How long is the commute from Paxton, IL?
Workers who live in Paxton, IL take an average of 26.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.3% of workers walk to work.
12.5% work from home.
6.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.2 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 12.5%
- Households without a car
- 6.7%
How people in Paxton get to work
| Means of transportation | Paxton | Ford County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.1% (±6.4 points) | 79.5% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.1% (±3.9 points) | 8.4% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.9 points) | 0.2% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.3% (±2.2 points) | 2.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.9 points) | 0.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.5% (±6.7 points) | 9.2% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Paxton, the average commute is not measurably different from Ford County (24.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Paxton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Ford County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Ford County, Paxton ranks 11 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1287 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Paxton
| Vehicles available | Paxton | Ford County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.7% (±3.4 points) | 9.1% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.4% (±6.0 points) | 30.0% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.6% (±7.8 points) | 35.3% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.3% (±6.7 points) | 25.7% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Paxton, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Ford County (9.1%).
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 Paxton
| Paxton | Ford County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.5% (±6.7 points) | 9.2% (±2.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.0% (±2.9 points) | 92.7% (±1.9 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.9% (±3.7 points) | 86.9% (±1.9 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Paxton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Ford County (86.9%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Paxton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paxton | — | 26.2 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| Patton Township | 2.0 mi | 26.4 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Loda | 4.3 mi | 30.6 minutes (±7.8) | Not measurably different |
| Ludlow | 5.0 mi | 23.0 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Loda Township | 5.5 mi | 27.6 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Harwood Township | 6.6 mi | 26.0 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Wall Township | 7.0 mi | 30.1 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Ludlow Township | 7.8 mi | 20.5 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Elliott | 9.1 mi | 28.6 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ludlow Township, IL (20.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Ford County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Rogers Township | 29.8 minutes (±6.9) |
| 6 | Roberts | 29.4 minutes (±7.6) |
| 7 | Elliott | 28.6 minutes (±6.9) |
| 8 | Sullivant Township | 27.2 minutes (±6.1) |
| 9 | Piper City | 26.7 minutes (±8.5) |
| 10 | Patton Township | 26.4 minutes (±2.4) |
| 11 | Paxton | 26.2 minutes (±3.0) |
| 12 | Dix Township | 25.8 minutes (±3.7) |
| 13 | Lyman Township | 25.3 minutes (±6.3) |
| 14 | Cabery | 24.7 minutes (±6.9) |
| 15 | Sibley | 23.9 minutes (±5.1) |
| 16 | Peach Orchard Township | 23.4 minutes (±3.3) |
| 17 | Melvin | 22.5 minutes (±4.5) |
Showing 13 of 20 places in Ford 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 Paxton
How long is the average commute in Paxton?
Workers who live in Paxton, IL take an average of 26.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Paxton without a car?
6.7% of households in Paxton have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Paxton?
12.5% (±6.7 points) of workers who live in Paxton worked from home, and 86.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Paxton city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Paxton city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Paxton 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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Figures last updated on .
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