How long is the commute from Unity Township, IL?
Workers who live in Unity Township, IL take an average of 32.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.8% of workers walk to work.
12.5% work from home.
3.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.9 minutes (±5.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 12.5%
- Households without a car
- 3.5%
How people in Unity Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Unity Township | Piatt County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.2% (±11.6 points) | 84.6% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.4% (±10.9 points) | 5.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.0 points) | 0.1% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.8% (±1.8 points) | 1.7% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±1.2 points) | 0.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.5% (±6.1 points) | 7.3% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Unity Township, the average commute is higher than in Piatt County (24.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Unity Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Piatt County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Piatt County, Unity Township ranks 1 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 348 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Unity Township
| Vehicles available | Unity Township | Piatt County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% (±2.9 points) | 2.1% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.3% (±6.4 points) | 23.1% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.6% (±7.9 points) | 44.2% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.6% (±8.9 points) | 30.6% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Unity Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Piatt County (2.1%).
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 Unity Township
| Unity Township | Piatt County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.5% (±6.1 points) | 7.3% (±1.9 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.5% (±2.7 points) | 95.3% (±1.4 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.0% (±4.9 points) | 91.3% (±1.9 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Unity Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Piatt County (91.3%).
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 Unity Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Township | — | 32.9 minutes (±5.8) | — |
| Hammond | 3.8 mi | 31.0 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
| Atwood | 4.0 mi | 23.9 minutes (±5.3) | Lower |
| Lowe Township | 5.7 mi | 18.5 minutes (±4.6) | Lower |
| Garrett | 5.9 mi | 19.2 minutes (±6.5) | Lower |
| Garrett Township | 6.2 mi | 20.2 minutes (±4.0) | Lower |
| Bement Township | 7.0 mi | 24.4 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
| Bement | 7.1 mi | 24.4 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
| Cerro Gordo Township | 8.2 mi | 22.9 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Atwood, IL (23.9 minutes), Lowe Township, IL (18.5 minutes), Garrett, IL (19.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Piatt County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unity Township | 32.9 minutes (±5.8) |
| 2 | Hammond | 31.0 minutes (±6.7) |
| 3 | Mansfield | 27.1 minutes (±5.9) |
| 4 | Blue Ridge Township | 24.8 minutes (±4.0) |
| 5 | De Land | 24.6 minutes (±3.8) |
| 6 (tie) | Bement | 24.4 minutes (±3.5) |
| 6 (tie) | Bement Township | 24.4 minutes (±3.5) |
Showing 7 of 16 places in Piatt 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 Unity Township
How long is the average commute in Unity Township?
Workers who live in Unity Township, IL take an average of 32.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Unity Township without a car?
3.5% of households in Unity Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Unity Township?
12.5% (±6.1 points) of workers who live in Unity Township worked from home, and 88.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Unity township, Piatt County, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Unity township, Piatt County, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Unity township, Piatt County, Illinois
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 Unity township, Piatt County, Illinois (county subdivision:76888, in state:17 county:147).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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