How long is the commute from Watson, IL?
Workers who live in Watson, IL take an average of 18.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
9.1% work from home.
3.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.9 minutes (±3.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Households without a car
- 3.8%
How people in Watson get to work
| Means of transportation | Watson | Effingham County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.0% (±11.2 points) | 79.5% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 16.9% (±9.7 points) | 5.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±10.2 points) | 0.2% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±10.2 points) | 1.8% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±10.2 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.1% (±6.4 points) | 11.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Watson, the average commute is not measurably different from Effingham County (18.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Watson, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Effingham County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Effingham County, Watson ranks 16 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2353 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Watson
| Vehicles available | Watson | Effingham County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.8% (±4.1 points) | 5.7% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.8% (±7.4 points) | 24.2% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.3% (±10.5 points) | 39.6% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.0% (±10.8 points) | 30.5% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Watson, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Effingham County (5.7%).
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 Watson
| Watson | Effingham County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.1% (±6.4 points) | 11.8% (±2.1 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% (±2.6 points) | 95.6% (±0.8 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.8% (±5.0 points) | 90.6% (±1.5 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Watson, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Effingham County (90.6%).
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 Watson
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watson | — | 18.9 minutes (±3.2) | — |
| Watson Township | 2.8 mi | 18.0 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Effingham County) | 3.7 mi | 20.6 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Effingham County) | 5.3 mi | 17.3 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Mason | 5.9 mi | 23.4 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Effingham | 6.6 mi | 13.3 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Mason Township | 6.8 mi | 25.0 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Summit Township | 8.1 mi | 22.0 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Teutopolis Township | 8.2 mi | 15.5 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Effingham, IL (13.3 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Mason, IL (23.4 minutes), Mason Township, IL (25.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Effingham County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Lucas Township | 22.8 minutes (±4.3) |
| 11 | Altamont | 22.5 minutes (±4.7) |
| 12 | Summit Township | 22.0 minutes (±4.6) |
| 13 | Moccasin Township | 21.2 minutes (±8.5) |
| 14 | Mound Township (Effingham County) | 20.9 minutes (±3.6) |
| 15 | Jackson Township (Effingham County) | 20.6 minutes (±4.1) |
| 16 | Watson | 18.9 minutes (±3.2) |
| 17 | Watson Township | 18.0 minutes (±5.6) |
| 18 | St. Francis Township | 17.7 minutes (±2.8) |
| 19 | Union Township (Effingham County) | 17.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 20 | Shumway | 16.6 minutes (±3.4) |
| 21 | Teutopolis | 15.9 minutes (±2.2) |
| 22 (tie) | Banner Township (Effingham County) | 15.5 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Effingham 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 Watson
How long is the average commute in Watson?
Workers who live in Watson, IL take an average of 18.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Watson without a car?
3.8% of households in Watson have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Watson?
9.1% (±6.4 points) of workers who live in Watson worked from home, and 90.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watson village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watson village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watson village, 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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