How long is the commute from Ruma, IL?
Workers who live in Ruma, IL take an average of 23.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
10.9% of workers walk to work.
5.2% work from home.
1.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.4 minutes (±6.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Households without a car
- 1.4%
How people in Ruma get to work
| Means of transportation | Ruma | Randolph County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.7% (±16.0 points) | 81.4% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.2% (±4.6 points) | 9.5% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±16.2 points) | 0.0% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 10.9% (±17.0 points) | 2.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±16.2 points) | 1.4% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.2% (±4.2 points) | 5.3% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Ruma, the average commute is not measurably different from Randolph County (23.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ruma, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Randolph County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Randolph County, Ruma ranks 7 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1772 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ruma
| Vehicles available | Ruma | Randolph County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.4% (±2.3 points) | 6.7% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.3% (±12.4 points) | 28.2% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.2% (±13.9 points) | 34.9% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.1% (±11.9 points) | 30.2% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Ruma, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Randolph County (6.7%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (11.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Ruma
| Ruma | Randolph County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.2% (±4.2 points) | 5.3% (±1.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.9% (±5.5 points) | 91.8% (±1.4 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.9% (±5.5 points) | 86.9% (±1.5 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Ruma, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Randolph County (86.9%).
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 Ruma
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruma | — | 23.4 minutes (±6.1) | — |
| Evansville | 4.7 mi | 25.0 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Red Bud | 5.3 mi | 22.6 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Prairie du Rocher | 6.3 mi | 28.2 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Baldwin | 9.2 mi | 27.5 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Ellis Grove | 9.6 mi | 19.4 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Ste. Genevieve | 11 mi | 30.3 minutes (±11.0) | Not measurably different |
| Lenzburg Township | 12 mi | 30.0 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Hecker | 12 mi | 31.8 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hecker, IL (31.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Randolph County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tilden | 29.4 minutes (±9.4) |
| 2 | Prairie du Rocher | 28.2 minutes (±4.9) |
| 3 | Kaskaskia | 28.0 minutes (±6.3) |
| 4 | Baldwin | 27.5 minutes (±6.0) |
| 5 | Evansville | 25.0 minutes (±4.8) |
| 6 | Coulterville | 23.8 minutes (±4.7) |
| 7 | Ruma | 23.4 minutes (±6.1) |
| 8 | Red Bud | 22.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 9 | Percy | 22.0 minutes (±4.9) |
| 10 | Chester | 20.0 minutes (±4.2) |
| 11 | Steeleville | 19.6 minutes (±2.8) |
| 12 | Ellis Grove | 19.4 minutes (±4.4) |
| 13 | Sparta | 18.7 minutes (±3.9) |
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 Ruma
How long is the average commute in Ruma?
Workers who live in Ruma, IL take an average of 23.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ruma without a car?
1.4% of households in Ruma have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ruma?
5.2% (±4.2 points) of workers who live in Ruma worked from home, and 95.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ruma village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ruma village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ruma village, 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 Ruma village, Illinois (place:66287, 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 .