How long is the commute from Farmer City, IL?
Workers who live in Farmer City, IL take an average of 26.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
86.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.2% of workers walk to work.
6.9% work from home.
1.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.2 minutes (±4.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Households without a car
- 1.6%
How people in Farmer City get to work
| Means of transportation | Farmer City | De Witt County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 86.2% (±7.8 points) | 80.6% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.6% (±4.7 points) | 5.8% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.5 points) | 0.3% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.2% (±2.0 points) | 1.8% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±4.5 points) | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.9% (±5.1 points) | 10.6% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Farmer City, the average commute is not measurably different from De Witt County (23.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Farmer City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from De Witt County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In De Witt County, Farmer City ranks 9 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1284 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Farmer City
| Vehicles available | Farmer City | De Witt County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.6% (±1.7 points) | 3.8% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.8% (±8.6 points) | 33.9% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.5% (±10.5 points) | 36.8% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.1% (±6.9 points) | 25.4% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Farmer City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from De Witt County (3.8%).
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 Farmer City
| Farmer City | De Witt County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.9% (±5.1 points) | 10.6% (±1.9 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.1% (±5.1 points) | 93.7% (±1.9 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.2% (±6.7 points) | 86.0% (±2.2 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Farmer City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from De Witt County (86.0%).
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 Farmer City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmer City | — | 26.2 minutes (±4.5) | — |
| Santa Anna Township | 1.0 mi | 27.2 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Blue Ridge Township | 5.4 mi | 24.8 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| West Township (McLean County) | 6.0 mi | 21.3 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Mansfield | 7.4 mi | 27.1 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Empire Township | 8.2 mi | 22.9 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| De Witt Township | 8.4 mi | 41.9 minutes (±10.8) | Higher |
| De Land | 8.7 mi | 24.6 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| De Witt | 8.7 mi | 55.6 minutes (±19.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: De Witt Township, IL (41.9 minutes), De Witt, IL (55.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across De Witt County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Waynesville Township | 30.2 minutes (±5.1) |
| 4 | Waynesville | 29.7 minutes (±7.2) |
| 5 | Harp Township | 29.6 minutes (±11.3) |
| 6 | Nixon Township | 27.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 7 | Santa Anna Township | 27.2 minutes (±3.8) |
| 8 | Weldon | 26.7 minutes (±3.3) |
| 9 | Farmer City | 26.2 minutes (±4.5) |
| 10 | Texas Township | 25.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 11 | Wapella Township | 24.9 minutes (±3.0) |
| 12 | Wapella | 22.2 minutes (±4.4) |
| 13 | Barnett Township | 22.1 minutes (±6.1) |
| 14 | Creek Township | 21.3 minutes (±3.5) |
| 15 | Kenney | 21.0 minutes (±6.9) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in De Witt 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 Farmer City
How long is the average commute in Farmer City?
Workers who live in Farmer City, IL take an average of 26.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Farmer City without a car?
1.6% of households in Farmer City have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Farmer City?
6.9% (±5.1 points) of workers who live in Farmer City worked from home, and 85.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Farmer City city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Farmer City city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Farmer City 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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