How long is the commute from St. Elmo, IL?
Workers who live in St. Elmo, IL take an average of 22.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.8% of workers walk to work.
9.0% work from home.
2.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.8 minutes (±5.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.0%
- Households without a car
- 2.6%
How people in St. Elmo get to work
| Means of transportation | St. Elmo | Fayette County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.6% (±7.5 points) | 79.3% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.2% (±4.6 points) | 10.4% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±7.7 points) | 0.3% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.8% (±4.0 points) | 1.6% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.0% (±5.8 points) | 7.1% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In St. Elmo, the average commute is not measurably different from Fayette County (25.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In St. Elmo, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Fayette County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Fayette County, St. Elmo ranks 18 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1867 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in St. Elmo
| Vehicles available | St. Elmo | Fayette County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% (±2.0 points) | 5.5% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.7% (±10.1 points) | 29.3% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.3% (±9.9 points) | 37.5% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.4% (±8.0 points) | 27.6% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In St. Elmo, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Fayette County (5.5%).
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 St. Elmo
| St. Elmo | Fayette County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.0% (±5.8 points) | 7.1% (±1.9 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 87.3% (±5.9 points) | 90.1% (±1.8 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.6% (±6.4 points) | 83.9% (±2.5 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In St. Elmo, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Fayette County (83.9%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near St. Elmo
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Elmo | — | 22.8 minutes (±5.7) | — |
| Avena Township | 1.5 mi | 21.3 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Wheatland Township (Fayette County) | 4.1 mi | 36.3 minutes (±9.2) | Higher |
| Mound Township (Effingham County) | 5.7 mi | 20.9 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Brownstown | 5.9 mi | 24.3 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
| Altamont | 6.1 mi | 22.5 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| West Township (Effingham County) | 7.1 mi | 25.0 minutes (±11.0) | Not measurably different |
| Sefton Township | 7.7 mi | 29.8 minutes (±9.5) | Not measurably different |
| Loudon Township | 8.5 mi | 27.6 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Wheatland Township (Fayette County), IL (36.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Fayette County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Sharon Township | 27.2 minutes (±6.3) |
| 13 | Hurricane Township | 24.8 minutes (±4.7) |
| 14 | Brownstown | 24.3 minutes (±7.0) |
| 15 | Otego Township | 24.2 minutes (±4.5) |
| 16 | Shafter Township | 23.8 minutes (±5.5) |
| 17 | Lone Grove Township | 23.5 minutes (±4.2) |
| 18 | St. Elmo | 22.8 minutes (±5.7) |
| 19 | Seminary Township | 22.2 minutes (±5.5) |
| 20 | St. Peter | 22.1 minutes (±3.8) |
| 21 | Avena Township | 21.3 minutes (±3.8) |
| 22 | Vandalia Township | 20.8 minutes (±2.2) |
| 23 | Vandalia | 19.1 minutes (±2.1) |
| 24 | South Hurricane Township | 17.8 minutes (±10.9) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Fayette 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 St. Elmo
How long is the average commute in St. Elmo?
Workers who live in St. Elmo, IL take an average of 22.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in St. Elmo without a car?
2.6% of households in St. Elmo have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in St. Elmo?
9.0% (±5.8 points) of workers who live in St. Elmo worked from home, and 83.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — St. Elmo city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — St. Elmo city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — St. Elmo city, 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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