How long is the commute from Oquawka, IL?
Workers who live in Oquawka, IL take an average of 29.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
88.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.0% of workers walk to work.
1.7% work from home.
6.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.0 minutes (±4.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 1.7%
- Households without a car
- 6.8%
How people in Oquawka get to work
| Means of transportation | Oquawka | Henderson County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 88.2% (±6.7 points) | 88.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.1% (±6.3 points) | 5.8% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±10.0 points) | 0.3% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.0% (±2.8 points) | 0.9% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±10.0 points) | 0.0% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 1.7% (±2.0 points) | 4.2% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Oquawka, the average commute is not measurably different from Henderson County (26.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Oquawka, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Henderson County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Henderson County, Oquawka ranks 6 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 783 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Oquawka
| Vehicles available | Oquawka | Henderson County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.8% (±4.1 points) | 4.4% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.4% (±10.2 points) | 25.1% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.0% (±7.6 points) | 41.3% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.8% (±11.8 points) | 29.3% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Oquawka, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Henderson County (4.4%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (11.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Oquawka
| Oquawka | Henderson County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 1.7% (±2.0 points) | 4.2% (±1.6 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 76.0% (±10.8 points) | 87.4% (±3.2 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 69.8% (±11.0 points) | 84.0% (±3.4 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Oquawka, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Henderson County (84.0%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Oquawka
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oquawka | — | 29.0 minutes (±4.8) | — |
| Oquawka Township | 1.0 mi | 30.4 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Gladstone | 5.1 mi | 21.6 minutes (±4.4) | Lower |
| Rozetta Township | 5.9 mi | 27.1 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
| Gladstone Township | 6.5 mi | 21.5 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| Biggsville | 7.4 mi | 25.9 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
| Bald Bluff Township | 7.7 mi | 18.5 minutes (±7.5) | Lower |
| Biggsville Township | 8.0 mi | 26.5 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Hale Township | 11 mi | 22.5 minutes (±14.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Gladstone, IL (21.6 minutes), Gladstone Township, IL (21.5 minutes), Bald Bluff Township, IL (18.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Henderson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lomax | 31.8 minutes (±4.0) |
| 2 | Raritan Township | 31.7 minutes (±4.5) |
| 3 (tie) | Media | 30.9 minutes (±5.0) |
| 3 (tie) | Raritan | 30.9 minutes (±5.6) |
| 5 | Oquawka Township | 30.4 minutes (±4.0) |
| 6 | Oquawka | 29.0 minutes (±4.8) |
| 7 | Lomax Township | 28.7 minutes (±3.1) |
| 8 | Media Township | 27.9 minutes (±3.6) |
| 9 | Rozetta Township | 27.1 minutes (±7.5) |
| 10 | Stronghurst | 27.0 minutes (±4.5) |
| 11 | Biggsville Township | 26.5 minutes (±5.1) |
| 12 (tie) | Biggsville | 25.9 minutes (±7.5) |
Showing 12 of 18 places in Henderson 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 Oquawka
How long is the average commute in Oquawka?
Workers who live in Oquawka, IL take an average of 29.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Oquawka without a car?
6.8% of households in Oquawka have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Oquawka?
1.7% (±2.0 points) of workers who live in Oquawka worked from home, and 69.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oquawka village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oquawka village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oquawka village, 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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