How long is the commute from Godfrey, IL?
Workers who live in Godfrey, IL take an average of 25.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
16.3% work from home.
5.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.7 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 16.3%
- Households without a car
- 5.5%
How people in Godfrey get to work
| Means of transportation | Godfrey | Madison County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.1% (±4.8 points) | 78.1% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.6% (±2.2 points) | 6.6% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.5 points) | 0.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±0.4 points) | 1.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.6 points) | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.3% (±3.8 points) | 12.7% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Godfrey, the average commute is not measurably different from Madison County (24.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Godfrey, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Madison County (0.6%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Madison County, Godfrey ranks 27 of 53 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1384 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Godfrey
| Vehicles available | Godfrey | Madison County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.5% (±2.0 points) | 5.7% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.3% (±4.6 points) | 32.8% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.7% (±5.5 points) | 39.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.5% (±4.8 points) | 22.2% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Godfrey, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Madison County (5.7%).
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 Godfrey
| Godfrey | Madison County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.3% (±3.8 points) | 12.7% (±0.8 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.3% (±2.6 points) | 94.9% (±0.5 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.7% (±2.5 points) | 91.0% (±0.7 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Godfrey, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Madison County (91.0%).
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 Godfrey
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godfrey | — | 25.7 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Alton | 5.1 mi | 22.7 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Alton Township | 5.1 mi | 22.7 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Piasa Township | 5.2 mi | 31.7 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Elsah Township | 5.7 mi | 24.5 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| West Alton | 6.3 mi | 29.0 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Foster Township (Madison County) | 6.5 mi | 26.5 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Portage Des Sioux | 6.5 mi | 34.1 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Elsah | 7.1 mi | 11.4 minutes (±5.0) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Alton, IL (22.7 minutes), Alton Township, IL (22.7 minutes), Elsah, IL (11.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Piasa Township, IL (31.7 minutes), West Alton, MO (29.0 minutes), Portage Des Sioux, MO (34.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Madison County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 20 (tie) | Hamel Township | 26.8 minutes (±3.1) |
| 22 | Foster Township (Madison County) | 26.5 minutes (±3.2) |
| 23 | Glen Carbon | 26.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 24 | Collinsville Township | 26.3 minutes (±1.7) |
| 25 | St. Jacob Township | 26.1 minutes (±2.0) |
| 26 | South Roxana | 25.8 minutes (±5.9) |
| 27 (tie) | Godfrey | 25.7 minutes (±2.2) |
| 27 (tie) | Troy | 25.7 minutes (±2.2) |
| 29 | Jarvis Township | 25.6 minutes (±1.8) |
| 30 | Leef Township | 25.5 minutes (±4.4) |
| 31 (tie) | Grantfork | 25.0 minutes (±4.8) |
| 31 (tie) | Saline Township | 25.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 33 | Edwardsville Township | 24.5 minutes (±1.5) |
Showing 13 of 53 places in Madison 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 Godfrey
How long is the average commute in Godfrey?
Workers who live in Godfrey, IL take an average of 25.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Godfrey without a car?
5.5% of households in Godfrey have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Godfrey?
16.3% (±3.8 points) of workers who live in Godfrey worked from home, and 91.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Godfrey village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Godfrey village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Godfrey 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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