How long is the commute from Tri-Lakes, IN?
Workers who live in Tri-Lakes, IN take an average of 28.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
16.5% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.5 minutes (±7.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 16.5%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Tri-Lakes get to work
| Means of transportation | Tri-Lakes | Whitley County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.5% (±13.3 points) | 82.0% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.0% (±6.1 points) | 7.3% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.1 points) | 0.2% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±6.1 points) | 1.4% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±6.1 points) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.5% (±13.3 points) | 8.1% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Tri-Lakes, the average commute is not measurably different from Whitley County (22.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Tri-Lakes, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Whitley County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Whitley County, Tri-Lakes ranks 2 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 529 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Tri-Lakes
| Vehicles available | Tri-Lakes | Whitley County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±7.7 points) | 3.9% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 7.7% (±6.9 points) | 25.0% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 61.1% (±16.1 points) | 40.9% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.2% (±17.1 points) | 30.1% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Tri-Lakes, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Whitley County (3.9%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (6.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Tri-Lakes
| Tri-Lakes | Whitley County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.5% (±13.3 points) | 8.1% (±1.7 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% (±3.6 points) | 94.7% (±1.3 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.1% (±6.2 points) | 89.5% (±1.7 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Tri-Lakes, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Whitley County (89.5%).
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 Tri-Lakes
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-Lakes | — | 28.5 minutes (±7.7) | — |
| Thorncreek Township | 2.6 mi | 23.6 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Noble Township (Noble County) | 3.8 mi | 34.8 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Green Township (Noble County) | 5.3 mi | 27.7 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Smith Township (Whitley County) | 5.4 mi | 25.8 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Columbia City | 6.2 mi | 18.1 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Etna-Troy Township | 6.6 mi | 24.9 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Churubusco | 7.1 mi | 19.6 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Columbia Township (Whitley County) | 8.3 mi | 19.4 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Columbia City, IN (18.1 minutes), Churubusco, IN (19.6 minutes), Columbia Township (Whitley County), IN (19.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Whitley County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington Township (Whitley County) | 31.6 minutes (±5.2) |
| 2 | Tri-Lakes | 28.5 minutes (±7.7) |
| 3 | Larwill | 26.4 minutes (±8.1) |
| 4 | Smith Township (Whitley County) | 25.8 minutes (±3.8) |
| 5 | Cleveland Township (Whitley County) | 25.3 minutes (±2.4) |
| 6 | Etna-Troy Township | 24.9 minutes (±4.1) |
| 7 | Thorncreek Township | 23.6 minutes (±2.9) |
| 8 | Richland Township (Whitley County) | 22.9 minutes (±4.0) |
Showing 8 of 14 places in Whitley County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Tri-Lakes is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Tri-Lakes
How long is the average commute in Tri-Lakes?
Workers who live in Tri-Lakes, IN take an average of 28.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Tri-Lakes without a car?
0.0% of households in Tri-Lakes have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Tri-Lakes?
16.5% (±13.3 points) of workers who live in Tri-Lakes worked from home, and 95.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tri-Lakes CDP, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tri-Lakes CDP, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tri-Lakes CDP, Indiana
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Tri-Lakes CDP, Indiana (place:76526, in state:18).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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