How long is the commute from Polo, IL?
Workers who live in Polo, IL take an average of 26.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.7% of workers drive alone to work.
1.2% take public transportation.
4.2% of workers walk to work.
8.0% work from home.
4.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.2 minutes (±4.2)
- Public transportation
- 1.2%
- Work from home
- 8.0%
- Households without a car
- 4.9%
How people in Polo get to work
| Means of transportation | Polo | Ogle County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.7% (±7.4 points) | 80.6% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.5% (±5.0 points) | 8.3% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.2% (±2.1 points) | 0.3% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.2% (±3.7 points) | 1.6% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.8 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.0% (±4.7 points) | 8.0% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Polo, the average commute is not measurably different from Ogle County (26.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Polo, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Ogle County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Ogle County, Polo ranks 20 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1288 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Polo
| Vehicles available | Polo | Ogle County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.9% (±3.0 points) | 5.5% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.4% (±8.1 points) | 28.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.0% (±8.6 points) | 40.6% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.6% (±5.7 points) | 25.4% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Polo, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Ogle County (5.5%).
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 Polo
| Polo | Ogle County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.0% (±4.7 points) | 8.0% (±1.1 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.1% (±2.7 points) | 92.8% (±1.2 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.1% (±3.8 points) | 88.4% (±1.6 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Polo, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Ogle County (88.4%).
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 Polo
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polo | — | 26.2 minutes (±4.2) | — |
| Buffalo Township | 0.6 mi | 26.0 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Eagle Point Township | 4.0 mi | 28.3 minutes (±9.8) | Not measurably different |
| Woosung Township | 4.3 mi | 23.1 minutes (±13.0) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Township | 5.9 mi | 29.3 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Creek Township | 6.5 mi | 32.0 minutes (±11.5) | Not measurably different |
| Brookville Township | 7.0 mi | 28.2 minutes (±11.1) | Not measurably different |
| Palmyra Township | 8.6 mi | 17.8 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Grand Detour Township | 8.8 mi | 24.8 minutes (±15.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Palmyra Township, IL (17.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Ogle County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Leaf River | 28.5 minutes (±4.1) |
| 15 | Byron Township | 28.4 minutes (±3.8) |
| 16 | Eagle Point Township | 28.3 minutes (±9.8) |
| 17 | Brookville Township | 28.2 minutes (±11.1) |
| 18 | Forreston | 27.0 minutes (±4.2) |
| 19 (tie) | Byron | 26.2 minutes (±6.2) |
| 19 (tie) | Polo | 26.2 minutes (±4.2) |
| 21 | Buffalo Township | 26.0 minutes (±4.1) |
| 22 | Taylor Township | 25.9 minutes (±5.7) |
| 23 | Forreston Township | 25.5 minutes (±3.5) |
| 24 | Grand Detour Township | 24.8 minutes (±15.9) |
| 25 | Marion Township (Ogle County) | 24.6 minutes (±3.3) |
| 26 | Adeline | 24.2 minutes (±4.0) |
Showing 13 of 36 places in Ogle 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 Polo
How long is the average commute in Polo?
Workers who live in Polo, IL take an average of 26.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Polo without a car?
4.9% of households in Polo have no vehicle, and 1.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Polo?
8.0% (±4.7 points) of workers who live in Polo worked from home, and 91.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Polo city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Polo city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Polo 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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