How long is the commute from Algona, IA?
Workers who live in Algona, IA take an average of 11.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
5.1% of workers walk to work.
3.9% work from home.
10.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 11.2 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.9%
- Households without a car
- 10.7%
How people in Algona get to work
| Means of transportation | Algona | Kossuth County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.8% (±6.1 points) | 79.7% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.8% (±5.0 points) | 7.9% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.0 points) | 0.1% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.1% (±3.8 points) | 3.8% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.5 points) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.9% (±1.8 points) | 7.2% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Algona, the average commute is lower than in Kossuth County (16.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Algona, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kossuth County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Kossuth County, Algona ranks 12 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 913 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Algona
| Vehicles available | Algona | Kossuth County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.7% (±4.9 points) | 6.1% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.6% (±5.7 points) | 25.1% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.2% (±6.1 points) | 34.9% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.4% (±5.0 points) | 33.9% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Algona, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Kossuth County (6.1%).
It is also higher than in Iowa (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Algona
| Algona | Kossuth County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.9% (±1.8 points) | 7.2% (±1.5 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.2% (±4.0 points) | 92.5% (±2.0 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.8% (±4.4 points) | 87.6% (±2.2 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Algona, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Kossuth County (87.6%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (88.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Algona
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algona | — | 11.2 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Burt | 8.5 mi | 18.6 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Whittemore | 9.8 mi | 14.7 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
| Lone Rock | 11 mi | 21.3 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
| Wesley | 12 mi | 19.9 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
| West Bend | 13 mi | 12.3 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Lu Verne | 14 mi | 20.1 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Fenton | 14 mi | 27.6 minutes (±7.1) | Higher |
| Livermore | 15 mi | 23.3 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Burt, IA (18.6 minutes), Whittemore, IA (14.7 minutes), Lone Rock, IA (21.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kossuth County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Lu Verne | 20.1 minutes (±2.9) |
| 7 | Wesley | 19.9 minutes (±5.0) |
| 8 | Burt | 18.6 minutes (±3.8) |
| 9 | Ledyard | 17.3 minutes (±5.1) |
| 10 | Bancroft | 16.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 11 | Whittemore | 14.7 minutes (±1.7) |
| 12 | Algona | 11.2 minutes (±1.8) |
Showing 7 of 12 places in Kossuth 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 Algona
How long is the average commute in Algona?
Workers who live in Algona, IA take an average of 11.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Algona without a car?
10.7% of households in Algona have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Algona?
3.9% (±1.8 points) of workers who live in Algona worked from home, and 85.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Algona city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Algona city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Algona city, Iowa
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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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