How long is the commute from Ackley, IA?
Workers who live in Ackley, IA take an average of 24.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
85.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.8% of workers walk to work.
5.6% work from home.
5.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.4 minutes (±3.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Households without a car
- 5.7%
How people in Ackley get to work
| Means of transportation | Ackley | Hardin County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 85.5% (±5.5 points) | 79.4% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.0% (±2.5 points) | 5.0% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.3 points) | 0.6% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.8% (±2.4 points) | 4.9% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.3 points) | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.6% (±3.5 points) | 8.2% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Ackley, the average commute is not measurably different from Hardin County (21.6 minutes).
It is also higher than in Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ackley, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Hardin County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Hardin County, Ackley ranks 5 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 356 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ackley
| Vehicles available | Ackley | Hardin County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.7% (±3.3 points) | 5.3% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.8% (±7.3 points) | 29.2% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.1% (±7.5 points) | 38.8% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.4% (±6.4 points) | 26.7% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Ackley, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Hardin County (5.3%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Ackley
| Ackley | Hardin County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.6% (±3.5 points) | 8.2% (±1.7 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.9% (±4.7 points) | 89.6% (±2.3 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.0% (±5.4 points) | 85.4% (±2.5 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Ackley, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Hardin County (85.4%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (88.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Ackley
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ackley | — | 24.4 minutes (±3.7) | — |
| Aplington | 8.8 mi | 22.8 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Geneva | 9.4 mi | 40.9 minutes (±13.5) | Higher |
| Steamboat Rock | 9.9 mi | 23.2 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Wellsburg | 10 mi | 29.0 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| Iowa Falls | 11 mi | 15.0 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Owasa | 11 mi | 15.9 minutes (±10.5) | Not measurably different |
| Eldora | 13 mi | 19.5 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Parkersburg | 14 mi | 25.5 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Iowa Falls, IA (15.0 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Geneva, IA (40.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hardin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Radcliffe | 38.6 minutes (±9.2) |
| 2 | New Providence | 34.4 minutes (±9.6) |
| 3 | Whitten | 32.4 minutes (±10.1) |
| 4 | Hubbard | 25.9 minutes (±3.2) |
| 5 | Ackley | 24.4 minutes (±3.7) |
| 6 | Steamboat Rock | 23.2 minutes (±6.1) |
| 7 | Union | 22.2 minutes (±5.0) |
| 8 | Eldora | 19.5 minutes (±4.1) |
| 9 | Buckeye | 19.3 minutes (±5.8) |
| 10 | Alden | 16.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 11 | Owasa | 15.9 minutes (±10.5) |
Showing 11 of 12 places in Hardin 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 Ackley
How long is the average commute in Ackley?
Workers who live in Ackley, IA take an average of 24.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ackley without a car?
5.7% of households in Ackley have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ackley?
5.6% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in Ackley worked from home, and 84.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ackley city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ackley city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ackley city, Iowa
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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 last updated on .
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