How long is the commute from Metropolis, IL?
Workers who live in Metropolis, IL take an average of 15.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
5.4% work from home.
8.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.7 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Households without a car
- 8.2%
How people in Metropolis get to work
| Means of transportation | Metropolis | Massac County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.0% (±7.1 points) | 85.3% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.6% (±6.0 points) | 7.5% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.3 points) | 0.1% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±1.5 points) | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±1.7 points) | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.4% (±3.3 points) | 5.3% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Metropolis, the average commute is lower than in Massac County (20.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Metropolis, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Massac County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Massac County, Metropolis ranks 3 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2562 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Metropolis
| Vehicles available | Metropolis | Massac County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.2% (±3.3 points) | 5.1% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.9% (±6.8 points) | 33.3% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.4% (±5.9 points) | 40.2% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.4% (±4.4 points) | 21.4% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Metropolis, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Massac County (5.1%).
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 Metropolis
| Metropolis | Massac County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.4% (±3.3 points) | 5.3% (±1.9 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 81.2% (±5.5 points) | 85.4% (±3.2 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 75.3% (±5.8 points) | 77.8% (±3.6 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Metropolis, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Massac County (77.8%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Metropolis
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolis | — | 15.7 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Brookport | 3.8 mi | 22.6 minutes (±6.1) | Higher |
| Paducah | 5.9 mi | 15.7 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Massac | 8.1 mi | 16.5 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Hendron | 8.4 mi | 22.5 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Joppa | 9.7 mi | 24.0 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Farley | 9.9 mi | 17.1 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Kevil | 12 mi | 19.5 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Ledbetter | 12 mi | 25.2 minutes (±7.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Brookport, IL (22.6 minutes), Hendron, KY (22.5 minutes), Joppa, IL (24.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Massac County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joppa | 24.0 minutes (±3.6) |
| 2 | Brookport | 22.6 minutes (±6.1) |
| 3 | Metropolis | 15.7 minutes (±1.6) |
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 Metropolis
How long is the average commute in Metropolis?
Workers who live in Metropolis, IL take an average of 15.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Metropolis without a car?
8.2% of households in Metropolis have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Metropolis?
5.4% (±3.3 points) of workers who live in Metropolis worked from home, and 75.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Metropolis city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Metropolis city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Metropolis 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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