How long is the commute from Murphysboro, IL?
Workers who live in Murphysboro, IL take an average of 20.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.8% of workers walk to work.
13.4% work from home.
8.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.8 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 13.4%
- Households without a car
- 8.8%
How people in Murphysboro get to work
| Means of transportation | Murphysboro | Jackson County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.6% (±7.0 points) | 72.5% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.5% (±2.4 points) | 8.6% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.7% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.8% (±2.9 points) | 5.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±1.4 points) | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.4% (±5.0 points) | 10.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Murphysboro, the average commute is not measurably different from Jackson 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 Murphysboro, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Jackson County (0.7%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Jackson County, Murphysboro ranks 20 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2149 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Murphysboro
| Vehicles available | Murphysboro | Jackson County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.8% (±3.7 points) | 11.5% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 50.9% (±6.8 points) | 39.0% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.6% (±5.6 points) | 30.6% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.6% (±4.5 points) | 18.9% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Murphysboro, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Jackson County (11.5%).
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 Murphysboro
| Murphysboro | Jackson County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.4% (±5.0 points) | 10.8% (±1.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.2% (±3.9 points) | 94.6% (±1.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.6% (±5.4 points) | 86.5% (±1.6 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Murphysboro, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Jackson County (86.5%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Murphysboro
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murphysboro | — | 20.8 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| Murphysboro Township | 2.5 mi | 20.1 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Somerset Township | 3.8 mi | 28.5 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
| Sand Ridge Township | 6.4 mi | 25.3 minutes (±8.4) | Not measurably different |
| De Soto | 6.7 mi | 17.2 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Carbondale | 6.7 mi | 16.4 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Levan Township | 7.1 mi | 34.8 minutes (±11.8) | Higher |
| Carbondale Township | 7.2 mi | 16.6 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| De Soto Township | 8.2 mi | 17.3 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Carbondale, IL (16.4 minutes), Carbondale Township, IL (16.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Somerset Township, IL (28.5 minutes), Levan Township, IL (34.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jackson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Vergennes | 25.4 minutes (±4.8) |
| 15 | Sand Ridge Township | 25.3 minutes (±8.4) |
| 16 | Dowell | 24.2 minutes (±5.4) |
| 17 | Makanda | 24.0 minutes (±6.1) |
| 18 | Vergennes Township | 21.9 minutes (±3.9) |
| 19 | Makanda Township | 20.9 minutes (±2.3) |
| 20 | Murphysboro | 20.8 minutes (±3.0) |
| 21 | Murphysboro Township | 20.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 22 | De Soto Township | 17.3 minutes (±2.5) |
| 23 | De Soto | 17.2 minutes (±2.7) |
| 24 | Carbondale Township | 16.6 minutes (±1.9) |
| 25 | Carbondale | 16.4 minutes (±2.1) |
Showing 12 of 25 places in Jackson 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 Murphysboro
How long is the average commute in Murphysboro?
Workers who live in Murphysboro, IL take an average of 20.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Murphysboro without a car?
8.8% of households in Murphysboro have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Murphysboro?
13.4% (±5.0 points) of workers who live in Murphysboro worked from home, and 83.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Murphysboro city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Murphysboro city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Murphysboro 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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