How long is the commute from Rochelle, IL?
Workers who live in Rochelle, IL take an average of 22.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
85.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
5.6% work from home.
9.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.3 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Households without a car
- 9.0%
How people in Rochelle get to work
| Means of transportation | Rochelle | Ogle County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 85.1% (±3.5 points) | 80.6% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.5% (±2.6 points) | 8.3% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 0.3% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±0.7 points) | 1.6% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.9% (±2.2 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.6% (±2.4 points) | 8.0% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Rochelle, the average commute is lower than in Ogle County (26.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Rochelle, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Ogle County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Ogle County, Rochelle ranks 32 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1934 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Rochelle
| Vehicles available | Rochelle | Ogle County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.0% (±2.8 points) | 5.5% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.5% (±5.2 points) | 28.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.6% (±5.4 points) | 40.6% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.9% (±5.4 points) | 25.4% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Rochelle, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Ogle County (5.5%).
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 Rochelle
| Rochelle | Ogle County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.6% (±2.4 points) | 8.0% (±1.1 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.4% (±3.4 points) | 92.8% (±1.2 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.3% (±3.5 points) | 88.4% (±1.6 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Rochelle, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Ogle County (88.4%).
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 Rochelle
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochelle | — | 22.3 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Flagg Township | 2.9 mi | 22.1 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Hillcrest | 3.3 mi | 21.2 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Creston | 4.7 mi | 29.8 minutes (±5.5) | Higher |
| Dement Township | 4.8 mi | 30.6 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
| Steward | 5.4 mi | 29.8 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
| Reynolds Township | 6.0 mi | 29.1 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Alto Township | 6.5 mi | 30.5 minutes (±5.9) | Higher |
| White Rock Township | 6.9 mi | 32.4 minutes (±6.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Creston, IL (29.8 minutes), Dement Township, IL (30.6 minutes), Steward, IL (29.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Ogle County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Adeline | 24.2 minutes (±4.0) |
| 27 | Oregon-Nashua Township | 23.8 minutes (±3.4) |
| 28 | Pine Rock Township | 23.5 minutes (±4.8) |
| 29 (tie) | Stillman Valley | 23.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 29 (tie) | Woosung Township | 23.1 minutes (±13.0) |
| 31 | Mount Morris | 23.0 minutes (±6.1) |
| 32 | Rochelle | 22.3 minutes (±2.9) |
| 33 | Flagg Township | 22.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 34 | Oregon | 22.0 minutes (±4.0) |
| 35 | Mount Morris Township | 21.4 minutes (±5.1) |
| 36 | Hillcrest | 21.2 minutes (±4.2) |
Showing 11 of 36 places in Ogle 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 Rochelle
How long is the average commute in Rochelle?
Workers who live in Rochelle, IL take an average of 22.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Rochelle without a car?
9.0% of households in Rochelle have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Rochelle?
5.6% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in Rochelle worked from home, and 89.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rochelle city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rochelle city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rochelle city, 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 last updated on .
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