How long is the commute from South Pekin, IL?
Workers who live in South Pekin, IL take an average of 27.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
85.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
5.0% work from home.
4.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.2 minutes (±4.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 5.0%
- Households without a car
- 4.5%
How people in South Pekin get to work
| Means of transportation | South Pekin | Tazewell County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 85.4% (±6.5 points) | 79.6% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.2% (±4.2 points) | 6.6% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±1.3 points) | 0.4% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±1.1 points) | 1.5% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±1.9 points) | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.0% (±3.5 points) | 11.0% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In South Pekin, the average commute is higher than in Tazewell County (20.8 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 Pekin, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Tazewell County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Tazewell County, South Pekin ranks 8 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1100 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in South Pekin
| Vehicles available | South Pekin | Tazewell County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% (±4.0 points) | 5.5% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.9% (±9.4 points) | 32.9% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.2% (±11.1 points) | 39.9% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.3% (±11.0 points) | 21.7% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In South Pekin, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Tazewell County (5.5%).
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 Pekin
| South Pekin | Tazewell County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.0% (±3.5 points) | 11.0% (±1.1 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.0% (±5.4 points) | 95.7% (±0.6 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.4% (±3.9 points) | 90.2% (±0.9 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In South Pekin, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Tazewell County (90.2%).
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 Pekin
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Pekin | — | 27.2 minutes (±4.1) | — |
| Cincinnati Township (Tazewell County) | 1.6 mi | 23.5 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Sand Prairie Township | 4.1 mi | 28.8 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Pekin | 5.3 mi | 21.7 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Elm Grove Township | 5.8 mi | 25.7 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Green Valley | 6.1 mi | 28.4 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Mapleton | 6.6 mi | 20.0 minutes (±8.3) | Not measurably different |
| Dillon Township | 6.8 mi | 22.6 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Pekin Township | 6.9 mi | 21.2 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pekin, IL (21.7 minutes), Pekin Township, IL (21.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Tazewell County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Spring Lake Township | 30.8 minutes (±3.6) |
| 3 | Delavan | 29.8 minutes (±4.0) |
| 4 | Sand Prairie Township | 28.8 minutes (±2.7) |
| 5 | Delavan Township | 28.5 minutes (±3.4) |
| 6 | Green Valley | 28.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 7 | Mackinaw Township | 27.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 8 | South Pekin | 27.2 minutes (±4.1) |
| 9 | Armington | 25.8 minutes (±3.7) |
| 10 | Elm Grove Township | 25.7 minutes (±5.7) |
| 11 | Deer Creek | 24.2 minutes (±4.7) |
| 12 | Hittle Township | 24.1 minutes (±4.2) |
| 13 | Hopedale | 24.0 minutes (±2.7) |
| 14 (tie) | Mackinaw | 23.8 minutes (±2.1) |
Showing 13 of 35 places in Tazewell 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 Pekin
How long is the average commute in South Pekin?
Workers who live in South Pekin, IL take an average of 27.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in South Pekin without a car?
4.5% of households in South Pekin have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in South Pekin?
5.0% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in South Pekin worked from home, and 90.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Pekin village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Pekin village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Pekin 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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