 Elk Township
How long is the average commute in Elk Township?
Workers who live in Elk Township, IL take an average of 28.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Elk Township without a car?
7.6% of households in Elk Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Elk Township?
5.5% (±3.6 points) of workers who live in Elk Township worked from home, and 81.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elk township, Jackson County, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elk township, Jackson County, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elk township, Jackson 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 Elk township, Jackson County, Illinois (county subdivision:23217, in state:17 county:077).
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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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