How long is the commute from Palestine, IL?
Workers who live in Palestine, IL take an average of 24.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
2.4% of workers walk to work.
2.9% work from home.
8.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.8 minutes (±3.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 2.9%
- Households without a car
- 8.0%
How people in Palestine get to work
| Means of transportation | Palestine | Crawford County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.4% (±7.3 points) | 85.0% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.4% (±6.0 points) | 6.6% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.9 points) | 0.2% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.4% (±2.1 points) | 2.5% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.9% (±2.4 points) | 4.7% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Palestine, the average commute is higher than in Crawford County (18.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Palestine, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Crawford County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Crawford County, Palestine ranks 7 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1539 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Palestine
| Vehicles available | Palestine | Crawford County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.0% (±5.2 points) | 6.1% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.4% (±8.9 points) | 27.7% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.7% (±7.1 points) | 39.3% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.9% (±7.2 points) | 27.0% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Palestine, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Crawford County (6.1%).
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 Palestine
| Palestine | Crawford County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.9% (±2.4 points) | 4.7% (±1.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% (±3.1 points) | 93.5% (±1.9 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.6% (±4.1 points) | 88.5% (±2.2 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Palestine, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Crawford County (88.5%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (90.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Palestine
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palestine | — | 24.8 minutes (±3.8) | — |
| Lamotte Township | 1.1 mi | 21.1 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Merom | 4.5 mi | 23.0 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
| Gill Township | 6.0 mi | 24.7 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Robinson | 6.5 mi | 13.4 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Montgomery Township (Crawford County) | 7.0 mi | 49.5 minutes (±29.8) | Not measurably different |
| Robinson Township | 7.5 mi | 13.0 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Flat Rock | 7.5 mi | 25.8 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Hutsonville | 8.0 mi | 34.6 minutes (±10.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Robinson, IL (13.4 minutes), Robinson Township, IL (13.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Crawford County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montgomery Township (Crawford County) | 49.5 minutes (±29.8) |
| 2 | Hutsonville | 34.6 minutes (±10.4) |
| 3 | Hutsonville Township | 30.3 minutes (±5.8) |
| 4 | Licking Township | 29.6 minutes (±17.6) |
| 5 | Prairie Township (Crawford County) | 26.5 minutes (±10.7) |
| 6 | Flat Rock | 25.8 minutes (±6.0) |
| 7 | Palestine | 24.8 minutes (±3.8) |
| 8 | Honey Creek Township (Crawford County) | 22.7 minutes (±5.4) |
| 9 | Lamotte Township | 21.1 minutes (±2.9) |
| 10 | Martin Township (Crawford County) | 18.5 minutes (±5.9) |
| 11 | Oblong | 16.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 12 | Oblong Township | 16.1 minutes (±2.1) |
| 13 | Robinson | 13.4 minutes (±3.2) |
Showing 13 of 15 places in Crawford 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 Palestine
How long is the average commute in Palestine?
Workers who live in Palestine, IL take an average of 24.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Palestine without a car?
8.0% of households in Palestine have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Palestine?
2.9% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in Palestine worked from home, and 92.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palestine village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palestine village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palestine 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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Figures last updated on .
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