How long is the commute from Eureka, IL?
Workers who live in Eureka, IL take an average of 31.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
3.2% of workers walk to work.
12.4% work from home.
5.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.7 minutes (±10.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 12.4%
- Households without a car
- 5.5%
How people in Eureka get to work
| Means of transportation | Eureka | Woodford County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.0% (±7.6 points) | 79.4% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.3% (±6.7 points) | 6.5% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.5 points) | 0.2% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.2% (±2.3 points) | 1.7% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 0.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.4% (±6.0 points) | 11.5% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Eureka, the average commute is not measurably different from Woodford County (25.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Eureka, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Woodford County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Woodford County, Eureka ranks 5 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 442 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Eureka
| Vehicles available | Eureka | Woodford County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.5% (±4.9 points) | 3.3% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.5% (±8.5 points) | 27.0% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.9% (±7.2 points) | 41.9% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.1% (±5.7 points) | 27.8% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Eureka, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Woodford County (3.3%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (11.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Eureka
| Eureka | Woodford County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.4% (±6.0 points) | 11.5% (±2.1 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.4% (±5.1 points) | 94.4% (±1.4 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.7% (±7.1 points) | 87.7% (±1.9 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Eureka, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Woodford County (87.7%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Eureka
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka | — | 31.7 minutes (±10.2) | — |
| Cruger Township | 1.6 mi | 31.1 minutes (±12.2) | Not measurably different |
| Olio Township | 2.9 mi | 27.2 minutes (±9.3) | Not measurably different |
| Montgomery Township (Woodford County) | 5.4 mi | 20.5 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Goodfield | 5.9 mi | 21.8 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Roanoke Township | 6.3 mi | 21.6 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Metamora Township | 6.5 mi | 23.9 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Deer Creek | 6.5 mi | 24.2 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Roanoke | 7.1 mi | 21.7 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Montgomery Township (Woodford County), IL (20.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Woodford County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Linn Township | 84.0 minutes (±37.3) |
| 2 | Washburn | 37.4 minutes (±8.7) |
| 3 | Partridge Township | 34.6 minutes (±5.1) |
| 4 | Cazenovia Township | 33.8 minutes (±6.0) |
| 5 | Eureka | 31.7 minutes (±10.2) |
| 6 | Cruger Township | 31.1 minutes (±12.2) |
| 7 | Palestine Township | 28.1 minutes (±5.4) |
| 8 | Minonk | 27.6 minutes (±4.4) |
| 9 | Olio Township | 27.2 minutes (±9.3) |
| 10 (tie) | Clayton Township (Woodford County) | 26.6 minutes (±3.7) |
| 10 (tie) | Minonk Township | 26.6 minutes (±4.1) |
Showing 11 of 32 places in Woodford 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 Eureka
How long is the average commute in Eureka?
Workers who live in Eureka, IL take an average of 31.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Eureka without a car?
5.5% of households in Eureka have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Eureka?
12.4% (±6.0 points) of workers who live in Eureka worked from home, and 83.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eureka city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eureka city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eureka 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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