How long is the commute from Santa Claus, IN?
Workers who live in Santa Claus, IN take an average of 29.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
85.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
9.1% work from home.
2.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.6 minutes (±3.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Households without a car
- 2.2%
How people in Santa Claus get to work
| Means of transportation | Santa Claus | Spencer County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 85.7% (±5.0 points) | 87.5% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.3% (±2.1 points) | 5.4% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.0 points) | 0.1% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±1.1 points) | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±1.3 points) | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.1% (±4.2 points) | 4.5% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Santa Claus, the average commute is not measurably different from Spencer County (26.0 minutes).
It is also higher than in Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Santa Claus, 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 lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Spencer County, Santa Claus ranks 4 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 421 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Santa Claus
| Vehicles available | Santa Claus | Spencer County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.2% (±2.3 points) | 2.7% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.9% (±6.0 points) | 22.5% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.2% (±8.0 points) | 34.5% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 30.6% (±6.8 points) | 40.3% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Santa Claus, 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 Santa Claus
| Santa Claus | Spencer County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.1% (±4.2 points) | 4.5% (±1.1 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±3.5 points) | 93.3% (±1.9 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.9% (±2.4 points) | 84.1% (±2.7 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Santa Claus, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Spencer County (84.1%).
It is also higher than in Indiana (89.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Santa Claus
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Claus | — | 29.6 minutes (±3.4) | — |
| Clay Township (Spencer County) | 3.5 mi | 30.4 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Carter Township | 3.8 mi | 26.3 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Harrison Township (Spencer County) | 4.8 mi | 25.7 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Dale | 5.3 mi | 26.8 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Gentryville | 5.8 mi | 26.6 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Spencer County) | 7.2 mi | 26.4 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Huff Township | 7.7 mi | 24.9 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Ferdinand | 8.5 mi | 17.8 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ferdinand, IN (17.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richland | 33.8 minutes (±5.1) |
| 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) |
Showing 10 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 Santa Claus
How long is the average commute in Santa Claus?
Workers who live in Santa Claus, IN take an average of 29.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Santa Claus without a car?
2.2% of households in Santa Claus have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Santa Claus?
9.1% (±4.2 points) of workers who live in Santa Claus worked from home, and 96.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Santa Claus town, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Santa Claus town, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Santa Claus 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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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