How long is the commute from Galena, IN?
Workers who live in Galena, IN take an average of 27.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
18.6% work from home.
1.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.7 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 18.6%
- Households without a car
- 1.9%
How people in Galena get to work
| Means of transportation | Galena | Floyd County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.3% (±11.6 points) | 77.1% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.1% (±5.3 points) | 7.4% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±5.2 points) | 0.6% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±1.6 points) | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.6% (±10.7 points) | 14.1% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Galena, the average commute is higher than in Floyd County (23.1 minutes).
It is also higher than in Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Galena, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Floyd County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Floyd County, Galena ranks 4 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 605 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Galena
| Vehicles available | Galena | Floyd County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.9% (±3.0 points) | 5.8% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 8.7% (±6.1 points) | 29.9% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.5% (±11.7 points) | 38.6% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 53.0% (±12.3 points) | 25.8% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Galena, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Floyd County (5.8%).
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 Galena
| Galena | Floyd County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.6% (±10.7 points) | 14.1% (±1.4 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% (±3.5 points) | 94.8% (±1.0 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.2% (±3.5 points) | 89.7% (±1.6 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Galena, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Floyd County (89.7%).
It is also higher than in Indiana (89.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Galena
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galena | — | 27.7 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Greenville Township | 2.4 mi | 31.6 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Greenville | 2.6 mi | 33.8 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
| Lafayette Township (Floyd County) | 3.1 mi | 26.6 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Floyds Knobs | 3.3 mi | 25.1 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Georgetown Township | 4.1 mi | 26.6 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Georgetown | 4.3 mi | 29.6 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Wood Township | 5.9 mi | 35.0 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
| New Albany Township | 6.4 mi | 20.4 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: New Albany Township, IN (20.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Greenville Township, IN (31.6 minutes), Greenville, IN (33.8 minutes), Wood Township, IN (35.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Floyd County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenville | 33.8 minutes (±4.6) |
| 2 | Greenville Township | 31.6 minutes (±2.8) |
| 3 | Georgetown | 29.6 minutes (±3.5) |
| 4 | Galena | 27.7 minutes (±2.2) |
| 5 | Franklin Township (Floyd County) | 27.0 minutes (±1.7) |
| 6 (tie) | Georgetown Township | 26.6 minutes (±1.7) |
| 6 (tie) | Lafayette Township (Floyd County) | 26.6 minutes (±2.0) |
| 8 | New Albany Township | 20.4 minutes (±0.9) |
| 9 | New Albany | 19.6 minutes (±1.0) |
Galena is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Galena
How long is the average commute in Galena?
Workers who live in Galena, IN take an average of 27.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Galena without a car?
1.9% of households in Galena have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Galena?
18.6% (±10.7 points) of workers who live in Galena worked from home, and 97.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Galena CDP, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Galena CDP, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Galena CDP, 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 Galena CDP, Indiana (place:26206, in state:18).
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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