How long is the commute from Jerome, IL?
Workers who live in Jerome, IL take an average of 19.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
9.1% work from home.
7.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.9 minutes (±3.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Households without a car
- 7.9%
How people in Jerome get to work
| Means of transportation | Jerome | Sangamon County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.2% (±8.5 points) | 77.1% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.3% (±4.2 points) | 5.6% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.5 points) | 0.9% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±3.5 points) | 1.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 6.4% (±8.9 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.1% (±5.2 points) | 13.7% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Jerome, the average commute is not measurably different from Sangamon County (19.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Jerome, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sangamon County (0.9%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Sangamon County, Jerome ranks 37 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2252 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Jerome
| Vehicles available | Jerome | Sangamon County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.9% (±9.7 points) | 7.6% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.5% (±8.8 points) | 36.8% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.2% (±8.4 points) | 38.0% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 8.4% (±4.6 points) | 17.6% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Jerome, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Sangamon County (7.6%).
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 Jerome
| Jerome | Sangamon County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.1% (±5.2 points) | 13.7% (±1.0 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.9% (±9.6 points) | 95.4% (±0.6 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.0% (±9.7 points) | 90.6% (±0.9 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Jerome, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Sangamon County (90.6%).
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 Jerome
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerome | — | 19.9 minutes (±3.5) | — |
| Leland Grove | 0.8 mi | 15.6 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Southern View | 1.7 mi | 15.4 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Springfield | 2.4 mi | 17.4 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Capital Township | 2.4 mi | 17.4 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Woodside Township | 2.6 mi | 17.7 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Grandview | 4.7 mi | 17.4 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Curran Township | 5.1 mi | 17.0 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Springfield Township | 5.6 mi | 14.8 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Southern View, IL (15.4 minutes), Springfield Township, IL (14.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sangamon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Williams Township | 22.4 minutes (±3.1) |
| 32 (tie) | Dawson | 22.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 32 (tie) | Illiopolis Township | 22.2 minutes (±2.3) |
| 34 | Rochester Township | 21.6 minutes (±2.6) |
| 35 | Fancy Creek Township | 20.8 minutes (±2.2) |
| 36 | Sherman | 20.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 37 | Jerome | 19.9 minutes (±3.5) |
| 38 | Chatham Township | 19.3 minutes (±1.9) |
| 39 (tie) | Spaulding | 18.7 minutes (±1.7) |
| 39 (tie) | Gardner Township | 18.7 minutes (±3.0) |
| 41 | Curran | 17.8 minutes (±3.0) |
| 42 | Woodside Township | 17.7 minutes (±1.6) |
| 43 (tie) | Grandview | 17.4 minutes (±2.5) |
Showing 13 of 49 places in Sangamon 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 Jerome
How long is the average commute in Jerome?
Workers who live in Jerome, IL take an average of 19.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Jerome without a car?
7.9% of households in Jerome have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Jerome?
9.1% (±5.2 points) of workers who live in Jerome worked from home, and 89.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jerome village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jerome village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jerome 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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