How long is the commute from Somer Township, IL?
Workers who live in Somer Township, IL take an average of 17.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
94.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
5.7% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.5 minutes (±5.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.7%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Somer Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Somer Township | Champaign County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 94.3% (±4.9 points) | 64.2% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.0% (±8.9 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±8.9 points) | 3.4% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±8.9 points) | 6.9% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±8.9 points) | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.7% (±4.9 points) | 15.5% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Somer Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Champaign County (16.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Somer Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Champaign County (3.4%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Champaign County, Somer Township ranks 47 of 54 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2454 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Somer Township
| Vehicles available | Somer Township | Champaign County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±7.5 points) | 12.8% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.5% (±11.3 points) | 39.8% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.9% (±19.0 points) | 33.6% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 35.6% (±20.1 points) | 13.7% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Somer Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Champaign County (12.8%).
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 Somer Township
| Somer Township | Champaign County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.7% (±4.9 points) | 15.5% (±1.1 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.4% (±6.4 points) | 96.8% (±0.5 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 69.2% (±22.4 points) | 90.5% (±0.7 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Somer Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Champaign County (90.5%).
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 Somer Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somer Township | — | 17.5 minutes (±5.5) | — |
| Thomasboro | 4.5 mi | 21.4 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Urbana | 5.0 mi | 14.2 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Cunningham Township | 5.0 mi | 14.2 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Stanton Township | 5.0 mi | 24.6 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
| Rantoul Township | 6.3 mi | 19.3 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Hensley Township | 6.6 mi | 13.1 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Champaign | 7.1 mi | 14.9 minutes (±0.6) | Not measurably different |
| Champaign City Township | 7.1 mi | 14.9 minutes (±0.6) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Champaign County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 40 (tie) | Tolono Township | 19.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 42 | Rantoul Township | 19.3 minutes (±1.4) |
| 43 (tie) | Lake of the Woods | 18.1 minutes (±4.2) |
| 43 (tie) | Savoy | 18.1 minutes (±1.7) |
| 43 (tie) | Tolono | 18.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 46 | Crittenden Township | 17.6 minutes (±3.9) |
| 47 | Somer Township | 17.5 minutes (±5.5) |
| 48 | Champaign Township | 17.4 minutes (±1.7) |
| 49 | Urbana Township | 16.2 minutes (±2.1) |
| 50 (tie) | Champaign | 14.9 minutes (±0.6) |
| 50 (tie) | Champaign City Township | 14.9 minutes (±0.6) |
| 52 (tie) | Urbana | 14.2 minutes (±0.7) |
| 52 (tie) | Cunningham Township | 14.2 minutes (±0.7) |
Showing 13 of 54 places in Champaign 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 Somer Township
How long is the average commute in Somer Township?
Workers who live in Somer Township, IL take an average of 17.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Somer Township without a car?
0.0% of households in Somer Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Somer Township?
5.7% (±4.9 points) of workers who live in Somer Township worked from home, and 69.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Somer township, Champaign County, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Somer township, Champaign County, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Somer township, Champaign 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 Somer township, Champaign County, Illinois (county subdivision:70382, in state:17 county:019).
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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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