How long is the commute from Savanna, IL?
Workers who live in Savanna, IL take an average of 19.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.6% of workers drive alone to work.
1.8% take public transportation.
4.5% of workers walk to work.
7.6% work from home.
6.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.5 minutes (±5.4)
- Public transportation
- 1.8%
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Households without a car
- 6.5%
How people in Savanna get to work
| Means of transportation | Savanna | Carroll County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.6% (±10.2 points) | 79.2% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.5% (±7.3 points) | 9.5% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.8% (±2.0 points) | 0.9% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.5% (±5.0 points) | 2.7% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.1 points) | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.6% (±5.4 points) | 6.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Savanna, the average commute is not measurably different from Carroll County (24.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Savanna, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Carroll County (0.9%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Carroll County, Savanna ranks 16 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2297 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Savanna
| Vehicles available | Savanna | Carroll County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.5% (±4.1 points) | 3.3% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 49.4% (±9.2 points) | 35.4% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.7% (±9.7 points) | 42.1% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 6.3% (±3.6 points) | 19.1% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Savanna, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Carroll County (3.3%).
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 Savanna
| Savanna | Carroll County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.6% (±5.4 points) | 6.8% (±1.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.0% (±4.2 points) | 92.0% (±1.6 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.5% (±5.9 points) | 86.1% (±2.1 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Savanna, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Carroll County (86.1%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Savanna
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savanna | — | 19.5 minutes (±5.4) | — |
| Savanna Township | 0.9 mi | 20.1 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Sabula | 2.8 mi | 31.8 minutes (±9.8) | Higher |
| Washington Township (Carroll County) | 4.6 mi | 12.6 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Carroll Township | 5.7 mi | 27.8 minutes (±6.1) | Higher |
| Woodland Township (Carroll County) | 6.7 mi | 32.6 minutes (±7.3) | Higher |
| Mount Carroll | 8.3 mi | 26.0 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Thomson | 8.3 mi | 17.5 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| York Township (Carroll County) | 8.5 mi | 25.8 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sabula, IA (31.8 minutes), Mount Carroll Township, IL (27.8 minutes), Woodland Township (Carroll County), IL (32.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Carroll County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | York Township (Carroll County) | 25.8 minutes (±4.6) |
| 11 | Rock Creek-Lima Township | 25.0 minutes (±3.3) |
| 12 | Lanark | 24.9 minutes (±3.8) |
| 13 | Wysox Township | 24.3 minutes (±2.5) |
| 14 | Milledgeville | 24.1 minutes (±2.7) |
| 15 | Savanna Township | 20.1 minutes (±4.6) |
| 16 | Savanna | 19.5 minutes (±5.4) |
| 17 | Thomson | 17.5 minutes (±4.5) |
| 18 | Washington Township (Carroll County) | 12.6 minutes (±7.5) |
Showing 9 of 18 places in Carroll 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 Savanna
How long is the average commute in Savanna?
Workers who live in Savanna, IL take an average of 19.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Savanna without a car?
6.5% of households in Savanna have no vehicle, and 1.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Savanna?
7.6% (±5.4 points) of workers who live in Savanna worked from home, and 84.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Savanna city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Savanna city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Savanna 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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