How long is the commute from Topeka, IN?
Workers who live in Topeka, IN take an average of 17.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
49.4% of workers drive alone to work.
3.1% take public transportation.
8.3% of workers walk to work.
1.2% work from home.
14.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.3 minutes (±4.1)
- Public transportation
- 3.1%
- Work from home
- 1.2%
- Households without a car
- 14.9%
How people in Topeka get to work
| Means of transportation | Topeka | LaGrange County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 49.4% (±9.9 points) | 47.7% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 34.3% (±11.8 points) | 29.2% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.1% (±4.7 points) | 0.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 8.3% (±6.3 points) | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.7% (±3.0 points) | 10.9% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 1.2% (±1.5 points) | 8.8% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Topeka, the average commute is lower than in LaGrange County (21.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Topeka, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from LaGrange County (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In LaGrange County, Topeka ranks 14 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1527 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Topeka
| Vehicles available | Topeka | LaGrange County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.9% (±7.9 points) | 29.2% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.4% (±14.2 points) | 19.1% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.8% (±10.4 points) | 28.9% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.9% (±8.6 points) | 22.8% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Topeka, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in LaGrange County (29.2%).
It is also higher than in Indiana (6.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Topeka
| Topeka | LaGrange County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 1.2% (±1.5 points) | 8.8% (±1.6 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.8% (±3.8 points) | 72.5% (±2.2 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.9% (±5.7 points) | 66.9% (±2.6 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Topeka, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in LaGrange County (66.9%).
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 Topeka
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka | — | 17.3 minutes (±4.1) | — |
| Eden Township | 2.5 mi | 17.0 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Clearspring Township | 3.4 mi | 19.2 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Perry Township (Noble County) | 4.9 mi | 23.7 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Elkhart Township (Noble County) | 5.0 mi | 24.3 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Ligonier | 5.9 mi | 25.1 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Millersburg | 7.7 mi | 18.4 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Newbury Township | 8.1 mi | 19.6 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Clay Township (LaGrange County) | 9.1 mi | 15.9 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Perry Township (Noble County), IN (23.7 minutes), Elkhart Township (Noble County), IN (24.3 minutes), Ligonier, IN (25.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across LaGrange County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Lima Township | 19.9 minutes (±2.8) |
| 9 | Newbury Township | 19.6 minutes (±1.7) |
| 10 | Clearspring Township | 19.2 minutes (±3.0) |
| 11 (tie) | Shipshewana | 17.8 minutes (±3.5) |
| 11 (tie) | Van Buren Township (LaGrange County) | 17.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 13 | Lagrange | 17.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 14 | Topeka | 17.3 minutes (±4.1) |
| 15 | Eden Township | 17.0 minutes (±1.9) |
| 16 | Clay Township (LaGrange County) | 15.9 minutes (±2.0) |
Showing 9 of 16 places in LaGrange 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 Topeka
How long is the average commute in Topeka?
Workers who live in Topeka, IN take an average of 17.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Topeka without a car?
14.9% of households in Topeka have no vehicle, and 3.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Topeka?
1.2% (±1.5 points) of workers who live in Topeka worked from home, and 86.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Topeka town, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Topeka town, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Topeka 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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