How long is the commute from Belle Plaine, IA?
Workers who live in Belle Plaine, IA take an average of 23.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
88.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
6.1% work from home.
2.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.6 minutes (±3.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Households without a car
- 2.8%
How people in Belle Plaine get to work
| Means of transportation | Belle Plaine | Benton County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 88.0% (±3.8 points) | 78.0% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.7% (±2.6 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.0 points) | 0.1% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±1.0 points) | 1.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.8 points) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.1% (±3.2 points) | 11.5% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Belle Plaine, the average commute is not measurably different from Benton County (24.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Belle Plaine, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Benton County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Benton County, Belle Plaine ranks 9 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 408 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Belle Plaine
| Vehicles available | Belle Plaine | Benton County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.8% (±1.8 points) | 3.3% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.3% (±7.1 points) | 20.2% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.7% (±7.2 points) | 36.7% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.3% (±6.7 points) | 39.8% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Belle Plaine, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Benton County (3.3%).
It is also lower than in Iowa (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Belle Plaine
| Belle Plaine | Benton County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.1% (±3.2 points) | 11.5% (±1.5 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.3% (±3.9 points) | 93.1% (±1.5 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.4% (±5.9 points) | 88.5% (±1.6 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Belle Plaine, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Benton County (88.5%).
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 Belle Plaine
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Plaine | — | 23.6 minutes (±3.8) | — |
| Luzerne | 5.0 mi | 21.3 minutes (±8.5) | Not measurably different |
| Chelsea | 6.3 mi | 32.8 minutes (±11.3) | Not measurably different |
| Elberon | 7.9 mi | 32.6 minutes (±10.5) | Not measurably different |
| Keystone | 8.2 mi | 35.7 minutes (±9.2) | Higher |
| Hartwick | 8.4 mi | 22.9 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
| Vining | 8.7 mi | 35.2 minutes (±14.1) | Not measurably different |
| Blairstown | 10.0 mi | 27.0 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Ladora | 11 mi | 34.6 minutes (±12.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Keystone, IA (35.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Benton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Garrison | 29.7 minutes (±7.2) |
| 4 | Urbana | 27.4 minutes (±2.0) |
| 5 | Blairstown | 27.0 minutes (±3.4) |
| 6 | Van Horne | 26.1 minutes (±3.8) |
| 7 | Shellsburg | 25.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 8 | Walford | 24.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 9 | Belle Plaine | 23.6 minutes (±3.8) |
| 10 | Newhall | 22.5 minutes (±3.4) |
| 11 | Luzerne | 21.3 minutes (±8.5) |
| 12 | Vinton | 21.1 minutes (±3.7) |
| 13 | Atkins | 20.6 minutes (±1.5) |
| 14 | Norway | 20.5 minutes (±2.1) |
Showing 12 of 14 places in Benton 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 Belle Plaine
How long is the average commute in Belle Plaine?
Workers who live in Belle Plaine, IA take an average of 23.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Belle Plaine without a car?
2.8% of households in Belle Plaine have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Belle Plaine?
6.1% (±3.2 points) of workers who live in Belle Plaine worked from home, and 85.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Belle Plaine city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Belle Plaine city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Belle Plaine 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 last updated on .
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