How long is the commute from Arcadia, IA?
Workers who live in Arcadia, IA take an average of 20.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
4.6% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.8 minutes (±4.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.6%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Arcadia get to work
| Means of transportation | Arcadia | Carroll County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.6% (±9.2 points) | 81.6% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 17.8% (±9.4 points) | 8.0% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.9 points) | 0.6% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±1.3 points) | 1.9% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±4.9 points) | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.6% (±3.1 points) | 7.3% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Arcadia, the average commute is higher than in Carroll County (15.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Arcadia, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Carroll County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Carroll County, Arcadia ranks 3 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 573 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Arcadia
| Vehicles available | Arcadia | Carroll County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±8.8 points) | 4.9% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.5% (±11.6 points) | 33.2% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.6% (±10.1 points) | 40.0% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 41.0% (±12.7 points) | 22.0% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Arcadia, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Carroll County (4.9%).
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 Arcadia
| Arcadia | Carroll County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.6% (±3.1 points) | 7.3% (±1.3 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.4% (±3.4 points) | 93.3% (±1.3 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.4% (±5.6 points) | 87.3% (±2.1 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Arcadia, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Carroll County (87.3%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (88.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Arcadia
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia | — | 20.8 minutes (±4.9) | — |
| Westside | 3.1 mi | 19.8 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Halbur | 6.7 mi | 16.5 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Breda | 7.6 mi | 17.4 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Vail | 8.3 mi | 25.4 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Carroll | 9.2 mi | 11.8 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Manning | 12 mi | 19.9 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Templeton | 13 mi | 15.7 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Wall Lake | 13 mi | 20.1 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Carroll, IA (11.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Carroll County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lanesboro | 25.8 minutes (±6.9) |
| 2 | Dedham | 24.1 minutes (±8.7) |
| 3 | Arcadia | 20.8 minutes (±4.9) |
| 4 | Ralston | 20.7 minutes (±12.2) |
| 5 | Coon Rapids | 20.6 minutes (±3.2) |
| 6 | Manning | 19.9 minutes (±4.5) |
| 7 | Glidden | 19.0 minutes (±4.3) |
| 8 | Breda | 17.4 minutes (±3.7) |
| 9 | Willey | 17.3 minutes (±7.2) |
Showing 9 of 13 places in Carroll 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 Arcadia
How long is the average commute in Arcadia?
Workers who live in Arcadia, IA take an average of 20.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Arcadia without a car?
0.0% of households in Arcadia have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Arcadia?
4.6% (±3.1 points) of workers who live in Arcadia worked from home, and 93.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arcadia city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arcadia city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arcadia 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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