How long is the commute from Mason City, IL?
Workers who live in Mason City, IL take an average of 32.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.1% of workers drive alone to work.
1.5% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
10.8% work from home.
7.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.4 minutes (±7.9)
- Public transportation
- 1.5%
- Work from home
- 10.8%
- Households without a car
- 7.3%
How people in Mason City get to work
| Means of transportation | Mason City | Mason County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.1% (±7.5 points) | 82.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.3% (±3.9 points) | 4.5% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.5% (±1.6 points) | 0.3% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±3.9 points) | 2.2% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±1.9 points) | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.8% (±5.9 points) | 8.2% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Mason City, the average commute is not measurably different from Mason County (30.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Mason City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Mason County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Mason County, Mason City ranks 9 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 388 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Mason City
| Vehicles available | Mason City | Mason County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.3% (±4.3 points) | 7.9% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.8% (±8.2 points) | 26.8% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.2% (±7.0 points) | 38.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.7% (±7.0 points) | 26.9% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Mason City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Mason 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 Mason City
| Mason City | Mason County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.8% (±5.9 points) | 8.2% (±2.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.7% (±6.1 points) | 91.6% (±2.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.6% (±6.3 points) | 87.0% (±2.4 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Mason City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Mason County (87.0%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Mason City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason City | — | 32.4 minutes (±7.9) | — |
| Mason City Township | 2.2 mi | 32.3 minutes (±7.3) | Not measurably different |
| Salt Creek Township | 4.4 mi | 34.2 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Pennsylvania Township | 5.6 mi | 30.2 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Allens Grove Township | 5.8 mi | 33.9 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| New Holland | 6.2 mi | 26.8 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Easton | 7.9 mi | 36.7 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Sheridan Township | 8.2 mi | 25.1 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Greenview | 8.4 mi | 27.1 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Mason County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Easton | 36.7 minutes (±5.2) |
| 4 | Bath Township | 36.4 minutes (±8.2) |
| 5 | Topeka | 35.9 minutes (±9.4) |
| 6 | Sherman Township | 34.4 minutes (±4.3) |
| 7 | Salt Creek Township | 34.2 minutes (±6.1) |
| 8 | Allens Grove Township | 33.9 minutes (±4.9) |
| 9 | Mason City | 32.4 minutes (±7.9) |
| 10 | Mason City Township | 32.3 minutes (±7.3) |
| 11 | Lynchburg Township | 31.7 minutes (±9.9) |
| 12 | Kilbourne | 31.2 minutes (±7.9) |
| 13 | Forest City Township | 30.8 minutes (±8.0) |
| 14 | Pennsylvania Township | 30.2 minutes (±6.0) |
| 15 | Forest City | 29.9 minutes (±9.9) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Mason 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 Mason City
How long is the average commute in Mason City?
Workers who live in Mason City, IL take an average of 32.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Mason City without a car?
7.3% of households in Mason City have no vehicle, and 1.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Mason City?
10.8% (±5.9 points) of workers who live in Mason City worked from home, and 83.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mason City city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mason City city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mason City city, 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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