How long is the commute from Kent Township, IL?
Workers who live in Kent Township, IL take an average of 16.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
15.2% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.3 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 15.2%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Kent Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Kent Township | Stephenson County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.8% (±11.5 points) | 77.9% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.0% (±10.0 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±10.0 points) | 0.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±10.0 points) | 2.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±10.0 points) | 1.4% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.2% (±11.5 points) | 10.3% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Kent Township, the average commute is lower than in Stephenson County (20.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Kent Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Stephenson County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Stephenson County, Kent Township ranks 28 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2535 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Kent Township
| Vehicles available | Kent Township | Stephenson County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±12.9 points) | 7.9% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 13.7% (±8.7 points) | 36.9% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 55.4% (±17.8 points) | 35.3% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.0% (±14.0 points) | 19.9% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Kent Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Stephenson County (7.9%).
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 Kent Township
| Kent Township | Stephenson County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.2% (±11.5 points) | 10.3% (±1.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.6% (±4.8 points) | 91.7% (±1.4 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.7% (±5.6 points) | 86.5% (±1.8 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Kent Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Stephenson County (86.5%).
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 Kent Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Township | — | 16.3 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Lena | 4.1 mi | 26.2 minutes (±7.3) | Higher |
| Wards Grove Township | 4.4 mi | 20.6 minutes (±8.8) | Not measurably different |
| Erin Township | 4.4 mi | 27.9 minutes (±6.3) | Higher |
| Pearl City | 4.7 mi | 23.4 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Jefferson Township | 6.2 mi | 19.1 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| West Point Township | 6.2 mi | 26.8 minutes (±6.7) | Higher |
| Loran Township | 6.9 mi | 25.2 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Stockton | 7.2 mi | 20.2 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lena, IL (26.2 minutes), Erin Township, IL (27.9 minutes), Pearl City, IL (23.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Stephenson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Ridott Township | 21.8 minutes (±3.3) |
| 23 | Jefferson Township | 19.1 minutes (±4.7) |
| 24 | Ridott | 18.8 minutes (±7.3) |
| 25 | Lancaster Township | 17.9 minutes (±3.5) |
| 26 | Florence Township (Stephenson County) | 17.2 minutes (±2.5) |
| 27 | Silver Creek Township | 16.8 minutes (±6.9) |
| 28 | Kent Township | 16.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 29 (tie) | Freeport | 15.9 minutes (±1.4) |
| 29 (tie) | Freeport Township | 15.9 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 9 of 30 places in Stephenson 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 Kent Township
How long is the average commute in Kent Township?
Workers who live in Kent Township, IL take an average of 16.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Kent Township without a car?
0.0% of households in Kent Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Kent Township?
15.2% (±11.5 points) of workers who live in Kent Township worked from home, and 93.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kent township, Stephenson County, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kent township, Stephenson County, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kent township, Stephenson County, Illinois
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Kent township, Stephenson County, Illinois (county subdivision:39610, in state:17 county:177).
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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Figures last updated on .
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