How long is the commute from Wills Township, IN?
Workers who live in Wills Township, IN take an average of 37.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.0% of workers drive alone to work.
1.8% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
5.0% work from home.
3.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 37.9 minutes (±9.9)
- Public transportation
- 1.8%
- Work from home
- 5.0%
- Households without a car
- 3.2%
How people in Wills Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Wills Township | LaPorte County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.0% (±13.9 points) | 83.4% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.5% (±9.7 points) | 7.0% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.8% (±3.1 points) | 0.5% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±3.1 points) | 1.1% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±3.1 points) | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.0% (±4.2 points) | 7.2% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Wills Township, the average commute is higher than in LaPorte County (25.0 minutes).
It is also higher than in Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Wills Township, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In LaPorte County, Wills Township ranks 5 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 90 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wills Township
| Vehicles available | Wills Township | LaPorte County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% (±4.9 points) | 4.8% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 10.3% (±8.7 points) | 33.8% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.7% (±12.2 points) | 35.5% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 60.8% (±13.6 points) | 25.9% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Wills Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from LaPorte County (4.8%).
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 Wills Township
| Wills Township | LaPorte County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.0% (±4.2 points) | 7.2% (±0.9 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.7% (±5.2 points) | 94.5% (±0.8 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.6% (±8.9 points) | 90.2% (±1.2 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Wills Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from LaPorte County (90.2%).
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 Wills Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wills Township | — | 37.9 minutes (±9.9) | — |
| Hudson Lake | 4.3 mi | 49.1 minutes (±22.1) | Not measurably different |
| New Carlisle | 4.6 mi | 25.2 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Kankakee Township (LaPorte County) | 4.9 mi | 27.8 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Olive Township (St. Joseph County) | 5.3 mi | 27.2 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Hudson Township | 5.6 mi | 42.0 minutes (±14.8) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Township (LaPorte County) | 5.7 mi | 30.1 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Galena Township | 7.1 mi | 25.5 minutes (±3.6) | Lower |
| Pleasant Township (LaPorte County) | 7.3 mi | 26.0 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: New Carlisle, IN (25.2 minutes), Galena Township, IN (25.5 minutes), Pleasant Township (LaPorte County), IN (26.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hudson Lake | 49.1 minutes (±22.1) |
| 2 | Prairie Township (LaPorte County) | 42.1 minutes (±6.3) |
| 3 | Hudson Township | 42.0 minutes (±14.8) |
| 4 | Noble Township (LaPorte County) | 39.1 minutes (±8.3) |
| 5 | Wills Township | 37.9 minutes (±9.9) |
| 6 | Michiana Shores | 34.7 minutes (±5.8) |
| 7 | Hanna Township | 34.2 minutes (±5.5) |
| 8 | Clinton Township (LaPorte County) | 31.8 minutes (±8.4) |
| 9 | La Crosse | 31.5 minutes (±3.9) |
| 10 | Dewey Township | 30.6 minutes (±3.5) |
| 11 | Lincoln Township (LaPorte County) | 30.1 minutes (±5.8) |
Showing 11 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 Wills Township
How long is the average commute in Wills Township?
Workers who live in Wills Township, IN take an average of 37.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wills Township without a car?
3.2% of households in Wills Township have no vehicle, and 1.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wills Township?
5.0% (±4.2 points) of workers who live in Wills Township worked from home, and 87.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wills township, LaPorte County, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wills township, LaPorte County, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wills township, LaPorte County, 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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