How long is the commute from Trail Creek, IN?
Workers who live in Trail Creek, IN take an average of 22.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
0.2% of workers walk to work.
11.2% work from home.
1.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.1 minutes (±3.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 11.2%
- Households without a car
- 1.1%
How people in Trail Creek get to work
| Means of transportation | Trail Creek | LaPorte County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.5% (±6.1 points) | 83.4% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.3% (±3.6 points) | 7.0% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±1.2 points) | 0.5% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.2% (±0.5 points) | 1.1% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±1.8 points) | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.2% (±5.7 points) | 7.2% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Trail Creek, the average commute is not measurably different from LaPorte County (25.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Trail Creek, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from LaPorte County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In LaPorte County, Trail Creek ranks 29 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1184 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Trail Creek
| Vehicles available | Trail Creek | LaPorte County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.1% (±1.9 points) | 4.8% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.9% (±9.8 points) | 33.8% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.9% (±8.6 points) | 35.5% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.1% (±10.1 points) | 25.9% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Trail Creek, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in LaPorte County (4.8%).
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 Trail Creek
| Trail Creek | LaPorte County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.2% (±5.7 points) | 7.2% (±0.9 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% (±2.2 points) | 94.5% (±0.8 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.8% (±2.6 points) | 90.2% (±1.2 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Trail Creek, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in LaPorte County (90.2%).
It is also higher than in Indiana (89.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Trail Creek
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trail Creek | — | 22.1 minutes (±3.5) | — |
| Michigan City | 1.0 mi | 21.3 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Pottawattamie Park | 2.0 mi | 25.7 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Michigan Township (LaPorte County) | 2.6 mi | 22.6 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Long Beach | 3.3 mi | 27.5 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Coolspring Township | 3.7 mi | 22.2 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Michiana Shores | 4.6 mi | 34.7 minutes (±5.8) | Higher |
| Town of Pines | 5.0 mi | 28.1 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Springfield Township (LaPorte County) | 5.2 mi | 28.0 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Michiana Shores, IN (34.7 minutes), Springfield Township (LaPorte County), IN (28.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across LaPorte County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Washington Township (LaPorte County) | 24.9 minutes (±4.7) |
| 24 | Kingsford Heights | 24.6 minutes (±2.9) |
| 25 | La Porte | 23.9 minutes (±2.3) |
| 26 | Michigan Township (LaPorte County) | 22.6 minutes (±1.7) |
| 27 (tie) | Coolspring Township | 22.2 minutes (±2.3) |
| 27 (tie) | New Durham Township | 22.2 minutes (±1.8) |
| 29 | Trail Creek | 22.1 minutes (±3.5) |
| 30 | Center Township (LaPorte County) | 21.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 31 | Michigan City | 21.3 minutes (±1.6) |
| 32 | Westville | 21.0 minutes (±2.0) |
Showing 10 of 32 places in LaPorte 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 Trail Creek
How long is the average commute in Trail Creek?
Workers who live in Trail Creek, IN take an average of 22.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Trail Creek without a car?
1.1% of households in Trail Creek have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Trail Creek?
11.2% (±5.7 points) of workers who live in Trail Creek worked from home, and 95.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Trail Creek town, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Trail Creek town, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Trail Creek 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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