How long is the commute from Butler, IN?
Workers who live in Butler, IN take an average of 19.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
85.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.1% of workers walk to work.
3.9% work from home.
7.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.9 minutes (±3.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.9%
- Households without a car
- 7.5%
How people in Butler get to work
| Means of transportation | Butler | DeKalb County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 85.3% (±6.1 points) | 81.4% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.3% (±5.2 points) | 10.9% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.0 points) | 0.2% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.1% (±2.3 points) | 1.1% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.9% (±3.3 points) | 5.0% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Butler, the average commute is not measurably different from DeKalb County (21.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Butler, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from DeKalb County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In DeKalb County, Butler ranks 15 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1372 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Butler
| Vehicles available | Butler | DeKalb County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.5% (±4.1 points) | 5.8% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.5% (±8.0 points) | 27.1% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.5% (±7.9 points) | 34.5% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.5% (±6.9 points) | 32.6% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Butler, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from DeKalb County (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (6.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Butler
| Butler | DeKalb County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.9% (±3.3 points) | 5.0% (±1.1 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.4% (±5.4 points) | 93.3% (±1.4 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 75.7% (±8.3 points) | 88.1% (±1.8 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Butler, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in DeKalb County (88.1%).
It is also lower than in Indiana (89.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Butler
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler | — | 19.9 minutes (±3.2) | — |
| Wilmington Township | 2.7 mi | 19.7 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Stafford Township (DeKalb County) | 2.9 mi | 18.2 minutes (±8.8) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (DeKalb County) | 4.0 mi | 26.4 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Troy Township (DeKalb County) | 4.3 mi | 18.1 minutes (±10.8) | Not measurably different |
| Edgerton | 6.5 mi | 21.4 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Concord Township (DeKalb County) | 6.6 mi | 24.2 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Milford Township (Defiance County) | 7.3 mi | 25.3 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| St. Joseph Township | 7.6 mi | 25.7 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Franklin Township (DeKalb County), IN (26.4 minutes), St. Joseph Township, OH (25.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across DeKalb County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 (tie) | Spencer Township (DeKalb County) | 24.2 minutes (±5.3) |
| 10 | Waterloo | 23.8 minutes (±3.6) |
| 11 | Butler Township (DeKalb County) | 21.8 minutes (±3.0) |
| 12 | Garrett | 20.2 minutes (±3.3) |
| 13 | Keyser Township | 20.1 minutes (±2.9) |
| 14 (tie) | Ashley | 19.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 14 (tie) | Butler | 19.9 minutes (±3.2) |
| 16 | Wilmington Township | 19.7 minutes (±2.6) |
| 17 | Smithfield Township | 19.6 minutes (±2.0) |
| 18 | Union Township (DeKalb County) | 18.4 minutes (±2.0) |
| 19 (tie) | Auburn | 18.2 minutes (±2.0) |
| 19 (tie) | Stafford Township (DeKalb County) | 18.2 minutes (±8.8) |
| 21 | Troy Township (DeKalb County) | 18.1 minutes (±10.8) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in DeKalb 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 Butler
How long is the average commute in Butler?
Workers who live in Butler, IN take an average of 19.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Butler without a car?
7.5% of households in Butler have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Butler?
3.9% (±3.3 points) of workers who live in Butler worked from home, and 75.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Butler city, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Butler city, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Butler city, 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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