How long is the commute from South Ottawa Township, IL?

Name: Commute and cars in South Ottawa Township, IL, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in South Ottawa Township, IL take an average of 25.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

86.1% of workers drive alone to work.

0.5% take public transportation.

0.5% of workers walk to work.

4.9% work from home.

4.8% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 25.9 minutes (±4.1)
Public transportation: 0.5%
Work from home: 4.9%
Households without a car: 4.8%

How people in South Ottawa Township get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	South Ottawa Township	LaSalle County	Illinois	United States
Drove alone	86.1% (±4.0 points)	83.0%	65.9%	68.8%
Carpooled	6.0% (±2.6 points)	8.2%	7.8%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.5% (±0.7 points)	0.2%	5.8%	3.2%
Walked	0.5% (±0.7 points)	1.8%	2.8%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	2.0% (±1.7 points)	1.7%	1.9%	2.0%
Worked from home	4.9% (±1.9 points)	5.1%	15.9%	15.1%

In South Ottawa Township, the average commute is not measurably different from LaSalle County (26.0 minutes).

It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In South Ottawa Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from LaSalle County (0.2%).

It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).

It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).

In LaSalle County, South Ottawa Township ranks 35 of 61 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 1358 of 2,646.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in South Ottawa Township

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	South Ottawa Township	LaSalle County	Illinois	United States
No vehicle	4.8% (±3.3 points)	6.0%	11.0%	8.4%
1 vehicle	34.5% (±6.1 points)	33.1%	35.7%	33.1%
2 vehicles	40.0% (±6.3 points)	38.2%	35.1%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	20.7% (±4.9 points)	22.7%	18.3%	21.9%

In South Ottawa Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from LaSalle County (6.0%).

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 South Ottawa Township

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	South Ottawa Township	LaSalle County	Illinois	United States
Workers working from home	4.9% (±1.9 points)	5.1% (±0.7 points)	15.9% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	91.0% (±4.1 points)	93.4% (±0.8 points)	95.2% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	84.3% (±5.7 points)	87.4% (±1.1 points)	90.8% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In South Ottawa Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from LaSalle County (87.4%).

It is also lower than in Illinois (90.8%).

It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near South Ottawa Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with South Ottawa Township
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
South Ottawa Township	—	25.9 minutes (±4.1)	—
Naplate	2.0 mi	19.4 minutes (±3.7)	Lower
Ottawa Township	3.0 mi	19.4 minutes (±1.9)	Lower
Ottawa	3.6 mi	22.7 minutes (±2.3)	Not measurably different
Fall River Township	4.5 mi	34.0 minutes (±6.7)	Higher
Farm Ridge Township	4.9 mi	27.6 minutes (±6.3)	Not measurably different
Grand Ridge	5.2 mi	31.6 minutes (±9.2)	Not measurably different
Grand Rapids Township	7.0 mi	30.0 minutes (±3.6)	Not measurably different
Deer Park Township	7.1 mi	23.2 minutes (±4.8)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Naplate, IL (19.4 minutes), Ottawa Township, IL (19.4 minutes).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fall River Township, IL (34.0 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across LaSalle County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
29	North Utica	27.1 minutes (±4.0)
30	Allen Township	26.6 minutes (±5.4)
31	Freedom Township (LaSalle County)	26.5 minutes (±13.6)
32	Richland Township (LaSalle County)	26.4 minutes (±6.1)
33	Utica Township	26.3 minutes (±3.3)
34	Seneca	26.2 minutes (±4.6)
35	South Ottawa Township	25.9 minutes (±4.1)
36	Troy Grove Township	25.8 minutes (±6.8)
37	Eden Township	25.6 minutes (±2.9)
38	Lostant	25.0 minutes (±2.9)
39	Otter Creek Township (LaSalle County)	24.7 minutes (±3.8)
40	Cedar Point	23.8 minutes (±6.7)
41	Tonica	23.5 minutes (±2.7)

Showing 13 of 61 places in LaSalle 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 South Ottawa Township

How long is the average commute in South Ottawa Township?

Workers who live in South Ottawa Township, IL take an average of 25.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in South Ottawa Township without a car?

4.8% of households in South Ottawa Township have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in South Ottawa Township?

4.9% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in South Ottawa Township worked from home, and 84.3% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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