How long is the commute from Mount Carroll, IL?
Workers who live in Mount Carroll, IL take an average of 26.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.7% of workers drive alone to work.
1.3% take public transportation.
3.3% of workers walk to work.
6.6% work from home.
2.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.0 minutes (±3.8)
- Public transportation
- 1.3%
- Work from home
- 6.6%
- Households without a car
- 2.7%
How people in Mount Carroll get to work
| Means of transportation | Mount Carroll | Carroll County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.7% (±7.5 points) | 79.2% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.2% (±6.3 points) | 9.5% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.3% (±1.7 points) | 0.9% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.3% (±2.2 points) | 2.7% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.6% (±4.6 points) | 6.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Mount Carroll, the average commute is not measurably different from Carroll County (24.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Mount Carroll, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Carroll County (0.9%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Carroll County, Mount Carroll ranks 9 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1331 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Mount Carroll
| Vehicles available | Mount Carroll | Carroll County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.7% (±2.2 points) | 3.3% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.4% (±7.8 points) | 35.4% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.5% (±7.8 points) | 42.1% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.4% (±4.0 points) | 19.1% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Mount Carroll, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Carroll County (3.3%).
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 Mount Carroll
| Mount Carroll | Carroll County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.6% (±4.6 points) | 6.8% (±1.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% (±1.4 points) | 92.0% (±1.6 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.0% (±2.5 points) | 86.1% (±2.1 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Mount Carroll, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Carroll County (86.1%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Mount Carroll
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Carroll | — | 26.0 minutes (±3.8) | — |
| Salem Township (Carroll County) | 3.2 mi | 26.2 minutes (±12.7) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Carroll Township | 3.3 mi | 27.8 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Freedom Township (Carroll County) | 5.0 mi | 27.1 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Woodland Township (Carroll County) | 5.1 mi | 32.6 minutes (±7.3) | Not measurably different |
| Chadwick | 7.2 mi | 26.0 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Lanark | 7.4 mi | 24.9 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Savanna | 8.3 mi | 19.5 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Savanna Township | 8.6 mi | 20.1 minutes (±4.6) | 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 Carroll County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Freedom Township (Carroll County) | 27.1 minutes (±5.9) |
| 4 | Cherry Grove-Shannon Township | 26.9 minutes (±4.8) |
| 5 | Shannon | 26.6 minutes (±3.8) |
| 6 | Fairhaven Township | 26.3 minutes (±4.4) |
| 7 | Salem Township (Carroll County) | 26.2 minutes (±12.7) |
| 8 (tie) | Chadwick | 26.0 minutes (±5.6) |
| 8 (tie) | Mount Carroll | 26.0 minutes (±3.8) |
| 10 | York Township (Carroll County) | 25.8 minutes (±4.6) |
| 11 | Rock Creek-Lima Township | 25.0 minutes (±3.3) |
| 12 | Lanark | 24.9 minutes (±3.8) |
| 13 | Wysox Township | 24.3 minutes (±2.5) |
| 14 | Milledgeville | 24.1 minutes (±2.7) |
| 15 | Savanna Township | 20.1 minutes (±4.6) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Carroll 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 Mount Carroll
How long is the average commute in Mount Carroll?
Workers who live in Mount Carroll, IL take an average of 26.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Mount Carroll without a car?
2.7% of households in Mount Carroll have no vehicle, and 1.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Mount Carroll?
6.6% (±4.6 points) of workers who live in Mount Carroll worked from home, and 94.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Carroll city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Carroll city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Carroll 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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