How long is the commute from Galva, IL?
Workers who live in Galva, IL take an average of 21.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.6% of workers walk to work.
8.3% work from home.
8.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.3 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Households without a car
- 8.3%
How people in Galva get to work
| Means of transportation | Galva | Henry County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.6% (±8.5 points) | 80.0% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 16.6% (±7.0 points) | 7.5% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.6 points) | 0.1% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.6% (±3.9 points) | 2.5% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.9% (±2.1 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.3% (±6.7 points) | 8.7% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Galva, the average commute is not measurably different from Henry County (22.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Galva, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Henry County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Henry County, Galva ranks 27 of 38 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2072 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Galva
| Vehicles available | Galva | Henry County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.3% (±3.6 points) | 6.6% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.6% (±6.4 points) | 27.7% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.2% (±6.4 points) | 40.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.0% (±6.0 points) | 25.3% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Galva, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Henry 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 Galva
| Galva | Henry County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.3% (±6.7 points) | 8.7% (±1.3 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.7% (±4.7 points) | 93.2% (±1.2 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.2% (±7.5 points) | 86.7% (±1.7 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Galva, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Henry County (86.7%).
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 Galva
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galva | — | 21.3 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| Galva Township | 1.1 mi | 22.3 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Bishop Hill | 4.7 mi | 34.0 minutes (±18.3) | Not measurably different |
| La Fayette | 5.3 mi | 24.7 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Weller Township | 5.7 mi | 28.0 minutes (±12.1) | Not measurably different |
| Wethersfield Township | 6.0 mi | 14.7 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Goshen Township | 7.2 mi | 23.7 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Walnut Grove Township (Knox County) | 7.5 mi | 25.2 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Kewanee | 7.6 mi | 19.4 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Wethersfield Township, IL (14.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Henry County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 21 (tie) | Cleveland | 23.0 minutes (±2.7) |
| 21 (tie) | Western Township | 23.0 minutes (±1.7) |
| 23 (tie) | Orion | 22.8 minutes (±1.6) |
| 23 (tie) | Colona Township | 22.8 minutes (±2.3) |
| 25 | Colona | 22.6 minutes (±2.5) |
| 26 | Galva Township | 22.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 27 | Galva | 21.3 minutes (±3.0) |
| 28 | Phenix Township | 20.8 minutes (±3.4) |
| 29 | Burns Township | 20.3 minutes (±9.3) |
| 30 | Alpha | 19.7 minutes (±3.1) |
| 31 (tie) | Kewanee | 19.4 minutes (±2.7) |
| 31 (tie) | Geneseo Township | 19.4 minutes (±2.2) |
| 33 | Geneseo | 18.6 minutes (±1.9) |
Showing 13 of 38 places in Henry 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 Galva
How long is the average commute in Galva?
Workers who live in Galva, IL take an average of 21.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Galva without a car?
8.3% of households in Galva have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Galva?
8.3% (±6.7 points) of workers who live in Galva worked from home, and 85.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Galva city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Galva city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Galva 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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