How long is the commute from Putman Township, IL?

Name: Commute and cars in Putman Township, IL, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Putman Township, IL take an average of 30.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

66.8% of workers drive alone to work.

0.0% take public transportation.

6.3% of workers walk to work.

15.7% work from home.

5.9% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 30.7 minutes (±4.4)
Public transportation: 0.0%
Work from home: 15.7%
Households without a car: 5.9%

How people in Putman Township get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Putman Township	Fulton County	Illinois	United States
Drove alone	66.8% (±11.1 points)	82.8%	65.9%	68.8%
Carpooled	8.6% (±7.5 points)	7.8%	7.8%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.0% (±4.2 points)	0.1%	5.8%	3.2%
Walked	6.3% (±5.6 points)	3.0%	2.8%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	2.5% (±3.3 points)	1.2%	1.9%	2.0%
Worked from home	15.7% (±9.1 points)	5.1%	15.9%	15.1%

In Putman Township, the average commute is higher than in Fulton County (25.8 minutes).

It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Putman Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Fulton County (0.1%).

It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).

In Fulton County, Putman Township ranks 16 of 43 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 559 of 2,646.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Putman Township

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Putman Township	Fulton County	Illinois	United States
No vehicle	5.9% (±3.4 points)	5.3%	11.0%	8.4%
1 vehicle	32.2% (±8.8 points)	31.8%	35.7%	33.1%
2 vehicles	43.2% (±7.5 points)	38.6%	35.1%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	18.8% (±7.7 points)	24.3%	18.3%	21.9%

In Putman Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Fulton County (5.3%).

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 Putman Township

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Putman Township	Fulton County	Illinois	United States
Workers working from home	15.7% (±9.1 points)	5.1% (±1.0 points)	15.9% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	94.4% (±2.9 points)	93.5% (±1.2 points)	95.2% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	92.8% (±2.9 points)	87.9% (±1.7 points)	90.8% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In Putman Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Fulton County (87.9%).

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 Putman Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Putman Township
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Putman Township	—	30.7 minutes (±4.4)	—
Cuba	1.8 mi	35.0 minutes (±6.1)	Not measurably different
Bryant	4.0 mi	28.0 minutes (±7.7)	Not measurably different
Lewistown Township	4.6 mi	34.7 minutes (±8.0)	Not measurably different
Lewistown	5.4 mi	41.1 minutes (±8.2)	Higher
Cass Township	6.0 mi	57.0 minutes (±20.7)	Higher
St. David	6.3 mi	30.9 minutes (±5.9)	Not measurably different
Smithfield	6.5 mi	37.9 minutes (±12.7)	Not measurably different
Buckheart Township	6.6 mi	25.7 minutes (±4.3)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lewistown, IL (41.1 minutes), Cass Township, IL (57.0 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Fulton County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
10	Young Hickory Township	34.1 minutes (±7.8)
11 (tie)	Banner Township (Fulton County)	33.0 minutes (±5.4)
11 (tie)	Deerfield Township	33.0 minutes (±6.7)
13	Ellisville Township	31.7 minutes (±11.2)
14 (tie)	St. David	30.9 minutes (±5.9)
14 (tie)	Fairview Township	30.9 minutes (±6.7)
16	Putman Township	30.7 minutes (±4.4)
17	Ipava	30.6 minutes (±6.2)
18	Orion Township	30.4 minutes (±8.3)
19	Vermont	29.3 minutes (±7.9)
20	Vermont Township	28.7 minutes (±6.5)
21	London Mills	28.4 minutes (±4.2)
22	Bryant	28.0 minutes (±7.7)

Showing 13 of 43 places in Fulton 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 Putman Township

How long is the average commute in Putman Township?

Workers who live in Putman Township, IL take an average of 30.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Putman Township without a car?

5.9% of households in Putman Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Putman Township?

15.7% (±9.1 points) of workers who live in Putman Township worked from home, and 92.8% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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