How long is the commute from Mount Sterling, IL?
Workers who live in Mount Sterling, IL take an average of 13.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
7.6% of workers walk to work.
9.0% work from home.
14.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 13.5 minutes (±2.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 9.0%
- Households without a car
- 14.6%
How people in Mount Sterling get to work
| Means of transportation | Mount Sterling | Brown County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.2% (±11.1 points) | 80.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.1% (±5.7 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 0.1% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 7.6% (±6.2 points) | 3.5% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.7 points) | 0.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.0% (±5.5 points) | 7.3% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Mount Sterling, the average commute is not measurably different from Brown County (15.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Mount Sterling, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Brown County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Brown County, Mount Sterling ranks 9 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2619 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Mount Sterling
| Vehicles available | Mount Sterling | Brown County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.6% (±7.4 points) | 8.5% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 47.4% (±9.5 points) | 34.2% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 24.1% (±8.4 points) | 35.2% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.9% (±5.5 points) | 22.1% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Mount Sterling, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Brown County (8.5%).
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 Mount Sterling
| Mount Sterling | Brown County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.0% (±5.5 points) | 7.3% (±4.0 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.0% (±5.6 points) | 92.4% (±3.4 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 76.7% (±8.6 points) | 84.6% (±4.6 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Mount Sterling, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Brown County (84.6%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Mount Sterling
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Sterling | — | 13.5 minutes (±2.7) | — |
| Mount Sterling Township | 1.6 mi | 13.3 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Missouri Township | 5.2 mi | 14.3 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lee Township (Brown County) | 5.6 mi | 17.3 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Mound Station | 5.9 mi | 20.2 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
| Ripley Township | 6.5 mi | 14.6 minutes (±9.9) | Not measurably different |
| Elkhorn Township | 7.1 mi | 13.9 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Ripley | 7.2 mi | 18.2 minutes (±14.6) | Not measurably different |
| Woodstock Township | 8.9 mi | 20.1 minutes (±7.1) | 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 Brown County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Ripley | 18.2 minutes (±14.6) |
| 4 | Versailles Township | 17.5 minutes (±5.5) |
| 5 | Lee Township (Brown County) | 17.3 minutes (±4.7) |
| 6 | Ripley Township | 14.6 minutes (±9.9) |
| 7 | Missouri Township | 14.3 minutes (±5.7) |
| 8 | Elkhorn Township | 13.9 minutes (±2.0) |
| 9 | Mount Sterling | 13.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 10 | Mount Sterling Township | 13.3 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 8 of 10 places in Brown 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 Sterling
How long is the average commute in Mount Sterling?
Workers who live in Mount Sterling, IL take an average of 13.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Mount Sterling without a car?
14.6% of households in Mount Sterling have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Mount Sterling?
9.0% (±5.5 points) of workers who live in Mount Sterling worked from home, and 76.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Sterling city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Sterling city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Sterling 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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