How long is the commute from Fairmount, IN?
Workers who live in Fairmount, IN take an average of 23.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.5% of workers drive alone to work.
1.8% take public transportation.
6.1% of workers walk to work.
2.6% work from home.
3.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.9 minutes (±4.0)
- Public transportation
- 1.8%
- Work from home
- 2.6%
- Households without a car
- 3.5%
How people in Fairmount get to work
| Means of transportation | Fairmount | Grant County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.5% (±7.1 points) | 74.9% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.1% (±4.8 points) | 10.2% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.8% (±2.7 points) | 0.1% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 6.1% (±6.3 points) | 5.5% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±1.7 points) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.6% (±2.5 points) | 7.8% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Fairmount, the average commute is not measurably different from Grant County (22.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fairmount, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Grant County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Grant County, Fairmount ranks 12 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1032 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fairmount
| Vehicles available | Fairmount | Grant County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% (±3.3 points) | 6.4% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.5% (±9.3 points) | 33.3% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.1% (±8.9 points) | 36.5% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 30.9% (±11.3 points) | 23.9% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Fairmount, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Grant County (6.4%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (6.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Fairmount
| Fairmount | Grant County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.6% (±2.5 points) | 7.8% (±1.3 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.5% (±3.7 points) | 92.7% (±1.3 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.5% (±6.4 points) | 88.2% (±1.6 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Fairmount, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Grant County (88.2%).
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 Fairmount
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmount | — | 23.9 minutes (±4.0) | — |
| Fairmount Township | 1.8 mi | 24.7 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Fowlerton | 4.0 mi | 21.6 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Jonesboro | 4.4 mi | 18.9 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Mill Township | 4.8 mi | 28.8 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Grant County) | 5.1 mi | 31.6 minutes (±9.8) | Not measurably different |
| Van Buren Township (Madison County) | 5.3 mi | 24.8 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Summitville | 5.6 mi | 20.4 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Gas City | 5.7 mi | 24.3 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Jonesboro, IN (18.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Grant County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (tie) | Van Buren Township (Grant County) | 25.7 minutes (±3.7) |
| 7 | Fairmount Township | 24.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 8 | Swayzee | 24.6 minutes (±4.0) |
| 9 | Richland Township (Grant County) | 24.4 minutes (±2.7) |
| 10 | Gas City | 24.3 minutes (±5.4) |
| 11 | Pleasant Township (Grant County) | 24.0 minutes (±4.9) |
| 12 | Fairmount | 23.9 minutes (±4.0) |
| 13 | Monroe Township (Grant County) | 23.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 14 | Fowlerton | 21.6 minutes (±5.8) |
| 15 | Sweetser | 21.5 minutes (±5.7) |
| 16 | Jefferson Township (Grant County) | 21.3 minutes (±3.9) |
| 17 | Sims Township | 20.6 minutes (±3.2) |
| 18 | Upland | 20.5 minutes (±5.8) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Grant 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 Fairmount
How long is the average commute in Fairmount?
Workers who live in Fairmount, IN take an average of 23.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fairmount without a car?
3.5% of households in Fairmount have no vehicle, and 1.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fairmount?
2.6% (±2.5 points) of workers who live in Fairmount worked from home, and 89.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairmount town, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairmount town, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairmount 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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