How long is the commute from South Rock Island Township, IL?

Name: Commute and cars in South Rock Island Township, IL, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in South Rock Island Township, IL take an average of 20.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

79.0% of workers drive alone to work.

1.6% take public transportation.

1.5% of workers walk to work.

10.8% work from home.

9.2% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 20.1 minutes (±1.7)
Public transportation: 1.6%
Work from home: 10.8%
Households without a car: 9.2%

How people in South Rock Island Township get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	South Rock Island Township	Rock Island County	Illinois	United States
Drove alone	79.0% (±3.5 points)	77.0%	65.9%	68.8%
Carpooled	5.9% (±2.4 points)	9.0%	7.8%	8.5%
Public transportation	1.6% (±0.8 points)	1.3%	5.8%	3.2%
Walked	1.5% (±1.1 points)	2.9%	2.8%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	1.2% (±1.1 points)	1.3%	1.9%	2.0%
Worked from home	10.8% (±2.8 points)	8.6%	15.9%	15.1%

In South Rock Island Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Rock Island County (19.7 minutes).

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

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

In South Rock Island Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Rock Island County (1.3%).

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

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

In Rock Island County, South Rock Island Township ranks 24 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 2240 of 2,646.

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

Cars per household in South Rock Island Township

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	South Rock Island Township	Rock Island County	Illinois	United States
No vehicle	9.2% (±1.8 points)	8.6%	11.0%	8.4%
1 vehicle	39.4% (±3.7 points)	36.2%	35.7%	33.1%
2 vehicles	38.9% (±3.8 points)	38.1%	35.1%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	12.5% (±2.3 points)	17.2%	18.3%	21.9%

In South Rock Island Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Rock Island County (8.6%).

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 South Rock Island Township

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	South Rock Island Township	Rock Island County	Illinois	United States
Workers working from home	10.8% (±2.8 points)	8.6% (±0.7 points)	15.9% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	95.9% (±1.3 points)	94.9% (±0.6 points)	95.2% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	90.0% (±2.3 points)	90.5% (±0.9 points)	90.8% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In South Rock Island Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Rock Island 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 South Rock Island Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with South Rock Island Township
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
South Rock Island Township	—	20.1 minutes (±1.7)	—
Rock Island	1.2 mi	19.3 minutes (±1.2)	Not measurably different
Rock Island Township	1.7 mi	17.6 minutes (±1.7)	Lower
Milan	3.3 mi	21.6 minutes (±4.0)	Not measurably different
Blackhawk Township	3.4 mi	22.6 minutes (±2.9)	Not measurably different
Moline Township	3.6 mi	17.9 minutes (±1.3)	Lower
Moline	4.0 mi	18.0 minutes (±1.0)	Lower
Oak Grove	4.9 mi	22.1 minutes (±6.7)	Not measurably different
South Moline Township	4.9 mi	18.4 minutes (±1.1)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Rock Island Township, IL (17.6 minutes), Moline Township, IL (17.9 minutes), Moline, IL (18.0 minutes).

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

Average commute across Rock Island County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
18	Edgington Township	21.5 minutes (±2.6)
19 (tie)	Andalusia Township	21.4 minutes (±2.8)
19 (tie)	Port Byron Township	21.4 minutes (±2.6)
21	Rapids City	21.1 minutes (±3.6)
22	Coal Valley	20.4 minutes (±2.0)
23 (tie)	Hampton Township	20.1 minutes (±1.3)
23 (tie)	South Rock Island Township	20.1 minutes (±1.7)
25	Silvis	19.8 minutes (±2.0)
26	Rock Island	19.3 minutes (±1.2)
27	East Moline	19.0 minutes (±1.6)
28	Carbon Cliff	18.9 minutes (±3.0)
29	South Moline Township	18.4 minutes (±1.1)
30	Moline	18.0 minutes (±1.0)

Showing 13 of 33 places in Rock Island 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 Rock Island Township

How long is the average commute in South Rock Island Township?

Workers who live in South Rock Island Township, IL take an average of 20.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in South Rock Island Township without a car?

9.2% of households in South Rock Island Township have no vehicle, and 1.6% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in South Rock Island Township?

10.8% (±2.8 points) of workers who live in South Rock Island Township worked from home, and 90.0% 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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