How long is the commute from Wamac, IL?
Workers who live in Wamac, IL take an average of 21.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
61.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
1.8% work from home.
10.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.8 minutes (±5.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 1.8%
- Households without a car
- 10.2%
How people in Wamac get to work
| Means of transportation | Wamac | Marion County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 61.0% (±12.9 points) | 82.9% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 31.7% (±13.5 points) | 9.8% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±10.7 points) | 0.2% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±10.7 points) | 1.2% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.4% (±6.7 points) | 1.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 1.8% (±2.0 points) | 4.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Wamac, the average commute is not measurably different from Marion County (21.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Wamac, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Marion County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Marion County, Wamac ranks 21 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2013 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wamac
| Vehicles available | Wamac | Marion County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.2% (±7.1 points) | 7.0% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 58.3% (±10.2 points) | 33.4% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.9% (±8.4 points) | 38.1% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 4.6% (±3.1 points) | 21.5% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Wamac, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Marion County (7.0%).
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 Wamac
| Wamac | Marion County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 1.8% (±2.0 points) | 4.8% (±1.0 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.7% (±4.6 points) | 90.8% (±1.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.0% (±7.3 points) | 86.0% (±1.7 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Wamac, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Marion County (86.0%).
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 Wamac
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wamac | — | 21.8 minutes (±5.4) | — |
| Centralia | 2.5 mi | 19.0 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Irvington | 3.7 mi | 26.1 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Irvington Township | 3.9 mi | 26.5 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Centralia Township | 3.9 mi | 20.6 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Central City | 4.1 mi | 16.4 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Brookside Township | 4.9 mi | 16.9 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Grand Prairie Township | 5.2 mi | 28.9 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Walnut Hill | 5.7 mi | 35.3 minutes (±15.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Grand Prairie Township, IL (28.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Marion County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Kinmundy | 25.6 minutes (±4.2) |
| 16 (tie) | Kell | 23.9 minutes (±6.0) |
| 16 (tie) | Stevenson Township | 23.9 minutes (±3.8) |
| 18 | Sandoval | 23.8 minutes (±5.4) |
| 19 | Junction City | 23.0 minutes (±4.4) |
| 20 | Sandoval Township | 22.2 minutes (±3.5) |
| 21 | Wamac | 21.8 minutes (±5.4) |
| 22 | Alma Township | 21.1 minutes (±6.0) |
| 23 | Centralia Township | 20.6 minutes (±2.5) |
| 24 | Odin | 19.8 minutes (±5.1) |
| 25 | Raccoon Township | 19.7 minutes (±2.1) |
| 26 | Centralia | 19.0 minutes (±3.1) |
| 27 | Tonti Township | 18.4 minutes (±3.0) |
Showing 13 of 31 places in Marion 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 Wamac
How long is the average commute in Wamac?
Workers who live in Wamac, IL take an average of 21.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wamac without a car?
10.2% of households in Wamac have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wamac?
1.8% (±2.0 points) of workers who live in Wamac worked from home, and 89.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wamac city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wamac city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wamac city, Illinois
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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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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