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

Name: Commute and cars in South Palmyra Township, IL, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in South Palmyra Township, IL take an average of 36.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

76.2% of workers drive alone to work.

0.0% take public transportation.

2.0% of workers walk to work.

15.5% work from home.

5.1% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 36.7 minutes (±5.1)
Public transportation: 0.0%
Work from home: 15.5%
Households without a car: 5.1%

How people in South Palmyra Township get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	South Palmyra Township	Macoupin County	Illinois	United States
Drove alone	76.2% (±12.4 points)	81.6%	65.9%	68.8%
Carpooled	6.3% (±5.9 points)	5.5%	7.8%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.0% (±11.6 points)	0.2%	5.8%	3.2%
Walked	2.0% (±2.7 points)	2.5%	2.8%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	0.0% (±11.6 points)	0.8%	1.9%	2.0%
Worked from home	15.5% (±9.8 points)	9.4%	15.9%	15.1%

In South Palmyra Township, the average commute is higher than in Macoupin County (27.5 minutes).

It is also higher than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).

It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).

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

It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).

In Macoupin County, South Palmyra Township ranks 5 of 51 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 127 of 2,646.

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

Cars per household in South Palmyra Township

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	South Palmyra Township	Macoupin County	Illinois	United States
No vehicle	5.1% (±5.6 points)	4.5%	11.0%	8.4%
1 vehicle	27.6% (±10.7 points)	26.9%	35.7%	33.1%
2 vehicles	52.2% (±10.6 points)	40.9%	35.1%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	15.0% (±7.2 points)	27.7%	18.3%	21.9%

In South Palmyra Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Macoupin County (4.5%).

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 South Palmyra Township

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	South Palmyra Township	Macoupin County	Illinois	United States
Workers working from home	15.5% (±9.8 points)	9.4% (±1.4 points)	15.9% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	92.5% (±6.0 points)	92.0% (±1.6 points)	95.2% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	82.6% (±8.9 points)	88.6% (±1.7 points)	90.8% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In South Palmyra Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Macoupin County (88.6%).

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 South Palmyra Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with South Palmyra Township
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
South Palmyra Township	—	36.7 minutes (±5.1)	—
Palmyra	2.3 mi	43.3 minutes (±10.9)	Not measurably different
Hettick	4.2 mi	40.9 minutes (±7.6)	Not measurably different
North Palmyra Township	5.2 mi	33.9 minutes (±9.4)	Not measurably different
Modesto	5.3 mi	28.1 minutes (±5.2)	Lower
Barr Township	6.1 mi	34.4 minutes (±11.0)	Not measurably different
South Otter Township	6.6 mi	37.9 minutes (±8.7)	Not measurably different
Bird Township	7.1 mi	27.8 minutes (±11.8)	Not measurably different
Scottville Township	7.8 mi	26.8 minutes (±8.4)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Modesto, IL (28.1 minutes), Scottville Township, IL (26.8 minutes).

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

Average commute across Macoupin County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
1	Sawyerville	44.9 minutes (±10.9)
2	Palmyra	43.3 minutes (±10.9)
3	Hettick	40.9 minutes (±7.6)
4	South Otter Township	37.9 minutes (±8.7)
5	South Palmyra Township	36.7 minutes (±5.1)
6	Standard City	36.4 minutes (±11.9)
7	Mount Clare	36.0 minutes (±13.6)
8	White City	35.6 minutes (±8.1)
9	North Otter Township	35.5 minutes (±3.6)
10	Shipman	35.2 minutes (±4.6)
11	Wilsonville	35.0 minutes (±5.4)

Showing 11 of 51 places in Macoupin 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 Palmyra Township

How long is the average commute in South Palmyra Township?

Workers who live in South Palmyra Township, IL take an average of 36.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in South Palmyra Township without a car?

5.1% of households in South Palmyra Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in South Palmyra Township?

15.5% (±9.8 points) of workers who live in South Palmyra Township worked from home, and 82.6% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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 South Palmyra township, Macoupin County, Illinois (county subdivision:71136, in state:17 county:117).

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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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