How long is the commute from Lacon, IL?
Workers who live in Lacon, IL take an average of 33.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
88.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
7.9% work from home.
5.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.0 minutes (±5.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Households without a car
- 5.1%
How people in Lacon get to work
| Means of transportation | Lacon | Marshall County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 88.9% (±3.8 points) | 86.9% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.9% (±1.9 points) | 4.4% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 0.1% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 1.3% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 0.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.9% (±4.0 points) | 6.6% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Lacon, the average commute is not measurably different from Marshall County (28.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lacon, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Marshall County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Marshall County, Lacon ranks 5 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 336 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lacon
| Vehicles available | Lacon | Marshall County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% (±3.5 points) | 3.6% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.4% (±6.4 points) | 29.4% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.0% (±7.5 points) | 37.1% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 33.4% (±8.0 points) | 29.8% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Lacon, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Marshall County (3.6%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (11.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Lacon
| Lacon | Marshall County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.9% (±4.0 points) | 6.6% (±1.4 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.5% (±3.1 points) | 93.2% (±1.2 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.1% (±4.6 points) | 85.6% (±1.8 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lacon, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Marshall County (85.6%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lacon
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lacon | — | 33.0 minutes (±5.5) | — |
| Sparland | 1.9 mi | 26.5 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Lacon Township | 3.4 mi | 31.3 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Hopewell | 3.8 mi | 33.5 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Steuben Township | 4.1 mi | 28.7 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Hopewell Township | 4.6 mi | 36.0 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Richland Township (Marshall County) | 5.4 mi | 24.8 minutes (±7.9) | Not measurably different |
| Whitefield Township | 6.4 mi | 21.1 minutes (±4.4) | Lower |
| Henry Township | 6.7 mi | 28.4 minutes (±8.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Whitefield Township, IL (21.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Marshall County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hopewell Township | 36.0 minutes (±6.0) |
| 2 | Bell Plain Township | 35.2 minutes (±13.5) |
| 3 | Hopewell | 33.5 minutes (±5.1) |
| 4 | Roberts Township | 33.1 minutes (±7.5) |
| 5 | Lacon | 33.0 minutes (±5.5) |
| 6 | Varna | 31.4 minutes (±6.7) |
| 7 | Lacon Township | 31.3 minutes (±4.8) |
| 8 | La Rose | 30.8 minutes (±12.5) |
| 9 | Steuben Township | 28.7 minutes (±3.7) |
| 10 | Henry | 28.6 minutes (±8.9) |
| 11 | Henry Township | 28.4 minutes (±8.7) |
Showing 11 of 19 places in Marshall 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 Lacon
How long is the average commute in Lacon?
Workers who live in Lacon, IL take an average of 33.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lacon without a car?
5.1% of households in Lacon have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lacon?
7.9% (±4.0 points) of workers who live in Lacon worked from home, and 83.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lacon city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lacon city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lacon 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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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