How long is the commute from Fairmont City, IL?
Workers who live in Fairmont City, IL take an average of 16.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.1% of workers walk to work.
12.0% work from home.
5.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.9 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 12.0%
- Households without a car
- 5.0%
How people in Fairmont City get to work
| Means of transportation | Fairmont City | St. Clair County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.3% (±11.4 points) | 75.4% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.6% (±6.6 points) | 8.1% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.5 points) | 1.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.1% (±3.1 points) | 1.5% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.5 points) | 1.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.0% (±7.2 points) | 12.4% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Fairmont City, the average commute is lower than in St. Clair County (24.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fairmont City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from St. Clair County (1.6%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In St. Clair County, Fairmont City ranks 43 of 45 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2489 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fairmont City
| Vehicles available | Fairmont City | St. Clair County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% (±4.2 points) | 7.5% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.7% (±12.7 points) | 34.6% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.0% (±9.4 points) | 37.0% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.3% (±9.7 points) | 20.9% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Fairmont City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from St. Clair County (7.5%).
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 Fairmont City
| Fairmont City | St. Clair County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.0% (±7.2 points) | 12.4% (±0.9 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.6% (±3.3 points) | 94.2% (±0.6 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 76.2% (±12.6 points) | 89.7% (±0.9 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Fairmont City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in St. Clair County (89.7%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Fairmont City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmont City | — | 16.9 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Washington Park | 1.3 mi | 20.9 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Canteen Township | 1.4 mi | 20.4 minutes (±1.4) | Higher |
| East St. Louis | 2.6 mi | 23.3 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| East St. Louis Township | 2.6 mi | 23.3 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Madison | 2.8 mi | 18.3 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Stites Township | 3.4 mi | 25.2 minutes (±7.9) | Higher |
| Brooklyn | 3.7 mi | 25.2 minutes (±7.9) | Higher |
| Caseyville | 3.7 mi | 21.2 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Canteen Township, IL (20.4 minutes), East St. Louis, IL (23.3 minutes), East St. Louis Township, IL (23.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across St. Clair County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | Fairview Heights | 22.0 minutes (±1.9) |
| 38 | Caseyville | 21.2 minutes (±1.8) |
| 39 (tie) | Millstadt | 20.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 39 (tie) | Washington Park | 20.9 minutes (±4.2) |
| 41 | Canteen Township | 20.4 minutes (±1.4) |
| 42 | Shiloh Valley Township | 19.0 minutes (±2.0) |
| 43 | Fairmont City | 16.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 44 | Sauget | 15.0 minutes (±3.2) |
| 45 | Scott AFB | 13.9 minutes (±2.9) |
Showing 9 of 45 places in St. Clair 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 Fairmont City
How long is the average commute in Fairmont City?
Workers who live in Fairmont City, IL take an average of 16.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fairmont City without a car?
5.0% of households in Fairmont City have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fairmont City?
12.0% (±7.2 points) of workers who live in Fairmont City worked from home, and 76.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairmont City village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairmont City village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairmont City village, 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 Fairmont City village, Illinois (place:24933, in state:17).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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