How long is the commute from Elsah Township, IL?

Name: Commute and cars in Elsah Township, IL, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Elsah Township, IL take an average of 24.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

66.5% of workers drive alone to work.

0.0% take public transportation.

14.5% of workers walk to work.

7.7% work from home.

3.6% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 24.5 minutes (±3.9)
Public transportation: 0.0%
Work from home: 7.7%
Households without a car: 3.6%

How people in Elsah Township get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Elsah Township	Jersey County	Illinois	United States
Drove alone	66.5% (±9.7 points)	74.6%	65.9%	68.8%
Carpooled	8.4% (±5.8 points)	9.3%	7.8%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.0% (±2.7 points)	0.3%	5.8%	3.2%
Walked	14.5% (±7.1 points)	3.1%	2.8%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	2.8% (±3.2 points)	1.0%	1.9%	2.0%
Worked from home	7.7% (±4.8 points)	11.7%	15.9%	15.1%

In Elsah Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Jersey County (27.1 minutes).

It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Elsah Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jersey County (0.3%).

It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).

It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).

In Jersey County, Elsah Township ranks 10 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 1597 of 2,646.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Elsah Township

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Elsah Township	Jersey County	Illinois	United States
No vehicle	3.6% (±3.6 points)	4.7%	11.0%	8.4%
1 vehicle	19.7% (±12.9 points)	24.4%	35.7%	33.1%
2 vehicles	39.6% (±11.0 points)	43.0%	35.1%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	37.1% (±12.5 points)	27.9%	18.3%	21.9%

In Elsah Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Jersey County (4.7%).

It is also lower than in Illinois (11.0%).

It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).

Working from home and internet access in Elsah Township

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Elsah Township	Jersey County	Illinois	United States
Workers working from home	7.7% (±4.8 points)	11.7% (±2.4 points)	15.9% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	85.9% (±13.7 points)	89.4% (±2.9 points)	95.2% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	80.4% (±13.6 points)	86.4% (±2.9 points)	90.8% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In Elsah Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Jersey County (86.4%).

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 Elsah Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Elsah Township
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Elsah Township	—	24.5 minutes (±3.9)	—
Elsah	2.7 mi	11.4 minutes (±5.0)	Lower
Portage Des Sioux	3.8 mi	34.1 minutes (±4.3)	Higher
Mississippi Township	4.6 mi	23.8 minutes (±6.0)	Not measurably different
Grafton	5.6 mi	29.3 minutes (±4.8)	Not measurably different
Godfrey	5.7 mi	25.7 minutes (±2.2)	Not measurably different
Otterville	6.2 mi	24.2 minutes (±8.2)	Not measurably different
Otter Creek Township (Jersey County)	6.4 mi	33.0 minutes (±3.7)	Higher
Piasa Township	6.7 mi	31.7 minutes (±4.1)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Elsah, IL (11.4 minutes).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Portage Des Sioux, MO (34.1 minutes), Otter Creek Township (Jersey County), IL (33.0 minutes), Piasa Township, IL (31.7 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Jersey County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
4	Piasa Township	31.7 minutes (±4.1)
5	Quarry Township	30.6 minutes (±4.9)
6	English Township	30.3 minutes (±10.0)
7	Grafton	29.3 minutes (±4.8)
8	Jersey Township	26.1 minutes (±3.5)
9	Jerseyville	25.0 minutes (±3.1)
10	Elsah Township	24.5 minutes (±3.9)
11	Otterville	24.2 minutes (±8.2)
12 (tie)	Mississippi Township	23.8 minutes (±6.0)
12 (tie)	Richwood Township	23.8 minutes (±3.9)
14	Fieldon	23.4 minutes (±7.0)
15	Fidelity Township	21.3 minutes (±5.0)
16	Elsah	11.4 minutes (±5.0)

Showing 13 of 16 places in Jersey 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 Elsah Township

How long is the average commute in Elsah Township?

Workers who live in Elsah Township, IL take an average of 24.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Elsah Township without a car?

3.6% of households in Elsah Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Elsah Township?

7.7% (±4.8 points) of workers who live in Elsah Township worked from home, and 80.4% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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