How long is the commute from Watseka, IL?
Workers who live in Watseka, IL take an average of 18.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
1.8% of workers walk to work.
4.9% work from home.
6.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.1 minutes (±3.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Households without a car
- 6.7%
How people in Watseka get to work
| Means of transportation | Watseka | Iroquois County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.5% (±6.5 points) | 81.1% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.2% (±5.2 points) | 7.2% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±1.3 points) | 0.2% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.8% (±1.6 points) | 2.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±1.0 points) | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.9% (±3.6 points) | 7.6% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Watseka, the average commute is lower than in Iroquois County (25.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Watseka, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Iroquois County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Iroquois County, Watseka ranks 42 of 45 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2410 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Watseka
| Vehicles available | Watseka | Iroquois County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.7% (±3.7 points) | 4.5% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 51.9% (±6.5 points) | 32.6% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.2% (±5.7 points) | 37.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.2% (±4.4 points) | 25.6% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Watseka, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Iroquois County (4.5%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (11.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Watseka
| Watseka | Iroquois County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.9% (±3.6 points) | 7.6% (±1.4 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.2% (±3.9 points) | 93.3% (±1.0 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.3% (±5.4 points) | 86.5% (±1.6 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Watseka, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Iroquois County (86.5%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Watseka
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watseka | — | 18.1 minutes (±3.2) | — |
| Middleport Township | 3.0 mi | 16.8 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Belmont Township | 3.3 mi | 21.2 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Woodland | 4.1 mi | 24.5 minutes (±8.3) | Not measurably different |
| Iroquois Township | 5.6 mi | 15.2 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Crescent Township | 5.9 mi | 22.9 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Crescent City | 6.6 mi | 23.2 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Sheldon Township | 8.0 mi | 20.4 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Concord Township (Iroquois County) | 8.1 mi | 26.8 minutes (±6.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Concord Township (Iroquois County), IL (26.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Iroquois County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Papineau Township | 21.4 minutes (±2.9) |
| 37 | Belmont Township | 21.2 minutes (±4.3) |
| 38 | Sheldon | 21.0 minutes (±4.4) |
| 39 | Sheldon Township | 20.4 minutes (±4.2) |
| 40 | Onarga | 18.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 41 | Onarga Township | 18.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 42 | Watseka | 18.1 minutes (±3.2) |
| 43 | Papineau | 17.3 minutes (±2.5) |
| 44 | Middleport Township | 16.8 minutes (±3.4) |
| 45 | Iroquois Township | 15.2 minutes (±3.5) |
Showing 10 of 45 places in Iroquois 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 Watseka
How long is the average commute in Watseka?
Workers who live in Watseka, IL take an average of 18.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Watseka without a car?
6.7% of households in Watseka have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Watseka?
4.9% (±3.6 points) of workers who live in Watseka worked from home, and 85.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watseka city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watseka city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watseka 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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