How long is the commute from Beacon, IA?
Workers who live in Beacon, IA take an average of 32.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
3.9% work from home.
14.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.2 minutes (±13.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.9%
- Households without a car
- 14.1%
How people in Beacon get to work
| Means of transportation | Beacon | Mahaska County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.6% (±7.9 points) | 80.3% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 19.5% (±7.6 points) | 8.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±11.5 points) | 0.2% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±11.5 points) | 3.0% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±11.5 points) | 0.4% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.9% (±3.7 points) | 7.5% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Beacon, the average commute is higher than in Mahaska County (18.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Beacon, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Mahaska County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Mahaska County, Beacon ranks 1 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 92 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Beacon
| Vehicles available | Beacon | Mahaska County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.1% (±9.9 points) | 4.0% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.1% (±10.4 points) | 29.1% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.2% (±9.8 points) | 34.0% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.6% (±8.7 points) | 33.0% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Beacon, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Mahaska County (4.0%).
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 Beacon
| Beacon | Mahaska County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.9% (±3.7 points) | 7.5% (±1.7 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 81.9% (±10.2 points) | 94.5% (±1.3 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 76.9% (±11.5 points) | 89.7% (±1.8 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Beacon, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Mahaska County (89.7%).
It is also lower than in Iowa (88.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Beacon
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon | — | 32.2 minutes (±13.8) | — |
| Oskaloosa | 2.4 mi | 16.0 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| University Park | 3.5 mi | 17.1 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Leighton | 7.0 mi | 21.1 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
| Keomah Village | 7.5 mi | 20.4 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Eddyville | 8.5 mi | 17.6 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Bussey | 12 mi | 29.1 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Rose Hill | 12 mi | 25.9 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Harvey | 13 mi | 20.7 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Oskaloosa, IA (16.0 minutes), University Park, IA (17.1 minutes), Eddyville, IA (17.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Mahaska County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beacon | 32.2 minutes (±13.8) |
| 2 | Fremont | 26.4 minutes (±2.6) |
| 3 | Rose Hill | 25.9 minutes (±5.2) |
| 4 | Barnes City | 21.7 minutes (±7.5) |
| 5 | Leighton | 21.1 minutes (±7.0) |
| 6 | Keomah Village | 20.4 minutes (±3.8) |
| 7 | New Sharon | 18.6 minutes (±2.7) |
Showing 7 of 9 places in Mahaska 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.
What you can do on Seayora in Beacon
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Beacon, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Beacon beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Beacon, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Beacon
How long is the average commute in Beacon?
Workers who live in Beacon, IA take an average of 32.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Beacon without a car?
14.1% of households in Beacon have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Beacon?
3.9% (±3.7 points) of workers who live in Beacon worked from home, and 76.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Beacon city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Beacon city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Beacon city, Iowa
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Beacon city, Iowa (place:05050, in state:19).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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 .