How long is the commute from Litchfield, IL?
Workers who live in Litchfield, IL take an average of 18.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
5.7% of workers walk to work.
6.6% work from home.
9.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.8 minutes (±2.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.6%
- Households without a car
- 9.3%
How people in Litchfield get to work
| Means of transportation | Litchfield | Montgomery County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.3% (±6.2 points) | 81.2% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.5% (±3.6 points) | 5.6% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.2 points) | 0.0% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.7% (±5.2 points) | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±1.0 points) | 1.4% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.6% (±3.0 points) | 9.0% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Litchfield, the average commute is lower than in Montgomery County (22.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Litchfield, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Montgomery County (0.0%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Montgomery County, Litchfield ranks 36 of 37 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2358 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Litchfield
| Vehicles available | Litchfield | Montgomery County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.3% (±4.4 points) | 6.6% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.7% (±6.2 points) | 31.7% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.2% (±5.3 points) | 36.9% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.7% (±3.9 points) | 24.8% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Litchfield, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Montgomery County (6.6%).
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 Litchfield
| Litchfield | Montgomery County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.6% (±3.0 points) | 9.0% (±1.9 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 87.8% (±4.4 points) | 89.9% (±1.7 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 81.0% (±5.3 points) | 84.5% (±2.1 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Litchfield, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Montgomery County (84.5%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Litchfield
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Litchfield | — | 18.8 minutes (±2.7) | — |
| South Litchfield Township | 3.4 mi | 19.4 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| North Litchfield Township | 3.6 mi | 18.1 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Cahokia Township | 5.4 mi | 26.4 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Lake Ka-Ho | 7.0 mi | 22.7 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Butler | 7.3 mi | 24.0 minutes (±8.4) | Not measurably different |
| Eagarville | 7.7 mi | 27.5 minutes (±12.3) | Not measurably different |
| Walshville | 7.8 mi | 21.2 minutes (±7.7) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Olive | 7.9 mi | 25.5 minutes (±5.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cahokia Township, IL (26.4 minutes), Mount Olive, IL (25.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Montgomery County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Walshville | 21.2 minutes (±7.7) |
| 31 | Audubon Township | 21.1 minutes (±9.1) |
| 32 (tie) | Hillsboro | 20.4 minutes (±5.0) |
| 32 (tie) | Taylor Springs | 20.4 minutes (±4.6) |
| 34 | Donnellson | 19.9 minutes (±10.3) |
| 35 | South Litchfield Township | 19.4 minutes (±4.2) |
| 36 | Litchfield | 18.8 minutes (±2.7) |
| 37 | North Litchfield Township | 18.1 minutes (±2.9) |
Showing 8 of 37 places in Montgomery 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 Litchfield
How long is the average commute in Litchfield?
Workers who live in Litchfield, IL take an average of 18.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Litchfield without a car?
9.3% of households in Litchfield have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Litchfield?
6.6% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in Litchfield worked from home, and 81.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Litchfield city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Litchfield city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Litchfield 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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