How long is the commute from Lena, IL?
Workers who live in Lena, IL take an average of 26.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
10.8% work from home.
4.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.2 minutes (±7.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.8%
- Households without a car
- 4.9%
How people in Lena get to work
| Means of transportation | Lena | Stephenson County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.5% (±7.2 points) | 77.9% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.2% (±4.8 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.6 points) | 0.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 2.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.6 points) | 1.4% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.8% (±6.1 points) | 10.3% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Lena, the average commute is not measurably different from Stephenson County (20.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lena, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Stephenson County (0.6%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Stephenson County, Lena ranks 10 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1286 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lena
| Vehicles available | Lena | Stephenson County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.9% (±3.3 points) | 7.9% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.2% (±7.9 points) | 36.9% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.7% (±8.6 points) | 35.3% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.1% (±4.9 points) | 19.9% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Lena, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Stephenson County (7.9%).
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 Lena
| Lena | Stephenson County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.8% (±6.1 points) | 10.3% (±1.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.8% (±4.9 points) | 91.7% (±1.4 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.2% (±6.5 points) | 86.5% (±1.8 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lena, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from 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 Lena
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lena | — | 26.2 minutes (±7.3) | — |
| West Point Township | 3.6 mi | 26.8 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
| Erin Township | 4.1 mi | 27.9 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Kent Township | 4.1 mi | 16.3 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Waddams Township | 4.3 mi | 22.8 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Harlem Township (Stephenson County) | 6.9 mi | 31.3 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Winslow Township | 7.2 mi | 24.6 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Wards Grove Township | 7.5 mi | 20.6 minutes (±8.8) | Not measurably different |
| Nora Township | 7.7 mi | 21.9 minutes (±10.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Kent Township, IL (16.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Harlem Township (Stephenson County) | 31.3 minutes (±6.0) |
| 5 | Rock City | 30.7 minutes (±8.9) |
| 6 | Rock Run Township | 29.9 minutes (±4.0) |
| 7 | Buckeye Township | 29.0 minutes (±5.2) |
| 8 | Erin Township | 27.9 minutes (±6.3) |
| 9 | West Point Township | 26.8 minutes (±6.7) |
| 10 | Lena | 26.2 minutes (±7.3) |
| 11 | Dakota Township | 25.4 minutes (±3.5) |
| 12 | German Valley | 25.3 minutes (±3.5) |
| 13 | Loran Township | 25.2 minutes (±3.2) |
| 14 | Dakota | 25.0 minutes (±4.4) |
| 15 | Orangeville | 24.8 minutes (±3.4) |
| 16 | Winslow Township | 24.6 minutes (±4.0) |
Showing 13 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 Lena
How long is the average commute in Lena?
Workers who live in Lena, IL take an average of 26.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lena without a car?
4.9% of households in Lena have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lena?
10.8% (±6.1 points) of workers who live in Lena worked from home, and 86.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lena village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lena village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lena 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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