How long is the commute from Atlantic, IA?
Workers who live in Atlantic, IA take an average of 10.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
3.1% of workers walk to work.
10.2% work from home.
7.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 10.8 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Households without a car
- 7.3%
How people in Atlantic get to work
| Means of transportation | Atlantic | Cass County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.5% (±4.8 points) | 79.7% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.4% (±2.8 points) | 4.9% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.3 points) | 0.1% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.1% (±2.3 points) | 3.8% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.7% (±1.9 points) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.2% (±4.0 points) | 10.0% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Atlantic, the average commute is lower than in Cass County (15.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Atlantic, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cass County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Cass County, Atlantic ranks 8 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 915 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Atlantic
| Vehicles available | Atlantic | Cass County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.3% (±2.7 points) | 5.7% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.5% (±5.2 points) | 31.6% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.4% (±5.8 points) | 36.1% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.7% (±4.5 points) | 26.6% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Atlantic, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Cass County (5.7%).
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 Atlantic
| Atlantic | Cass County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.2% (±4.0 points) | 10.0% (±2.8 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.8% (±2.5 points) | 92.0% (±1.6 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.2% (±4.2 points) | 83.9% (±2.5 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Atlantic, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Cass County (83.9%).
It is also lower than in Iowa (88.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Atlantic
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | — | 10.8 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| Marne | 6.0 mi | 27.4 minutes (±10.0) | Higher |
| Lewis | 6.8 mi | 18.2 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Wiota | 7.0 mi | 16.2 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Cumberland | 11 mi | 17.5 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Brayton | 12 mi | 23.2 minutes (±6.6) | Higher |
| Walnut | 12 mi | 27.4 minutes (±5.3) | Higher |
| Griswold | 13 mi | 20.8 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Anita | 14 mi | 24.9 minutes (±6.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Marne, IA (27.4 minutes), Lewis, IA (18.2 minutes), Cumberland, IA (17.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Cass County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Massena | 26.2 minutes (±10.1) |
| 3 | Anita | 24.9 minutes (±6.2) |
| 4 | Griswold | 20.8 minutes (±3.9) |
| 5 | Lewis | 18.2 minutes (±3.6) |
| 6 | Cumberland | 17.5 minutes (±3.7) |
| 7 | Wiota | 16.2 minutes (±5.7) |
| 8 | Atlantic | 10.8 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 7 of 8 places in Cass 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 Atlantic
How long is the average commute in Atlantic?
Workers who live in Atlantic, IA take an average of 10.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Atlantic without a car?
7.3% of households in Atlantic have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Atlantic?
10.2% (±4.0 points) of workers who live in Atlantic worked from home, and 84.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Atlantic city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Atlantic city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Atlantic 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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