How long is the commute from Johnston City, IL?
Workers who live in Johnston City, IL take an average of 14.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.7% of workers drive alone to work.
2.3% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
2.6% work from home.
3.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 14.3 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 2.3%
- Work from home
- 2.6%
- Households without a car
- 3.9%
How people in Johnston City get to work
| Means of transportation | Johnston City | Williamson County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.7% (±9.6 points) | 82.1% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.0% (±10.0 points) | 7.2% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.3% (±2.7 points) | 0.3% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.8 points) | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.5% (±4.6 points) | 1.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.6% (±3.9 points) | 8.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Johnston City, the average commute is lower than in Williamson County (23.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Johnston City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Williamson County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Williamson County, Johnston City ranks 13 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2597 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Johnston City
| Vehicles available | Johnston City | Williamson County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% (±3.9 points) | 6.0% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.6% (±12.4 points) | 32.2% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.4% (±10.9 points) | 41.8% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.1% (±7.8 points) | 20.0% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Johnston City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Williamson County (6.0%).
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 Johnston City
| Johnston City | Williamson County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.6% (±3.9 points) | 8.8% (±1.4 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.7% (±7.4 points) | 92.9% (±1.4 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.0% (±8.4 points) | 87.6% (±1.4 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Johnston City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Williamson County (87.6%).
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 Johnston City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston City | — | 14.3 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| Spillertown | 3.9 mi | 18.3 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Freeman Spur | 4.7 mi | 18.3 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Pittsburg | 5.3 mi | 28.5 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| West Frankfort | 5.4 mi | 23.4 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Herrin | 5.7 mi | 21.9 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Marion | 6.0 mi | 21.9 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Energy | 6.2 mi | 20.8 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Denning Township | 6.9 mi | 23.9 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pittsburg, IL (28.5 minutes), West Frankfort, IL (23.4 minutes), Herrin, IL (21.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Williamson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 (tie) | Marion | 21.9 minutes (±2.8) |
| 8 | Crainville | 21.6 minutes (±5.2) |
| 9 | Energy | 20.8 minutes (±4.0) |
| 10 | Cambria | 20.6 minutes (±2.3) |
| 11 | Carterville | 20.2 minutes (±2.0) |
| 12 | Spillertown | 18.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 13 | Johnston City | 14.3 minutes (±3.0) |
Showing 7 of 13 places in Williamson 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 Johnston City
How long is the average commute in Johnston City?
Workers who live in Johnston City, IL take an average of 14.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Johnston City without a car?
3.9% of households in Johnston City have no vehicle, and 2.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Johnston City?
2.6% (±3.9 points) of workers who live in Johnston City worked from home, and 88.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Johnston City city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Johnston City city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Johnston 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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