How long is the commute from Sterling, IL?
Workers who live in Sterling, IL take an average of 18.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
4.6% of workers walk to work.
5.8% work from home.
9.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.1 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 5.8%
- Households without a car
- 9.2%
How people in Sterling get to work
| Means of transportation | Sterling | Whiteside County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.6% (±3.4 points) | 80.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.1% (±2.3 points) | 8.6% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 0.3% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.6% (±2.3 points) | 2.7% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.6% (±1.6 points) | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.8% (±1.8 points) | 6.1% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Sterling, the average commute is not measurably different from Whiteside County (20.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sterling, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Whiteside County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Whiteside County, Sterling ranks 26 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2408 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sterling
| Vehicles available | Sterling | Whiteside County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.2% (±3.0 points) | 5.8% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.9% (±4.4 points) | 33.4% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.6% (±5.2 points) | 37.5% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.3% (±3.8 points) | 23.2% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Sterling, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Whiteside County (5.8%).
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 Sterling
| Sterling | Whiteside County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.8% (±1.8 points) | 6.1% (±1.1 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.0% (±2.2 points) | 93.3% (±1.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.7% (±3.1 points) | 86.7% (±1.5 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Sterling, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Whiteside County (86.7%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Sterling
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling | — | 18.1 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Sterling Township | 1.1 mi | 18.1 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Rock Falls | 1.9 mi | 15.7 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Coloma Township | 2.0 mi | 16.8 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Nelson | 4.6 mi | 22.6 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
| Jordan Township | 5.5 mi | 20.6 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Hopkins Township | 5.8 mi | 36.1 minutes (±13.4) | Higher |
| Montmorency Township | 6.4 mi | 20.3 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Nelson Township | 6.4 mi | 22.0 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hopkins Township, IL (36.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Whiteside County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Jordan Township | 20.6 minutes (±4.4) |
| 21 (tie) | Montmorency Township | 20.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 21 (tie) | Union Grove Township | 20.3 minutes (±3.8) |
| 23 | Erie Township | 19.9 minutes (±2.5) |
| 24 | Mount Pleasant Township | 19.5 minutes (±2.6) |
| 25 | Erie | 19.1 minutes (±2.7) |
| 26 (tie) | Sterling | 18.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 26 (tie) | Sterling Township | 18.1 minutes (±2.0) |
| 28 | Morrison | 18.0 minutes (±3.1) |
| 29 | Coloma Township | 16.8 minutes (±1.3) |
| 30 | Fulton Township | 16.5 minutes (±1.5) |
| 31 | Fulton | 16.4 minutes (±1.8) |
| 32 | Garden Plain Township | 16.1 minutes (±3.1) |
Showing 13 of 33 places in Whiteside 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 Sterling
How long is the average commute in Sterling?
Workers who live in Sterling, IL take an average of 18.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sterling without a car?
9.2% of households in Sterling have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sterling?
5.8% (±1.8 points) of workers who live in Sterling worked from home, and 86.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sterling city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sterling city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sterling 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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Figures last updated on .
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