How long is the commute from Thorntown, IN?
Workers who live in Thorntown, IN take an average of 27.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
3.4% of workers walk to work.
8.9% work from home.
4.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.3 minutes (±4.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Households without a car
- 4.9%
How people in Thorntown get to work
| Means of transportation | Thorntown | Boone County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.5% (±8.8 points) | 72.2% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.9% (±7.4 points) | 5.9% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.4% (±3.0 points) | 0.6% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±1.1 points) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.9% (±3.7 points) | 20.2% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Thorntown, the average commute is not measurably different from Boone County (23.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Thorntown, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Boone County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Boone County, Thorntown ranks 6 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 658 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Thorntown
| Vehicles available | Thorntown | Boone County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.9% (±3.8 points) | 2.4% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.6% (±7.9 points) | 28.2% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.9% (±7.8 points) | 41.8% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.5% (±7.8 points) | 27.6% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Thorntown, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Boone County (2.4%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (6.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Thorntown
| Thorntown | Boone County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.9% (±3.7 points) | 20.2% (±1.9 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.7% (±5.6 points) | 97.2% (±0.9 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.7% (±7.0 points) | 93.5% (±1.2 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Thorntown, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Boone County (93.5%).
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 Thorntown
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorntown | — | 27.3 minutes (±4.0) | — |
| Sugar Creek Township (Boone County) | 1.6 mi | 26.5 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Boone County) | 4.4 mi | 29.5 minutes (±9.8) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (Boone County) | 5.3 mi | 22.4 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Colfax | 5.4 mi | 29.2 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Perry Township (Clinton County) | 6.5 mi | 25.9 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Montgomery County) | 8.0 mi | 22.4 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Clinton County) | 8.2 mi | 15.6 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Sugar Creek Township (Montgomery County) | 8.3 mi | 27.2 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Jefferson Township (Boone County), IN (22.4 minutes), Jackson Township (Clinton County), IN (15.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Boone County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Advance | 31.9 minutes (±5.6) |
| 2 | Washington Township (Boone County) | 29.5 minutes (±9.8) |
| 3 (tie) | Clinton Township (Boone County) | 28.3 minutes (±6.1) |
| 3 (tie) | Worth Township | 28.3 minutes (±3.4) |
| 5 | Jackson Township (Boone County) | 27.7 minutes (±3.6) |
| 6 | Thorntown | 27.3 minutes (±4.0) |
| 7 | Harrison Township (Boone County) | 27.2 minutes (±8.9) |
| 8 | Sugar Creek Township (Boone County) | 26.5 minutes (±3.5) |
| 9 | Jamestown | 26.4 minutes (±2.7) |
| 10 (tie) | Whitestown | 24.9 minutes (±2.0) |
| 10 (tie) | Perry Township (Boone County) | 24.9 minutes (±4.2) |
| 12 | Ulen | 23.4 minutes (±5.8) |
Showing 12 of 17 places in Boone 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 Thorntown
How long is the average commute in Thorntown?
Workers who live in Thorntown, IN take an average of 27.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Thorntown without a car?
4.9% of households in Thorntown have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Thorntown?
8.9% (±3.7 points) of workers who live in Thorntown worked from home, and 85.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thorntown town, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thorntown town, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thorntown 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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