How long is the commute from Elmwood, IL?
Workers who live in Elmwood, IL take an average of 24.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
7.2% of workers walk to work.
13.7% work from home.
9.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.7 minutes (±2.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 13.7%
- Households without a car
- 9.1%
How people in Elmwood get to work
| Means of transportation | Elmwood | Peoria County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.4% (±8.7 points) | 76.1% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.7% (±4.3 points) | 8.5% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 1.2% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 7.2% (±5.5 points) | 1.7% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 1.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.7% (±6.8 points) | 11.4% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Elmwood, the average commute is higher than in Peoria County (19.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Elmwood, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Peoria County (1.2%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Peoria County, Elmwood ranks 10 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1556 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Elmwood
| Vehicles available | Elmwood | Peoria County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.1% (±6.1 points) | 8.1% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.1% (±6.9 points) | 40.3% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.5% (±8.5 points) | 35.0% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 30.3% (±7.4 points) | 16.7% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Elmwood, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Peoria County (8.1%).
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 Elmwood
| Elmwood | Peoria County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.7% (±6.8 points) | 11.4% (±0.8 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.5% (±2.8 points) | 94.5% (±0.7 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.4% (±4.0 points) | 89.5% (±0.9 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Elmwood, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Peoria County (89.5%).
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 Elmwood
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmwood | — | 24.7 minutes (±2.7) | — |
| Yates City | 2.5 mi | 35.5 minutes (±7.7) | Higher |
| Elmwood Township | 2.8 mi | 25.4 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Brimfield Township | 4.1 mi | 23.9 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Salem Township (Knox County) | 5.3 mi | 33.3 minutes (±5.8) | Higher |
| Elba Township | 5.4 mi | 22.6 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Brimfield | 5.9 mi | 24.6 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Farmington | 6.1 mi | 25.1 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Trivoli Township | 8.2 mi | 33.2 minutes (±5.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Yates City, IL (35.5 minutes), Salem Township (Knox County), IL (33.3 minutes), Trivoli Township, IL (33.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Peoria County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (tie) | Bellevue | 26.1 minutes (±7.0) |
| 4 (tie) | Timber Township | 26.1 minutes (±2.5) |
| 6 | Elmwood Township | 25.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 7 (tie) | Glasford | 25.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 7 (tie) | Kingston Mines | 25.1 minutes (±5.0) |
| 9 | Hanna City | 24.8 minutes (±4.2) |
| 10 | Elmwood | 24.7 minutes (±2.7) |
| 11 (tie) | Brimfield | 24.6 minutes (±6.0) |
| 11 (tie) | Jubilee Township | 24.6 minutes (±4.6) |
| 13 | Lake Camelot | 24.1 minutes (±4.1) |
| 14 | Brimfield Township | 23.9 minutes (±5.1) |
| 15 | Akron Township | 23.5 minutes (±4.7) |
| 16 (tie) | Hallock Township | 23.2 minutes (±3.2) |
Showing 13 of 36 places in Peoria 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 Elmwood
How long is the average commute in Elmwood?
Workers who live in Elmwood, IL take an average of 24.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Elmwood without a car?
9.1% of households in Elmwood have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Elmwood?
13.7% (±6.8 points) of workers who live in Elmwood worked from home, and 88.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elmwood city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elmwood city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elmwood 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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