How long is the commute from Prairie Grove, IL?
Workers who live in Prairie Grove, IL take an average of 35.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.6% of workers drive alone to work.
4.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
26.3% work from home.
1.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 35.4 minutes (±4.4)
- Public transportation
- 4.0%
- Work from home
- 26.3%
- Households without a car
- 1.5%
How people in Prairie Grove get to work
| Means of transportation | Prairie Grove | McHenry County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.6% (±6.6 points) | 72.9% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 4.0% (±2.3 points) | 1.3% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±3.3 points) | 1.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±1.0 points) | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 26.3% (±6.5 points) | 16.1% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Prairie Grove, the average commute is higher than in McHenry County (30.1 minutes).
It is also higher than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Prairie Grove, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in McHenry County (1.3%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In McHenry County, Prairie Grove ranks 7 of 46 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 178 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Prairie Grove
| Vehicles available | Prairie Grove | McHenry County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.5% (±1.8 points) | 3.5% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.0% (±5.4 points) | 26.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.7% (±7.8 points) | 44.0% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.8% (±7.5 points) | 26.0% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Prairie Grove, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in McHenry County (3.5%).
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 Prairie Grove
| Prairie Grove | McHenry County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 26.3% (±6.5 points) | 16.1% (±0.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.5% (±0.8 points) | 97.7% (±0.4 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.7% (±2.2 points) | 95.4% (±0.5 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Prairie Grove, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in McHenry County (95.4%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Prairie Grove
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Grove | — | 35.4 minutes (±4.4) | — |
| Nunda Township | 0.8 mi | 29.7 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Oakwood Hills | 2.3 mi | 31.5 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Holiday Hills | 2.6 mi | 44.2 minutes (±8.9) | Not measurably different |
| Island Lake | 3.6 mi | 31.9 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Crystal Lake | 4.3 mi | 29.3 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Port Barrington | 4.3 mi | 36.5 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Cary | 4.4 mi | 28.4 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| McHenry | 4.4 mi | 29.0 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Nunda Township, IL (29.7 minutes), Crystal Lake, IL (29.3 minutes), Cary, IL (28.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across McHenry County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holiday Hills | 44.2 minutes (±8.9) |
| 2 | Wonder Lake | 37.0 minutes (±3.8) |
| 3 (tie) | Port Barrington | 36.5 minutes (±4.4) |
| 3 (tie) | Hartland Township | 36.5 minutes (±7.0) |
| 5 | Pistakee Highlands | 36.0 minutes (±5.2) |
| 6 | Lakemoor | 35.6 minutes (±4.0) |
| 7 | Prairie Grove | 35.4 minutes (±4.4) |
| 8 | Trout Valley | 33.8 minutes (±5.2) |
| 9 | Seneca Township | 33.7 minutes (±5.7) |
| 10 | Spring Grove | 33.6 minutes (±4.6) |
| 11 | Burton Township (McHenry County) | 33.2 minutes (±4.4) |
| 12 | Fox River Grove | 33.0 minutes (±4.0) |
| 13 | Richmond Township | 32.7 minutes (±3.0) |
Showing 13 of 46 places in McHenry 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 Prairie Grove
How long is the average commute in Prairie Grove?
Workers who live in Prairie Grove, IL take an average of 35.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Prairie Grove without a car?
1.5% of households in Prairie Grove have no vehicle, and 4.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Prairie Grove?
26.3% (±6.5 points) of workers who live in Prairie Grove worked from home, and 97.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prairie Grove village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prairie Grove village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prairie Grove 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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