How long is the commute from Dale, IN?
Workers who live in Dale, IN take an average of 26.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
92.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
2.7% work from home.
2.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.8 minutes (±4.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.7%
- Households without a car
- 2.9%
How people in Dale get to work
| Means of transportation | Dale | Spencer County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 92.5% (±4.6 points) | 87.5% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.9% (±3.5 points) | 5.4% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.7 points) | 0.1% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±5.7 points) | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±5.7 points) | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.7% (±3.8 points) | 4.5% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Dale, the average commute is not measurably different from Spencer County (26.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Dale, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Spencer County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Spencer County, Dale ranks 8 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 707 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Dale
| Vehicles available | Dale | Spencer County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% (±2.3 points) | 2.7% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.6% (±8.2 points) | 22.5% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.6% (±10.6 points) | 34.5% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.9% (±7.3 points) | 40.3% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Dale, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Spencer County (2.7%).
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 Dale
| Dale | Spencer County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.7% (±3.8 points) | 4.5% (±1.1 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.1% (±2.3 points) | 93.3% (±1.9 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.2% (±4.6 points) | 84.1% (±2.7 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Dale, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Spencer County (84.1%).
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 Dale
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dale | — | 26.8 minutes (±4.7) | — |
| Carter Township | 1.5 mi | 26.3 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Cass Township (Dubois County) | 4.8 mi | 28.9 minutes (±9.2) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Claus | 5.3 mi | 29.6 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Holland | 5.6 mi | 21.2 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Pigeon Township (Warrick County) | 5.8 mi | 31.2 minutes (±8.1) | Not measurably different |
| Gentryville | 6.2 mi | 26.6 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Ferdinand | 6.6 mi | 17.8 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Ferdinand Township | 7.5 mi | 19.8 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ferdinand, IN (17.8 minutes), Ferdinand Township, IN (19.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Spencer County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Chrisney | 30.6 minutes (±8.2) |
| 3 | Clay Township (Spencer County) | 30.4 minutes (±3.6) |
| 4 | Santa Claus | 29.6 minutes (±3.4) |
| 5 | Hammond Township | 29.1 minutes (±3.9) |
| 6 | Grandview | 28.2 minutes (±4.7) |
| 7 | Grass Township | 27.6 minutes (±4.7) |
| 8 | Dale | 26.8 minutes (±4.7) |
| 9 | Gentryville | 26.6 minutes (±4.7) |
| 10 | Jackson Township (Spencer County) | 26.4 minutes (±3.9) |
| 11 | Carter Township | 26.3 minutes (±5.2) |
| 12 | Harrison Township (Spencer County) | 25.7 minutes (±3.6) |
| 13 | Huff Township | 24.9 minutes (±4.9) |
| 14 | Rockport | 24.4 minutes (±4.1) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in Spencer 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 Dale
How long is the average commute in Dale?
Workers who live in Dale, IN take an average of 26.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Dale without a car?
2.9% of households in Dale have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Dale?
2.7% (±3.8 points) of workers who live in Dale worked from home, and 92.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dale town, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dale town, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dale 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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