How long is the commute from Franklin Grove, IL?
Workers who live in Franklin Grove, IL take an average of 26.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.6% of workers drive alone to work.
1.2% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
3.2% work from home.
8.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.6 minutes (±6.5)
- Public transportation
- 1.2%
- Work from home
- 3.2%
- Households without a car
- 8.3%
How people in Franklin Grove get to work
| Means of transportation | Franklin Grove | Lee County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.6% (±5.8 points) | 82.0% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.7% (±2.7 points) | 9.5% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.2% (±1.8 points) | 0.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±1.0 points) | 1.2% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 6.6% (±4.7 points) | 1.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.2% (±2.4 points) | 5.5% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Franklin Grove, the average commute is not measurably different from Lee County (24.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Franklin Grove, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lee County (0.6%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lee County, Franklin Grove ranks 23 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1205 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Franklin Grove
| Vehicles available | Franklin Grove | Lee County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.3% (±7.8 points) | 6.6% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.9% (±8.6 points) | 30.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.6% (±9.0 points) | 38.5% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.2% (±6.3 points) | 24.4% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Franklin Grove, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lee County (6.6%).
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 Franklin Grove
| Franklin Grove | Lee County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.2% (±2.4 points) | 5.5% (±1.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 84.9% (±9.2 points) | 92.2% (±1.5 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.4% (±9.2 points) | 87.4% (±1.9 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Franklin Grove, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lee County (87.4%).
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 Franklin Grove
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Grove | — | 26.6 minutes (±6.5) | — |
| Franklin Grove Township | 1.4 mi | 27.9 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Nachusa Township | 3.9 mi | 43.3 minutes (±36.7) | Not measurably different |
| Ashton Township | 4.2 mi | 23.5 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Ashton | 4.4 mi | 27.2 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Bradford Township | 4.8 mi | 29.9 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Taylor Township | 5.0 mi | 25.9 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| South Dixon Township | 8.3 mi | 17.7 minutes (±5.3) | Lower |
| Dixon Township | 8.4 mi | 21.1 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: South Dixon Township, IL (17.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Sublette | 29.0 minutes (±4.2) |
| 18 | Amboy Township | 28.2 minutes (±8.9) |
| 19 | Amboy | 28.1 minutes (±10.2) |
| 20 | Franklin Grove Township | 27.9 minutes (±5.9) |
| 21 | East Grove Township | 27.3 minutes (±5.1) |
| 22 | Ashton | 27.2 minutes (±4.7) |
| 23 | Franklin Grove | 26.6 minutes (±6.5) |
| 24 | Ashton Township | 23.5 minutes (±4.5) |
| 25 | Harmon Township | 23.1 minutes (±8.2) |
| 26 | Nelson | 22.6 minutes (±7.6) |
| 27 | Nelson Township | 22.0 minutes (±3.4) |
| 28 | Dixon Township | 21.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 29 | Dixon | 20.7 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 13 of 32 places in Lee 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 Franklin Grove
How long is the average commute in Franklin Grove?
Workers who live in Franklin Grove, IL take an average of 26.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Franklin Grove without a car?
8.3% of households in Franklin Grove have no vehicle, and 1.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Franklin Grove?
3.2% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in Franklin Grove worked from home, and 83.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Franklin Grove village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Franklin Grove village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Franklin Grove village, 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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