How long is the commute from Long Creek, IL?
Workers who live in Long Creek, IL take an average of 19.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.1% of workers walk to work.
13.7% work from home.
1.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.0 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 13.7%
- Households without a car
- 1.3%
How people in Long Creek get to work
| Means of transportation | Long Creek | Macon County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.6% (±9.9 points) | 80.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.3% (±7.2 points) | 6.8% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.2 points) | 0.9% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.1% (±3.5 points) | 1.9% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±1.5 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.7% (±7.3 points) | 8.3% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Long Creek, the average commute is not measurably different from Macon County (19.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Long Creek, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Macon County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Macon County, Long Creek ranks 24 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2343 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Long Creek
| Vehicles available | Long Creek | Macon County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.3% (±1.4 points) | 9.5% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.3% (±6.1 points) | 36.0% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.1% (±9.1 points) | 37.3% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 33.4% (±8.0 points) | 17.2% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Long Creek, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Macon County (9.5%).
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 Long Creek
| Long Creek | Macon County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.7% (±7.3 points) | 8.3% (±1.1 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.2% (±3.9 points) | 93.8% (±1.0 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.2% (±2.4 points) | 89.4% (±1.1 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Long Creek, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Macon County (89.4%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Long Creek
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Creek | — | 19.0 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Long Creek Township | 1.7 mi | 20.3 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Zion | 2.5 mi | 21.6 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Zion Township | 4.7 mi | 23.6 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Decatur | 5.8 mi | 17.7 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Oakley Township | 6.4 mi | 30.2 minutes (±12.7) | Not measurably different |
| Dalton City | 6.5 mi | 25.1 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| Decatur Township | 6.5 mi | 17.3 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| South Wheatland Township | 7.0 mi | 21.0 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Dalton City, IL (25.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Macon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Mount Zion | 21.6 minutes (±3.6) |
| 19 | South Wheatland Township | 21.0 minutes (±2.9) |
| 20 | Harristown Township | 20.7 minutes (±2.4) |
| 21 | Long Creek Township | 20.3 minutes (±3.0) |
| 22 | Whitmore Township | 19.9 minutes (±2.4) |
| 23 | Oreana | 19.7 minutes (±3.9) |
| 24 | Long Creek | 19.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 25 (tie) | Decatur | 17.7 minutes (±0.9) |
| 25 (tie) | Forsyth | 17.7 minutes (±1.8) |
| 27 | Decatur Township | 17.3 minutes (±1.0) |
| 28 | Hickory Point Township | 17.1 minutes (±1.6) |
Showing 11 of 28 places in Macon 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 Long Creek
How long is the average commute in Long Creek?
Workers who live in Long Creek, IL take an average of 19.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Long Creek without a car?
1.3% of households in Long Creek have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Long Creek?
13.7% (±7.3 points) of workers who live in Long Creek worked from home, and 96.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Long Creek village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Long Creek village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Long Creek 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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