How long is the commute from Blue Grass, IA?
Workers who live in Blue Grass, IA take an average of 27.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
12.7% work from home.
0.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.0 minutes (±5.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 12.7%
- Households without a car
- 0.9%
How people in Blue Grass get to work
| Means of transportation | Blue Grass | Scott County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.7% (±6.0 points) | 78.5% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.2% (±1.9 points) | 6.9% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.6 points) | 0.5% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±0.9 points) | 2.1% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.7% (±5.4 points) | 10.9% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Blue Grass, the average commute is higher than in Scott County (20.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Blue Grass, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Scott County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Scott County, Blue Grass ranks 6 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 232 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Blue Grass
| Vehicles available | Blue Grass | Scott County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.9% (±0.9 points) | 6.7% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.6% (±7.3 points) | 33.2% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.3% (±8.8 points) | 38.7% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.3% (±6.5 points) | 21.3% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Blue Grass, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Scott County (6.7%).
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 Blue Grass
| Blue Grass | Scott County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.7% (±5.4 points) | 10.9% (±1.0 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.7% (±4.2 points) | 94.9% (±0.6 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.7% (±3.9 points) | 90.5% (±0.8 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Blue Grass, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Scott County (90.5%).
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 Blue Grass
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Grass | — | 27.0 minutes (±5.1) | — |
| Buffalo | 3.4 mi | 29.1 minutes (±9.1) | Not measurably different |
| Walcott | 5.4 mi | 19.7 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Andalusia Township | 5.6 mi | 21.4 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Andalusia | 5.8 mi | 22.7 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Stockton | 7.2 mi | 24.6 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Buffalo Prairie Township | 8.5 mi | 27.2 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Davenport | 9.0 mi | 19.4 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Edgington Township | 9.8 mi | 21.5 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Walcott, IA (19.7 minutes), Davenport, IA (19.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Scott County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dixon | 38.4 minutes (±8.5) |
| 2 | Park View | 37.0 minutes (±20.8) |
| 3 | New Liberty | 35.7 minutes (±10.8) |
| 4 | Buffalo | 29.1 minutes (±9.1) |
| 5 | Donahue | 28.3 minutes (±6.7) |
| 6 | Blue Grass | 27.0 minutes (±5.1) |
| 7 | Princeton | 26.5 minutes (±4.5) |
| 8 (tie) | Long Grove | 25.1 minutes (±5.2) |
| 8 (tie) | McCausland | 25.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 10 | Le Claire | 21.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 11 | Riverdale | 21.4 minutes (±6.3) |
| 12 | Maysville | 20.7 minutes (±5.1) |
Showing 12 of 17 places in Scott 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 Blue Grass
How long is the average commute in Blue Grass?
Workers who live in Blue Grass, IA take an average of 27.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Blue Grass without a car?
0.9% of households in Blue Grass have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Blue Grass?
12.7% (±5.4 points) of workers who live in Blue Grass worked from home, and 90.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blue Grass city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blue Grass city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blue Grass 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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