How long is the commute from Somonauk, IL?
Workers who live in Somonauk, IL take an average of 27.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
85.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.6% of workers walk to work.
6.9% work from home.
8.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.8 minutes (±3.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Households without a car
- 8.0%
How people in Somonauk get to work
| Means of transportation | Somonauk | DeKalb County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 85.1% (±4.6 points) | 74.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.1% (±2.7 points) | 9.6% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.3 points) | 0.8% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.6% (±2.5 points) | 4.2% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±1.0 points) | 1.4% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.9% (±3.1 points) | 9.3% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Somonauk, the average commute is not measurably different from DeKalb County (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Somonauk, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from DeKalb County (0.8%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In DeKalb County, Somonauk ranks 17 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 995 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Somonauk
| Vehicles available | Somonauk | DeKalb County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.0% (±4.4 points) | 6.4% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.0% (±6.8 points) | 34.3% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.0% (±7.6 points) | 39.3% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.0% (±5.0 points) | 20.0% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Somonauk, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from DeKalb County (6.4%).
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 Somonauk
| Somonauk | DeKalb County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.9% (±3.1 points) | 9.3% (±1.1 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.0% (±4.0 points) | 96.4% (±0.9 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.1% (±4.7 points) | 92.7% (±1.2 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Somonauk, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from DeKalb County (92.7%).
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 Somonauk
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somonauk | — | 27.8 minutes (±3.4) | — |
| Lake Holiday | 1.5 mi | 45.4 minutes (±6.6) | Higher |
| Somonauk Township | 3.0 mi | 27.2 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Northville Township | 3.1 mi | 42.9 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
| Sandwich | 3.7 mi | 27.1 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Sandwich Township | 4.5 mi | 27.2 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Victor Township | 4.8 mi | 25.4 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Adams Township | 5.3 mi | 46.1 minutes (±11.7) | Higher |
| Leland | 5.9 mi | 35.8 minutes (±5.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lake Holiday, IL (45.4 minutes), Northville Township, IL (42.9 minutes), Adams Township, IL (46.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across DeKalb County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 11 (tie) | Genoa | 32.8 minutes (±4.2) |
| 11 (tie) | Genoa Township | 32.8 minutes (±3.8) |
| 13 | Hinckley | 30.1 minutes (±2.9) |
| 14 | Shabbona Township | 29.0 minutes (±7.2) |
| 15 | South Grove Township | 28.9 minutes (±3.9) |
| 16 | Squaw Grove Township | 28.6 minutes (±2.8) |
| 17 (tie) | Somonauk | 27.8 minutes (±3.4) |
| 17 (tie) | Malta Township | 27.8 minutes (±3.9) |
| 19 | Sycamore Township | 27.7 minutes (±2.4) |
| 20 (tie) | Milan Township | 27.2 minutes (±5.2) |
| 20 (tie) | Sandwich Township | 27.2 minutes (±2.2) |
| 20 (tie) | Somonauk Township | 27.2 minutes (±3.9) |
| 23 | Sandwich | 27.1 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 13 of 32 places in DeKalb 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 Somonauk
How long is the average commute in Somonauk?
Workers who live in Somonauk, IL take an average of 27.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Somonauk without a car?
8.0% of households in Somonauk have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Somonauk?
6.9% (±3.1 points) of workers who live in Somonauk worked from home, and 89.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Somonauk village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Somonauk village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Somonauk village, 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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