How long is the commute from Allison, IA?
Workers who live in Allison, IA take an average of 22.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
7.0% of workers walk to work.
5.7% work from home.
10.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.8 minutes (±4.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.7%
- Households without a car
- 10.9%
How people in Allison get to work
| Means of transportation | Allison | Butler County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.7% (±6.6 points) | 81.7% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.7% (±4.0 points) | 8.9% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 7.0% (±3.9 points) | 2.1% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.0% (±3.0 points) | 0.8% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.7% (±4.7 points) | 6.5% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Allison, the average commute is not measurably different from Butler County (24.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Allison, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Butler County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Butler County, Allison ranks 8 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 448 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Allison
| Vehicles available | Allison | Butler County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.9% (±7.2 points) | 3.6% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.9% (±7.8 points) | 21.4% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.9% (±8.9 points) | 35.1% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.3% (±6.6 points) | 39.9% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Allison, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Butler County (3.6%).
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 Allison
| Allison | Butler County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.7% (±4.7 points) | 6.5% (±1.1 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.1% (±6.8 points) | 91.5% (±1.5 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 80.4% (±8.3 points) | 86.5% (±1.9 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Allison, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Butler County (86.5%).
It is also lower than in Iowa (88.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Allison
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allison | — | 22.8 minutes (±4.8) | — |
| Bristow | 5.9 mi | 20.5 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Clarksville | 6.7 mi | 26.3 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Dumont | 9.0 mi | 24.3 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Greene | 10.0 mi | 28.1 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Shell Rock | 11 mi | 25.5 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Aredale | 12 mi | 25.7 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Parkersburg | 12 mi | 25.5 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Aplington | 13 mi | 22.8 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Butler County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | New Hartford | 26.5 minutes (±4.7) |
| 3 | Clarksville | 26.3 minutes (±5.5) |
| 4 | Aredale | 25.7 minutes (±7.2) |
| 5 (tie) | Parkersburg | 25.5 minutes (±2.4) |
| 5 (tie) | Shell Rock | 25.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 7 | Dumont | 24.3 minutes (±4.7) |
| 8 (tie) | Allison | 22.8 minutes (±4.8) |
| 8 (tie) | Aplington | 22.8 minutes (±3.0) |
| 10 | Bristow | 20.5 minutes (±3.2) |
Showing 9 of 10 places in Butler 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 Allison
How long is the average commute in Allison?
Workers who live in Allison, IA take an average of 22.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Allison without a car?
10.9% of households in Allison have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Allison?
5.7% (±4.7 points) of workers who live in Allison worked from home, and 80.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Allison city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Allison city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Allison 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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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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