How long is the commute from Gibson City, IL?
Workers who live in Gibson City, IL take an average of 13.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
9.8% work from home.
19.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 13.4 minutes (±3.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Households without a car
- 19.0%
How people in Gibson City get to work
| Means of transportation | Gibson City | Ford County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.9% (±6.3 points) | 79.5% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.9% (±3.8 points) | 8.4% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.4 points) | 0.2% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 2.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.0% (±2.8 points) | 0.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.8% (±4.9 points) | 9.2% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Gibson City, the average commute is lower than in Ford County (24.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Gibson City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Ford County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Ford County, Gibson City ranks 20 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2621 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Gibson City
| Vehicles available | Gibson City | Ford County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 19.0% (±9.1 points) | 9.1% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.0% (±9.5 points) | 30.0% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.7% (±7.2 points) | 35.3% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.3% (±5.7 points) | 25.7% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Gibson City, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Ford County (9.1%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (11.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Gibson City
| Gibson City | Ford County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.8% (±4.9 points) | 9.2% (±2.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 87.2% (±5.5 points) | 92.7% (±1.9 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 81.7% (±5.8 points) | 86.9% (±1.9 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Gibson City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Ford County (86.9%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Gibson City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gibson City | — | 13.4 minutes (±3.2) | — |
| Drummer Township | 1.0 mi | 17.2 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Dix Township | 5.0 mi | 25.8 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Elliott | 5.4 mi | 28.6 minutes (±6.9) | Higher |
| Cheney's Grove Township | 7.2 mi | 34.1 minutes (±5.3) | Higher |
| Sullivant Township | 7.7 mi | 27.2 minutes (±6.1) | Higher |
| Foosland | 7.8 mi | 27.8 minutes (±5.8) | Higher |
| Saybrook | 8.2 mi | 34.6 minutes (±6.1) | Higher |
| Brown Township | 8.3 mi | 28.3 minutes (±6.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Dix Township, IL (25.8 minutes), Elliott, IL (28.6 minutes), Cheney's Grove Township, IL (34.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Ford County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Cabery | 24.7 minutes (±6.9) |
| 15 | Sibley | 23.9 minutes (±5.1) |
| 16 | Peach Orchard Township | 23.4 minutes (±3.3) |
| 17 | Melvin | 22.5 minutes (±4.5) |
| 18 | Pella Township | 21.2 minutes (±8.7) |
| 19 | Drummer Township | 17.2 minutes (±5.2) |
| 20 | Gibson City | 13.4 minutes (±3.2) |
Showing 7 of 20 places in Ford 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 Gibson City
How long is the average commute in Gibson City?
Workers who live in Gibson City, IL take an average of 13.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Gibson City without a car?
19.0% of households in Gibson City have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Gibson City?
9.8% (±4.9 points) of workers who live in Gibson City worked from home, and 81.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gibson City city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gibson City city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gibson City city, Illinois
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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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