How long is the commute from Prophetstown, IL?
Workers who live in Prophetstown, IL take an average of 22.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.9% of workers walk to work.
2.8% work from home.
5.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.8 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.8%
- Households without a car
- 5.9%
How people in Prophetstown get to work
| Means of transportation | Prophetstown | Whiteside County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.8% (±5.1 points) | 80.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.9% (±3.8 points) | 8.6% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.1 points) | 0.3% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.9% (±2.5 points) | 2.7% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.8 points) | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.8% (±2.0 points) | 6.1% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Prophetstown, the average commute is not measurably different from Whiteside County (20.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Prophetstown, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Whiteside County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Whiteside County, Prophetstown ranks 18 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1865 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Prophetstown
| Vehicles available | Prophetstown | Whiteside County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.9% (±3.3 points) | 5.8% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.9% (±7.1 points) | 33.4% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.5% (±7.3 points) | 37.5% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.7% (±5.0 points) | 23.2% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Prophetstown, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Whiteside County (5.8%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (11.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Prophetstown
| Prophetstown | Whiteside County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.8% (±2.0 points) | 6.1% (±1.1 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.3% (±3.7 points) | 93.3% (±1.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.0% (±4.6 points) | 86.7% (±1.5 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Prophetstown, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Whiteside County (86.7%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Prophetstown
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prophetstown | — | 22.8 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| Prophetstown Township | 2.6 mi | 28.0 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Lyndon | 3.4 mi | 33.6 minutes (±12.5) | Not measurably different |
| Lyndon Township | 4.8 mi | 31.8 minutes (±9.7) | Not measurably different |
| Fenton Township | 6.0 mi | 23.4 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Hume Township | 7.1 mi | 28.6 minutes (±13.6) | Not measurably different |
| Portland Township | 7.2 mi | 33.4 minutes (±15.9) | Not measurably different |
| Tampico Township | 7.3 mi | 26.4 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Erie | 7.6 mi | 19.1 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Erie, IL (19.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Prophetstown Township, IL (28.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Whiteside County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Tampico Township | 26.4 minutes (±3.8) |
| 13 | Clyde Township | 26.0 minutes (±4.8) |
| 14 | Newton Township | 23.8 minutes (±7.5) |
| 15 | Fenton Township | 23.4 minutes (±6.4) |
| 16 | Albany | 23.1 minutes (±3.1) |
| 17 | Albany Township | 22.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 18 | Prophetstown | 22.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 19 | Deer Grove | 21.3 minutes (±6.0) |
| 20 | Jordan Township | 20.6 minutes (±4.4) |
| 21 (tie) | Montmorency Township | 20.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 21 (tie) | Union Grove Township | 20.3 minutes (±3.8) |
| 23 | Erie Township | 19.9 minutes (±2.5) |
| 24 | Mount Pleasant Township | 19.5 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 13 of 33 places in Whiteside 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 Prophetstown
How long is the average commute in Prophetstown?
Workers who live in Prophetstown, IL take an average of 22.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Prophetstown without a car?
5.9% of households in Prophetstown have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Prophetstown?
2.8% (±2.0 points) of workers who live in Prophetstown worked from home, and 86.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prophetstown city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prophetstown city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prophetstown city, Illinois
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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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