How long is the commute from Orel Township, IL?
Workers who live in Orel Township, IL take an average of 26.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
87.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
5.6% work from home.
1.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.9 minutes (±3.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Households without a car
- 1.0%
How people in Orel Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Orel Township | Wayne County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 87.0% (±6.3 points) | 80.9% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.1% (±5.2 points) | 10.1% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 0.5% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 1.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 0.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.6% (±4.2 points) | 7.0% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Orel Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Wayne County (24.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Orel Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Wayne County (0.5%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Wayne County, Orel Township ranks 11 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1164 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Orel Township
| Vehicles available | Orel Township | Wayne County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.0% (±1.6 points) | 7.2% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.8% (±11.2 points) | 28.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.2% (±10.0 points) | 35.5% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.0% (±7.5 points) | 28.8% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Orel Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Wayne County (7.2%).
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 Orel Township
| Orel Township | Wayne County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.6% (±4.2 points) | 7.0% (±1.9 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.9% (±5.5 points) | 89.0% (±2.4 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.5% (±6.9 points) | 83.0% (±2.6 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Orel Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Wayne County (83.0%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Orel Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orel Township | — | 26.9 minutes (±3.6) | — |
| Wayne City | 3.5 mi | 26.3 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Sims | 4.0 mi | 19.6 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
| Arrington Township | 4.4 mi | 19.5 minutes (±6.0) | Lower |
| Keenes | 5.2 mi | 21.4 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
| Four Mile Township | 5.3 mi | 36.4 minutes (±9.0) | Not measurably different |
| Belle Prairie City | 5.7 mi | 18.4 minutes (±8.1) | Not measurably different |
| Crouch Township | 6.8 mi | 23.1 minutes (±8.9) | Not measurably different |
| Big Mound Township | 7.2 mi | 18.1 minutes (±4.0) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Arrington Township, IL (19.5 minutes), Big Mound Township, IL (18.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Wayne County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (tie) | Lamard Township | 30.9 minutes (±9.5) |
| 5 (tie) | Mount Erie Township | 30.9 minutes (±6.1) |
| 7 | Golden Gate | 30.3 minutes (±12.5) |
| 8 | Mount Erie | 30.0 minutes (±7.1) |
| 9 | Massilon Township | 29.6 minutes (±8.1) |
| 10 (tie) | Bedford Township | 26.9 minutes (±4.3) |
| 10 (tie) | Orel Township | 26.9 minutes (±3.6) |
| 12 | Keith Township | 26.7 minutes (±7.5) |
| 13 | Wayne City | 26.3 minutes (±3.9) |
| 14 | Cisne | 25.4 minutes (±4.0) |
| 15 | Hickory Hill Township | 24.7 minutes (±1.8) |
| 16 | Barnhill Township | 23.1 minutes (±6.5) |
| 17 | Jeffersonville | 21.9 minutes (±4.3) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Wayne 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 Orel Township
How long is the average commute in Orel Township?
Workers who live in Orel Township, IL take an average of 26.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Orel Township without a car?
1.0% of households in Orel Township have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Orel Township?
5.6% (±4.2 points) of workers who live in Orel Township worked from home, and 83.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Orel township, Wayne County, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Orel township, Wayne County, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Orel township, Wayne 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 Orel township, Wayne County, Illinois (county subdivision:56510, in state:17 county:191).
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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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