How long is the commute from Payson, IL?
Workers who live in Payson, IL take an average of 26.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
90.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
4.9% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.1 minutes (±4.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Payson get to work
| Means of transportation | Payson | Adams County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 90.9% (±4.6 points) | 79.5% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.2% (±2.9 points) | 8.3% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.9 points) | 0.4% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±6.9 points) | 2.6% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±6.9 points) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.9% (±3.3 points) | 7.6% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Payson, the average commute is higher than in Adams County (16.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Payson, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Adams County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Adams County, Payson ranks 17 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1311 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Payson
| Vehicles available | Payson | Adams County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±9.1 points) | 7.5% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.2% (±9.7 points) | 33.6% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.5% (±10.0 points) | 35.8% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.3% (±10.1 points) | 23.1% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Payson, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Adams County (7.5%).
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 Payson
| Payson | Adams County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.9% (±3.3 points) | 7.6% (±1.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.4% (±3.7 points) | 91.7% (±1.2 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.4% (±3.5 points) | 86.5% (±1.7 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Payson, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Adams County (86.5%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Payson
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payson | — | 26.1 minutes (±4.3) | — |
| Payson Township | 2.7 mi | 28.6 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Plainville | 4.0 mi | 27.1 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Burton Township (Adams County) | 5.5 mi | 23.0 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Melrose Township (Adams County) | 7.0 mi | 15.9 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Kinderhook Township | 7.3 mi | 26.7 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Hull | 7.7 mi | 29.3 minutes (±9.9) | Not measurably different |
| Richfield Township | 7.9 mi | 35.5 minutes (±5.3) | Higher |
| Liberty | 8.5 mi | 21.5 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Melrose Township (Adams County), IL (15.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Richfield Township, IL (35.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Adams County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Gilmer Township | 28.4 minutes (±6.5) |
| 12 | Clayton | 27.9 minutes (±3.5) |
| 13 | Loraine | 27.7 minutes (±5.0) |
| 14 (tie) | Plainville | 27.1 minutes (±3.8) |
| 14 (tie) | Liberty Township (Adams County) | 27.1 minutes (±3.7) |
| 16 | Keene Township | 26.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 17 (tie) | Payson | 26.1 minutes (±4.3) |
| 17 (tie) | Mendon Township | 26.1 minutes (±5.2) |
| 19 | Burton Township (Adams County) | 23.0 minutes (±2.5) |
| 20 | Camp Point | 22.7 minutes (±2.7) |
| 21 | Honey Creek Township (Adams County) | 22.6 minutes (±1.9) |
| 22 | Lima Township | 22.1 minutes (±2.8) |
| 23 | Liberty | 21.5 minutes (±3.5) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Adams 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 Payson
How long is the average commute in Payson?
Workers who live in Payson, IL take an average of 26.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Payson without a car?
0.0% of households in Payson have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Payson?
4.9% (±3.3 points) of workers who live in Payson worked from home, and 95.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Payson village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Payson village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Payson village, Illinois
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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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