How long is the commute from Battle Creek, IA?

Name: Commute and cars in Battle Creek, IA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Battle Creek, IA take an average of 16.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

75.7% of workers drive alone to work.

0.0% take public transportation.

1.2% of workers walk to work.

17.4% work from home.

12.6% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 16.8 minutes (±3.1)
Public transportation: 0.0%
Work from home: 17.4%
Households without a car: 12.6%

How people in Battle Creek get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Battle Creek	Ida County	Iowa	United States
Drove alone	75.7% (±8.9 points)	81.2%	76.0%	68.8%
Carpooled	5.2% (±4.5 points)	6.5%	7.8%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.0% (±6.0 points)	0.0%	0.7%	3.2%
Walked	1.2% (±1.3 points)	2.2%	2.9%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	0.5% (±1.5 points)	0.4%	1.4%	2.0%
Worked from home	17.4% (±11.0 points)	9.7%	11.3%	15.1%

In Battle Creek, the average commute is not measurably different from Ida County (16.1 minutes).

It is not measurably different from Iowa (19.8 minutes).

It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Battle Creek, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Ida County (0.0%).

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

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).

In Ida County, Battle Creek ranks 3 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 791 of 918.

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

Cars per household in Battle Creek

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Battle Creek	Ida County	Iowa	United States
No vehicle	12.6% (±9.5 points)	4.6%	5.4%	8.4%
1 vehicle	21.1% (±8.0 points)	25.5%	30.5%	33.1%
2 vehicles	36.6% (±13.1 points)	42.3%	37.8%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	29.7% (±11.3 points)	27.5%	26.3%	21.9%

In Battle Creek, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Ida County (4.6%).

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 Battle Creek

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Battle Creek	Ida County	Iowa	United States
Workers working from home	17.4% (±11.0 points)	9.7% (±3.5 points)	11.3% (±0.2 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	83.3% (±9.4 points)	92.6% (±1.9 points)	94.7% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	77.3% (±9.8 points)	86.4% (±2.3 points)	88.9% (±0.2 points)	91.0%

In Battle Creek, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Ida County (86.4%).

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

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

Average commute in places near Battle Creek

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Battle Creek
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Battle Creek	—	16.8 minutes (±3.1)	—
Ida Grove	6.7 mi	13.1 minutes (±2.8)	Not measurably different
Danbury	8.3 mi	15.2 minutes (±3.1)	Not measurably different
Cushing	11 mi	28.0 minutes (±10.5)	Higher
Holstein	12 mi	13.4 minutes (±2.4)	Not measurably different
Arthur	13 mi	23.0 minutes (±5.4)	Not measurably different
Ricketts	13 mi	20.1 minutes (±2.5)	Not measurably different
Schleswig	14 mi	27.5 minutes (±11.8)	Not measurably different
Mapleton	14 mi	23.4 minutes (±4.4)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cushing, IA (28.0 minutes), Mapleton, IA (23.4 minutes).

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

Average commute across Ida County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
1	Arthur	23.0 minutes (±5.4)
2	Galva	18.6 minutes (±3.5)
3	Battle Creek	16.8 minutes (±3.1)
4	Holstein	13.4 minutes (±2.4)
5	Ida Grove	13.1 minutes (±2.8)

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 Battle Creek

How long is the average commute in Battle Creek?

Workers who live in Battle Creek, IA take an average of 16.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Battle Creek without a car?

12.6% of households in Battle Creek have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Battle Creek?

17.4% (±11.0 points) of workers who live in Battle Creek worked from home, and 77.3% 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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