How long is the commute from Rock Falls, IL?
Workers who live in Rock Falls, IL take an average of 15.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.1% of workers drive alone to work.
1.1% take public transportation.
1.9% of workers walk to work.
6.8% work from home.
11.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.7 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 1.1%
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Households without a car
- 11.7%
How people in Rock Falls get to work
| Means of transportation | Rock Falls | Whiteside County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.1% (±6.0 points) | 80.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.8% (±3.6 points) | 8.6% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.1% (±1.6 points) | 0.3% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.9% (±1.3 points) | 2.7% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.4% (±1.9 points) | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.8% (±3.3 points) | 6.1% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Rock Falls, the average commute is lower than in 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 Rock Falls, 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 lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Whiteside County, Rock Falls ranks 33 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2563 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Rock Falls
| Vehicles available | Rock Falls | Whiteside County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.7% (±3.5 points) | 5.8% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.9% (±6.0 points) | 33.4% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.3% (±5.9 points) | 37.5% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.1% (±4.8 points) | 23.2% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Rock Falls, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Whiteside County (5.8%).
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 Rock Falls
| Rock Falls | Whiteside County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.8% (±3.3 points) | 6.1% (±1.1 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.7% (±2.8 points) | 93.3% (±1.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.5% (±4.2 points) | 86.7% (±1.5 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Rock Falls, 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 Rock Falls
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Falls | — | 15.7 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| Coloma Township | 0.2 mi | 16.8 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Sterling | 1.9 mi | 18.1 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Sterling Township | 2.9 mi | 18.1 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Montmorency Township | 4.5 mi | 20.3 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Nelson | 4.8 mi | 22.6 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
| Hopkins Township | 6.2 mi | 36.1 minutes (±13.4) | Higher |
| Nelson Township | 6.4 mi | 22.0 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Hume Township | 7.3 mi | 28.6 minutes (±13.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sterling Township, IL (18.1 minutes), Montmorency Township, IL (20.3 minutes), Hopkins Township, IL (36.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 26 (tie) | Sterling Township | 18.1 minutes (±2.0) |
| 28 | Morrison | 18.0 minutes (±3.1) |
| 29 | Coloma Township | 16.8 minutes (±1.3) |
| 30 | Fulton Township | 16.5 minutes (±1.5) |
| 31 | Fulton | 16.4 minutes (±1.8) |
| 32 | Garden Plain Township | 16.1 minutes (±3.1) |
| 33 | Rock Falls | 15.7 minutes (±1.3) |
Showing 7 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 Rock Falls
How long is the average commute in Rock Falls?
Workers who live in Rock Falls, IL take an average of 15.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Rock Falls without a car?
11.7% of households in Rock Falls have no vehicle, and 1.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Rock Falls?
6.8% (±3.3 points) of workers who live in Rock Falls worked from home, and 84.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rock Falls city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rock Falls city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rock Falls city, 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 Rock Falls city, Illinois (place:64928, in state:17).
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 .
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