How long is the commute from Persifer Township, IL?
Workers who live in Persifer Township, IL take an average of 27.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
8.7% work from home.
3.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.2 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.7%
- Households without a car
- 3.4%
How people in Persifer Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Persifer Township | Knox County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.0% (±6.8 points) | 79.1% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.3% (±5.8 points) | 8.9% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±8.2 points) | 0.5% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±8.2 points) | 4.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±8.2 points) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.7% (±4.7 points) | 5.7% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Persifer Township, the average commute is higher than in Knox County (20.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Persifer Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Knox County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Knox County, Persifer Township ranks 14 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1109 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Persifer Township
| Vehicles available | Persifer Township | Knox County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% (±3.7 points) | 8.6% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.1% (±6.8 points) | 38.4% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.1% (±10.3 points) | 33.9% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 35.4% (±10.5 points) | 19.1% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Persifer Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Knox County (8.6%).
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 Persifer Township
| Persifer Township | Knox County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.7% (±4.7 points) | 5.7% (±0.9 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.0% (±5.1 points) | 90.6% (±1.4 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.0% (±3.6 points) | 84.0% (±1.7 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Persifer Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Knox County (84.0%).
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 Persifer Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Persifer Township | — | 27.2 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Truro Township | 5.8 mi | 23.3 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Knox Township | 5.9 mi | 20.5 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Haw Creek Township | 6.1 mi | 20.6 minutes (±4.6) | Lower |
| Copley Township | 6.5 mi | 20.4 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Williamsfield | 7.0 mi | 22.4 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Knoxville | 7.2 mi | 20.7 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Victoria | 7.8 mi | 33.2 minutes (±13.8) | Not measurably different |
| Victoria Township | 7.9 mi | 37.3 minutes (±15.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Truro Township, IL (23.3 minutes), Knox Township, IL (20.5 minutes), Haw Creek Township, IL (20.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Knox County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Victoria | 33.2 minutes (±13.8) |
| 9 | Maquon Township | 32.5 minutes (±4.4) |
| 10 | Maquon | 30.8 minutes (±4.4) |
| 11 | Rio Township | 29.6 minutes (±7.7) |
| 12 | Henderson | 27.4 minutes (±8.3) |
| 13 (tie) | Cedar Township | 27.2 minutes (±5.5) |
| 13 (tie) | Persifer Township | 27.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 15 | Rio | 26.1 minutes (±5.1) |
| 16 (tie) | Chestnut Township | 25.2 minutes (±6.5) |
| 16 (tie) | Walnut Grove Township (Knox County) | 25.2 minutes (±5.3) |
| 18 | Truro Township | 23.3 minutes (±2.4) |
| 19 | Elba Township | 22.6 minutes (±5.5) |
| 20 | Williamsfield | 22.4 minutes (±2.7) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Knox 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 Persifer Township
How long is the average commute in Persifer Township?
Workers who live in Persifer Township, IL take an average of 27.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Persifer Township without a car?
3.4% of households in Persifer Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Persifer Township?
8.7% (±4.7 points) of workers who live in Persifer Township worked from home, and 94.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Persifer township, Knox County, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Persifer township, Knox County, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Persifer township, Knox 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 Persifer township, Knox County, Illinois (county subdivision:59221, in state:17 county:095).
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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