How long is the commute from Rapids City, IL?
Workers who live in Rapids City, IL take an average of 21.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
87.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
8.3% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.1 minutes (±3.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Rapids City get to work
| Means of transportation | Rapids City | Rock Island County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 87.5% (±5.9 points) | 77.0% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.0% (±2.1 points) | 9.0% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±8.3 points) | 1.3% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±8.3 points) | 2.9% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±1.2 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.3% (±5.1 points) | 8.6% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Rapids City, the average commute is not measurably different from Rock Island 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 Rapids City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Rock Island County (1.3%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Rock Island County, Rapids City ranks 21 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2106 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Rapids City
| Vehicles available | Rapids City | Rock Island County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±8.7 points) | 8.6% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.8% (±8.7 points) | 36.2% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.8% (±9.5 points) | 38.1% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.4% (±7.4 points) | 17.2% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Rapids City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Rock Island County (8.6%).
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 Rapids City
| Rapids City | Rock Island County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.3% (±5.1 points) | 8.6% (±0.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.4% (±4.0 points) | 94.9% (±0.6 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.4% (±7.4 points) | 90.5% (±0.9 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Rapids City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Rock Island County (90.5%).
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 Rapids City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapids City | — | 21.1 minutes (±3.6) | — |
| Le Claire | 2.3 mi | 21.8 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Port Byron | 3.2 mi | 22.2 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Port Byron Township | 3.2 mi | 21.4 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Hampton | 3.6 mi | 23.6 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Zuma Township | 4.3 mi | 28.3 minutes (±14.4) | Not measurably different |
| Hampton Township | 4.3 mi | 20.1 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| East Moline | 4.8 mi | 19.0 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Coe Township | 5.1 mi | 24.1 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Rock Island County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Port Byron | 22.2 minutes (±2.2) |
| 16 | Oak Grove | 22.1 minutes (±6.7) |
| 17 | Milan | 21.6 minutes (±4.0) |
| 18 | Edgington Township | 21.5 minutes (±2.6) |
| 19 (tie) | Andalusia Township | 21.4 minutes (±2.8) |
| 19 (tie) | Port Byron Township | 21.4 minutes (±2.6) |
| 21 | Rapids City | 21.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 22 | Coal Valley | 20.4 minutes (±2.0) |
| 23 (tie) | Hampton Township | 20.1 minutes (±1.3) |
| 23 (tie) | South Rock Island Township | 20.1 minutes (±1.7) |
| 25 | Silvis | 19.8 minutes (±2.0) |
| 26 | Rock Island | 19.3 minutes (±1.2) |
| 27 | East Moline | 19.0 minutes (±1.6) |
Showing 13 of 33 places in Rock Island 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 Rapids City
How long is the average commute in Rapids City?
Workers who live in Rapids City, IL take an average of 21.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Rapids City without a car?
0.0% of households in Rapids City have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Rapids City?
8.3% (±5.1 points) of workers who live in Rapids City worked from home, and 88.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rapids City village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rapids City village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rapids City 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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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