How long is the commute from Fulton, IL?
Workers who live in Fulton, IL take an average of 16.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.0% of workers walk to work.
5.9% work from home.
1.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.4 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Households without a car
- 1.8%
How people in Fulton get to work
| Means of transportation | Fulton | Whiteside County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.5% (±6.4 points) | 80.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.8% (±5.8 points) | 8.6% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.4 points) | 0.3% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.0% (±1.9 points) | 2.7% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±1.2 points) | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.9% (±3.9 points) | 6.1% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Fulton, the average commute is lower than in Whiteside County (20.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fulton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Whiteside County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Whiteside County, Fulton ranks 31 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2525 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fulton
| Vehicles available | Fulton | Whiteside County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.8% (±1.8 points) | 5.8% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.0% (±8.8 points) | 33.4% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.2% (±7.9 points) | 37.5% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.0% (±5.3 points) | 23.2% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Fulton, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Whiteside County (5.8%).
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 Fulton
| Fulton | Whiteside County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.9% (±3.9 points) | 6.1% (±1.1 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 86.4% (±8.7 points) | 93.3% (±1.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 81.7% (±7.7 points) | 86.7% (±1.5 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Fulton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Whiteside County (86.7%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Fulton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton | — | 16.4 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Fulton Township | 2.2 mi | 16.5 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Clinton | 4.6 mi | 18.9 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Garden Plain Township | 5.2 mi | 16.1 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Albany | 6.2 mi | 23.1 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Ustick Township | 6.9 mi | 29.8 minutes (±10.9) | Higher |
| Union Grove Township | 7.8 mi | 20.3 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Camanche | 7.9 mi | 22.3 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Thomson | 7.9 mi | 17.5 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Clinton, IA (18.9 minutes), Albany, IL (23.1 minutes), Ustick Township, IL (29.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Whiteside County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Erie | 19.1 minutes (±2.7) |
| 26 (tie) | Sterling | 18.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 26 (tie) | Sterling Township | 18.1 minutes (±2.0) |
| 28 | Morrison | 18.0 minutes (±3.1) |
| 29 | Coloma Township | 16.8 minutes (±1.3) |
| 30 | Fulton Township | 16.5 minutes (±1.5) |
| 31 | Fulton | 16.4 minutes (±1.8) |
| 32 | Garden Plain Township | 16.1 minutes (±3.1) |
| 33 | Rock Falls | 15.7 minutes (±1.3) |
Showing 9 of 33 places in Whiteside 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 Fulton
How long is the average commute in Fulton?
Workers who live in Fulton, IL take an average of 16.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fulton without a car?
1.8% of households in Fulton have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fulton?
5.9% (±3.9 points) of workers who live in Fulton worked from home, and 81.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fulton city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fulton city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fulton 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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