How long is the commute from Peru Township, IL?
Workers who live in Peru Township, IL take an average of 18.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
5.3% work from home.
8.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.6 minutes (±3.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 5.3%
- Households without a car
- 8.4%
How people in Peru Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Peru Township | LaSalle County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.3% (±6.1 points) | 83.0% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.0% (±5.5 points) | 8.2% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±0.9 points) | 0.2% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±1.8 points) | 1.8% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.2% (±1.9 points) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.3% (±1.9 points) | 5.1% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Peru Township, the average commute is lower than in LaSalle County (26.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Peru Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from LaSalle County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In LaSalle County, Peru Township ranks 60 of 61 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2373 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Peru Township
| Vehicles available | Peru Township | LaSalle County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.4% (±3.1 points) | 6.0% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.9% (±5.9 points) | 33.1% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.9% (±6.2 points) | 38.2% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.8% (±5.0 points) | 22.7% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Peru Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from LaSalle County (6.0%).
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 Peru Township
| Peru Township | LaSalle County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.3% (±1.9 points) | 5.1% (±0.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 87.9% (±4.2 points) | 93.4% (±0.8 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.5% (±4.6 points) | 87.4% (±1.1 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Peru Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from LaSalle County (87.4%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Peru Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peru Township | — | 18.6 minutes (±3.1) | — |
| LaSalle | 2.1 mi | 20.2 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Peru | 2.3 mi | 18.8 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Valley | 2.5 mi | 19.4 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| LaSalle Township | 2.8 mi | 20.6 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Dalzell | 3.0 mi | 19.1 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Oglesby | 4.0 mi | 22.9 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
| Cedar Point | 4.1 mi | 23.8 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
| Hall Township | 5.2 mi | 19.0 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across LaSalle County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 54 | Wallace Township | 19.5 minutes (±5.0) |
| 55 (tie) | Naplate | 19.4 minutes (±3.7) |
| 55 (tie) | Ottawa Township | 19.4 minutes (±1.9) |
| 57 | Dimmick Township | 19.2 minutes (±2.7) |
| 58 | Mendota Township | 19.1 minutes (±3.2) |
| 59 | Peru | 18.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 60 | Peru Township | 18.6 minutes (±3.1) |
| 61 | Eagle Township | 17.7 minutes (±3.6) |
Showing 8 of 61 places in LaSalle 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 Peru Township
How long is the average commute in Peru Township?
Workers who live in Peru Township, IL take an average of 18.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Peru Township without a car?
8.4% of households in Peru Township have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Peru Township?
5.3% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in Peru Township worked from home, and 83.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Peru township, LaSalle County, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Peru township, LaSalle County, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Peru township, LaSalle 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 Peru township, LaSalle County, Illinois (county subdivision:59247, in state:17 county:099).
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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