How long is the commute from Olney Township, IL?
Workers who live in Olney Township, IL take an average of 17.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.9% of workers walk to work.
6.3% work from home.
11.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.3 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Households without a car
- 11.1%
How people in Olney Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Olney Township | Richland County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.0% (±4.9 points) | 80.7% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.7% (±3.6 points) | 9.3% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 0.0% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.9% (±1.4 points) | 1.7% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±1.3 points) | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.3% (±2.2 points) | 6.4% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Olney Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Richland County (19.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Olney Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Richland County (0.0%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Richland County, Olney Township ranks 12 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2472 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Olney Township
| Vehicles available | Olney Township | Richland County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.1% (±3.1 points) | 8.4% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.6% (±4.6 points) | 32.9% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.8% (±3.6 points) | 33.1% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.5% (±4.3 points) | 25.6% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Olney Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Richland County (8.4%).
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 Olney Township
| Olney Township | Richland County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.3% (±2.2 points) | 6.4% (±1.9 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.8% (±2.3 points) | 92.2% (±2.3 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.6% (±3.0 points) | 86.6% (±2.7 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Olney Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Richland County (86.6%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Olney Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olney Township | — | 17.3 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| Olney | 1.2 mi | 17.2 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Calhoun | 4.7 mi | 19.7 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Claremont | 6.2 mi | 27.6 minutes (±15.0) | Not measurably different |
| Claremont Township | 6.3 mi | 25.0 minutes (±6.4) | Higher |
| Madison Township | 6.6 mi | 25.0 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Noble Township | 6.8 mi | 23.1 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Preston Township | 6.8 mi | 22.9 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
| Noble | 7.1 mi | 20.9 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Claremont Township, IL (25.0 minutes), Madison Township, IL (25.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Richland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 (tie) | Decker Township | 23.1 minutes (±6.9) |
| 6 (tie) | Noble Township | 23.1 minutes (±5.3) |
| 8 | Preston Township | 22.9 minutes (±7.6) |
| 9 | Denver Township | 21.7 minutes (±7.2) |
| 10 | Noble | 20.9 minutes (±5.2) |
| 11 | Calhoun | 19.7 minutes (±5.0) |
| 12 | Olney Township | 17.3 minutes (±2.5) |
| 13 | Olney | 17.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 14 | German Township | 16.0 minutes (±3.7) |
Showing 9 of 14 places in Richland 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 Olney Township
How long is the average commute in Olney Township?
Workers who live in Olney Township, IL take an average of 17.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Olney Township without a car?
11.1% of households in Olney Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Olney Township?
6.3% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in Olney Township worked from home, and 87.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Olney township, Richland County, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Olney township, Richland County, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Olney township, Richland County, Illinois
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Olney township, Richland County, Illinois (county subdivision:55925, in state:17 county:159).
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 last updated on .
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