How long is the commute from Pleasant Plains, IL?
Workers who live in Pleasant Plains, IL take an average of 23.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.7% of workers walk to work.
5.3% work from home.
1.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.2 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.3%
- Households without a car
- 1.4%
How people in Pleasant Plains get to work
| Means of transportation | Pleasant Plains | Sangamon County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.2% (±8.0 points) | 77.1% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.0% (±5.1 points) | 5.6% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±7.9 points) | 0.9% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.7% (±3.4 points) | 1.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.7% (±3.8 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.3% (±2.8 points) | 13.7% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Pleasant Plains, the average commute is higher than in Sangamon County (19.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Pleasant Plains, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sangamon County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Sangamon County, Pleasant Plains ranks 27 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1804 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Pleasant Plains
| Vehicles available | Pleasant Plains | Sangamon County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.4% (±1.6 points) | 7.6% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.6% (±6.9 points) | 36.8% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 56.3% (±8.6 points) | 38.0% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.7% (±6.1 points) | 17.6% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Pleasant Plains, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Sangamon County (7.6%).
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 Pleasant Plains
| Pleasant Plains | Sangamon County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.3% (±2.8 points) | 13.7% (±1.0 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.3% (±4.4 points) | 95.4% (±0.6 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.3% (±6.7 points) | 90.6% (±0.9 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Pleasant Plains, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Sangamon County (90.6%).
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 Pleasant Plains
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Plains | — | 23.2 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Cartwright Township | 2.4 mi | 24.5 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Ashland | 4.8 mi | 24.4 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Tallula | 5.0 mi | 28.6 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Ashland Township | 6.2 mi | 24.4 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Island Grove Township | 7.8 mi | 23.8 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Gardner Township | 8.1 mi | 18.7 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Berlin | 8.2 mi | 26.0 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| New Berlin | 10 mi | 23.4 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Gardner Township, IL (18.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Tallula, IL (28.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sangamon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Cartwright Township | 24.5 minutes (±2.2) |
| 22 | Clear Lake Township | 24.0 minutes (±4.1) |
| 23 | Island Grove Township | 23.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 24 | Buffalo | 23.7 minutes (±3.0) |
| 25 (tie) | New Berlin | 23.4 minutes (±4.6) |
| 25 (tie) | New Berlin Township | 23.4 minutes (±4.6) |
| 27 | Pleasant Plains | 23.2 minutes (±2.3) |
| 28 | Chatham | 23.0 minutes (±3.7) |
| 29 | Illiopolis | 22.9 minutes (±2.5) |
| 30 | Rochester | 22.8 minutes (±3.7) |
| 31 | Williams Township | 22.4 minutes (±3.1) |
| 32 (tie) | Dawson | 22.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 32 (tie) | Illiopolis Township | 22.2 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 13 of 49 places in Sangamon 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 Pleasant Plains
How long is the average commute in Pleasant Plains?
Workers who live in Pleasant Plains, IL take an average of 23.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Pleasant Plains without a car?
1.4% of households in Pleasant Plains have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Pleasant Plains?
5.3% (±2.8 points) of workers who live in Pleasant Plains worked from home, and 88.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pleasant Plains village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pleasant Plains village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pleasant Plains 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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