How long is the commute from Akron, IA?

Name: Commute and cars in Akron, IA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/data/developers/about/terms-of-service.html

Workers who live in Akron, IA take an average of 24.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

83.6% of workers drive alone to work.

0.0% take public transportation.

3.3% of workers walk to work.

7.6% work from home.

4.2% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 24.2 minutes (±3.3)
Public transportation: 0.0%
Work from home: 7.6%
Households without a car: 4.2%

How people in Akron get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Akron	Plymouth County	Iowa	United States
Drove alone	83.6% (±5.1 points)	79.1%	76.0%	68.8%
Carpooled	5.6% (±2.6 points)	9.2%	7.8%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.0% (±3.0 points)	0.6%	0.7%	3.2%
Walked	3.3% (±2.2 points)	1.1%	2.9%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	0.0% (±3.0 points)	0.9%	1.4%	2.0%
Worked from home	7.6% (±4.7 points)	9.2%	11.3%	15.1%

In Akron, the average commute is higher than in Plymouth County (19.2 minutes).

It is also higher than in Iowa (19.8 minutes).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Akron, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Plymouth County (0.6%).

It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).

It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).

In Plymouth County, Akron ranks 3 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 369 of 918.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Akron

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Akron	Plymouth County	Iowa	United States
No vehicle	4.2% (±2.7 points)	3.8%	5.4%	8.4%
1 vehicle	33.2% (±8.6 points)	25.9%	30.5%	33.1%
2 vehicles	37.4% (±7.9 points)	39.3%	37.8%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	25.2% (±5.9 points)	31.0%	26.3%	21.9%

In Akron, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Plymouth County (3.8%).

It is not measurably different from Iowa (5.4%).

It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).

Working from home and internet access in Akron

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Akron	Plymouth County	Iowa	United States
Workers working from home	7.6% (±4.7 points)	9.2% (±1.9 points)	11.3% (±0.2 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	85.1% (±6.9 points)	94.4% (±1.6 points)	94.7% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	79.5% (±6.9 points)	89.8% (±2.2 points)	88.9% (±0.2 points)	91.0%

In Akron, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Plymouth County (89.8%).

It is also lower than in Iowa (88.9%).

It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near Akron

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Akron
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Akron	—	24.2 minutes (±3.3)	—
Westfield	5.5 mi	26.5 minutes (±4.6)	Not measurably different
Chatsworth	6.6 mi	25.8 minutes (±7.7)	Not measurably different
Big Springs Township	9.8 mi	30.4 minutes (±13.6)	Not measurably different
Spink Township	9.8 mi	26.2 minutes (±7.8)	Not measurably different
Brule Township (Union County)	10 mi	17.0 minutes (±3.2)	Lower
Elk Point	12 mi	20.9 minutes (±2.0)	Not measurably different
Hawarden	13 mi	15.4 minutes (±2.2)	Lower
Virginia Township	13 mi	29.2 minutes (±8.0)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Brule Township (Union County), SD (17.0 minutes), Hawarden, IA (15.4 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Plymouth County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
1	Brunsville	29.7 minutes (±13.3)
2	Westfield	26.5 minutes (±4.6)
3	Akron	24.2 minutes (±3.3)
4	Hinton	22.3 minutes (±2.2)
5	Remsen	22.2 minutes (±3.1)
6	Kingsley	22.1 minutes (±3.1)
7	Struble	20.0 minutes (±6.8)
8	Craig	18.9 minutes (±5.1)
9	Merrill	17.8 minutes (±2.0)

Showing 9 of 11 places in Plymouth 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 Akron

How long is the average commute in Akron?

Workers who live in Akron, IA take an average of 24.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Akron without a car?

4.2% of households in Akron have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Akron?

7.6% (±4.7 points) of workers who live in Akron worked from home, and 79.5% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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