How long is the commute from Ridge Township, IL?
Workers who live in Ridge Township, IL take an average of 44.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
0.0% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 44.2 minutes (±13.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 0.0%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Ridge Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Ridge Township | Shelby County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.0% (±16.5 points) | 83.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 30.0% (±16.5 points) | 6.1% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±13.5 points) | 0.1% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±13.5 points) | 2.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±13.5 points) | 1.4% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 0.0% (±13.5 points) | 6.5% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Ridge Township, the average commute is higher than in Shelby County (20.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ridge Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Shelby County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Shelby County, Ridge Township ranks 1 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 43 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ridge Township
| Vehicles available | Ridge Township | Shelby County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±22.4 points) | 4.9% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.6% (±22.6 points) | 24.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 58.9% (±28.4 points) | 41.1% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.5% (±18.7 points) | 29.4% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Ridge Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Shelby County (4.9%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (11.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Ridge Township
| Ridge Township | Shelby County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 0.0% (±13.5 points) | 6.5% (±1.4 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.5% (±13.3 points) | 91.7% (±1.8 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.0% (±16.2 points) | 88.6% (±1.9 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Ridge Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Shelby County (88.6%).
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 Ridge Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge Township | — | 44.2 minutes (±13.2) | — |
| Pickaway Township | 5.5 mi | 33.9 minutes (±19.2) | Not measurably different |
| Rose Township | 5.8 mi | 11.3 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| Shelbyville | 5.8 mi | 10.3 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Okaw Township | 6.2 mi | 21.9 minutes (±4.6) | Lower |
| Findlay | 6.5 mi | 25.4 minutes (±5.0) | Lower |
| Todds Point Township | 7.1 mi | 25.0 minutes (±5.0) | Lower |
| Flat Branch Township | 8.0 mi | 17.3 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Tower Hill | 8.2 mi | 18.2 minutes (±5.2) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Rose Township, IL (11.3 minutes), Shelbyville, IL (10.3 minutes), Okaw Township, IL (21.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Shelby County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridge Township | 44.2 minutes (±13.2) |
| 2 | Oconee Township | 34.2 minutes (±13.5) |
| 3 | Pickaway Township | 33.9 minutes (±19.2) |
| 4 | Clarksburg Township | 31.0 minutes (±12.6) |
| 5 | Herrick | 30.2 minutes (±5.9) |
| 6 | Herrick Township | 29.3 minutes (±4.9) |
| 7 | Big Spring Township | 29.1 minutes (±6.8) |
Showing 7 of 33 places in Shelby 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 Ridge Township
How long is the average commute in Ridge Township?
Workers who live in Ridge Township, IL take an average of 44.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ridge Township without a car?
0.0% of households in Ridge Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ridge Township?
0.0% (±13.5 points) of workers who live in Ridge Township worked from home, and 87.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ridge township, Shelby County, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ridge township, Shelby County, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ridge township, Shelby County, Illinois
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Ridge township, Shelby County, Illinois (county subdivision:63836, in state:17 county:173).
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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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 .