How long is the commute from Chester Township (Wells County), IN?
Workers who live in Chester Township (Wells County), IN take an average of 25.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
92.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
6.8% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.8 minutes (±3.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Chester Township (Wells County) get to work
| Means of transportation | Chester Township (Wells County) | Wells County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 92.9% (±6.5 points) | 84.7% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.4% (±0.9 points) | 6.2% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.5 points) | 0.2% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±6.5 points) | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±6.5 points) | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.8% (±6.4 points) | 5.9% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Chester Township (Wells County), the average commute is not measurably different from Wells County (24.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Chester Township (Wells County), the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Wells County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Wells County, Chester Township (Wells County) ranks 7 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 813 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Chester Township (Wells County)
| Vehicles available | Chester Township (Wells County) | Wells County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±9.3 points) | 4.1% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.4% (±11.5 points) | 29.1% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.1% (±13.8 points) | 37.6% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 49.5% (±13.3 points) | 29.2% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Chester Township (Wells County), the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Wells County (4.1%).
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 Chester Township (Wells County)
| Chester Township (Wells County) | Wells County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.8% (±6.4 points) | 5.9% (±1.4 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.2% (±7.4 points) | 93.2% (±1.8 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.9% (±7.0 points) | 85.2% (±2.6 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Chester Township (Wells County), the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Wells County (85.2%).
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 Chester Township (Wells County)
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Township (Wells County) | — | 25.8 minutes (±3.6) | — |
| Poneto | 3.7 mi | 24.6 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Montpelier | 4.8 mi | 33.9 minutes (±5.3) | Higher |
| Liberty Township (Wells County) | 5.6 mi | 26.7 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Wells County) | 5.9 mi | 27.7 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Harrison Township (Blackford County) | 6.0 mi | 30.4 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Nottingham Township | 6.9 mi | 22.6 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
| Harrison Township (Wells County) | 8.3 mi | 19.8 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Penn Township (Jay County) | 8.7 mi | 25.4 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Harrison Township (Wells County), IN (19.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Montpelier, IN (33.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Wells County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Union Township (Wells County) | 39.7 minutes (±20.0) |
| 2 | Ossian | 31.0 minutes (±7.7) |
| 3 | Jefferson Township (Wells County) | 28.5 minutes (±4.0) |
| 4 | Jackson Township (Wells County) | 27.7 minutes (±4.6) |
| 5 | Liberty Township (Wells County) | 26.7 minutes (±4.1) |
| 6 | Uniondale | 26.3 minutes (±5.4) |
| 7 | Chester Township (Wells County) | 25.8 minutes (±3.6) |
| 8 | Rockcreek Township | 25.3 minutes (±4.3) |
| 9 | Poneto | 24.6 minutes (±4.2) |
| 10 | Zanesville | 22.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 11 | Nottingham Township | 22.6 minutes (±7.0) |
| 12 (tie) | Vera Cruz | 20.2 minutes (±12.9) |
| 12 (tie) | Lancaster Township (Wells County) | 20.2 minutes (±3.4) |
Showing 13 of 15 places in Wells 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 Chester Township (Wells County)
How long is the average commute in Chester Township (Wells County)?
Workers who live in Chester Township (Wells County), IN take an average of 25.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Chester Township (Wells County) without a car?
0.0% of households in Chester Township (Wells County) have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Chester Township (Wells County)?
6.8% (±6.4 points) of workers who live in Chester Township (Wells County) worked from home, and 89.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chester township, Wells County, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chester township, Wells County, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chester township, Wells County, Indiana
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Chester township, Wells County, Indiana (county subdivision:12358, in state:18 county:179).
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 last updated on .
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