How long is the commute from Silver Lake, IN?
Workers who live in Silver Lake, IN take an average of 26.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
1.4% work from home.
2.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.6 minutes (±4.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 1.4%
- Households without a car
- 2.4%
How people in Silver Lake get to work
| Means of transportation | Silver Lake | Kosciusko County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.0% (±9.1 points) | 75.8% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.8% (±8.3 points) | 10.6% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±10.3 points) | 0.1% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±2.4 points) | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.8 points) | 2.5% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 1.4% (±2.0 points) | 8.6% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Silver Lake, the average commute is higher than in Kosciusko County (20.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Silver Lake, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kosciusko County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Kosciusko County, Silver Lake ranks 8 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 727 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Silver Lake
| Vehicles available | Silver Lake | Kosciusko County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.4% (±3.1 points) | 5.5% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.9% (±9.0 points) | 30.1% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.7% (±9.1 points) | 39.6% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.9% (±7.8 points) | 24.8% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Silver Lake, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Kosciusko County (5.5%).
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 Silver Lake
| Silver Lake | Kosciusko County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 1.4% (±2.0 points) | 8.6% (±1.2 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.3% (±5.5 points) | 93.1% (±1.1 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.5% (±8.2 points) | 87.1% (±1.6 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Silver Lake, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Kosciusko County (87.1%).
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 Silver Lake
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Lake | — | 26.6 minutes (±4.4) | — |
| Lake Township (Kosciusko County) | 2.6 mi | 23.0 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Claypool | 3.9 mi | 28.6 minutes (±8.0) | Not measurably different |
| Seward Township | 4.0 mi | 24.0 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Clay Township (Kosciusko County) | 5.0 mi | 32.4 minutes (±13.4) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Township (Wabash County) | 5.7 mi | 25.2 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Burket | 6.8 mi | 30.8 minutes (±9.0) | Not measurably different |
| Akron | 7.3 mi | 25.8 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Palestine | 7.5 mi | 25.3 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kosciusko County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Burket | 30.8 minutes (±9.0) |
| 3 | Van Buren Township (Kosciusko County) | 29.4 minutes (±5.7) |
| 4 | Claypool | 28.6 minutes (±8.0) |
| 5 | Monroe Township (Kosciusko County) | 27.6 minutes (±5.8) |
| 6 | Prairie Township (Kosciusko County) | 26.9 minutes (±13.2) |
| 7 | Sidney | 26.8 minutes (±8.2) |
| 8 | Silver Lake | 26.6 minutes (±4.4) |
| 9 | Jackson Township (Kosciusko County) | 26.0 minutes (±3.8) |
| 10 | Mentone | 25.9 minutes (±3.0) |
| 11 | Harrison Township (Kosciusko County) | 25.3 minutes (±2.9) |
| 12 | Seward Township | 24.0 minutes (±3.4) |
| 13 | Milford | 23.9 minutes (±5.1) |
| 14 | Franklin Township (Kosciusko County) | 23.8 minutes (±4.3) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Kosciusko 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 Silver Lake
How long is the average commute in Silver Lake?
Workers who live in Silver Lake, IN take an average of 26.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Silver Lake without a car?
2.4% of households in Silver Lake have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Silver Lake?
1.4% (±2.0 points) of workers who live in Silver Lake worked from home, and 83.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Silver Lake town, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Silver Lake town, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Silver Lake 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 last updated on .
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