How long is the commute from Brook, IN?
Workers who live in Brook, IN take an average of 28.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
4.7% work from home.
3.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.4 minutes (±3.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.7%
- Households without a car
- 3.0%
How people in Brook get to work
| Means of transportation | Brook | Newton County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.5% (±13.5 points) | 78.1% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 24.0% (±13.7 points) | 10.0% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±9.2 points) | 1.4% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±1.4 points) | 1.1% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±9.2 points) | 0.8% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.7% (±3.5 points) | 8.6% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Brook, the average commute is not measurably different from Newton County (33.0 minutes).
It is also higher than in Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Brook, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Newton County (1.4%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Newton County, Brook ranks 7 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 538 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Brook
| Vehicles available | Brook | Newton County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.0% (±2.5 points) | 3.0% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.9% (±9.0 points) | 24.3% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.1% (±9.3 points) | 40.8% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.0% (±8.6 points) | 31.9% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Brook, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Newton County (3.0%).
It is also lower than in Indiana (6.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Brook
| Brook | Newton County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.7% (±3.5 points) | 8.6% (±2.4 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 87.0% (±7.1 points) | 91.0% (±2.6 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.1% (±6.2 points) | 87.3% (±3.4 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Brook, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Newton County (87.3%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (89.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Brook
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brook | — | 28.4 minutes (±3.9) | — |
| Iroquois Township | 1.8 mi | 27.9 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Grant Township (Newton County) | 6.4 mi | 21.6 minutes (±4.9) | Lower |
| Mount Ayr | 6.9 mi | 18.1 minutes (±8.2) | Lower |
| Jackson Township (Newton County) | 6.9 mi | 29.3 minutes (±9.1) | Not measurably different |
| Morocco | 7.0 mi | 32.6 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (Newton County) | 7.4 mi | 23.7 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Kentland | 7.6 mi | 23.9 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Goodland | 8.0 mi | 19.1 minutes (±3.4) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Grant Township (Newton County), IN (21.6 minutes), Mount Ayr, IN (18.1 minutes), Goodland, IN (19.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Newton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Township (Newton County) | 45.8 minutes (±17.8) |
| 2 | Lincoln Township (Newton County) | 40.4 minutes (±7.3) |
| 3 | Roselawn | 39.6 minutes (±4.9) |
| 4 | Morocco | 32.6 minutes (±4.8) |
| 5 | Jackson Township (Newton County) | 29.3 minutes (±9.1) |
| 6 | Beaver Township (Newton County) | 29.2 minutes (±3.9) |
| 7 | Brook | 28.4 minutes (±3.9) |
| 8 | Iroquois Township | 27.9 minutes (±3.6) |
| 9 | McClellan Township | 25.3 minutes (±12.6) |
| 10 | Kentland | 23.9 minutes (±3.2) |
| 11 | Jefferson Township (Newton County) | 23.7 minutes (±2.9) |
| 12 | Grant Township (Newton County) | 21.6 minutes (±4.9) |
| 13 | Goodland | 19.1 minutes (±3.4) |
Showing 13 of 14 places in Newton 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 Brook
How long is the average commute in Brook?
Workers who live in Brook, IN take an average of 28.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Brook without a car?
3.0% of households in Brook have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Brook?
4.7% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in Brook worked from home, and 86.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brook town, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brook town, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brook town, Indiana
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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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