How long is the commute from Calmar, IA?
Workers who live in Calmar, IA take an average of 21.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
90.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.9% of workers walk to work.
3.7% work from home.
3.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.2 minutes (±4.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Households without a car
- 3.0%
How people in Calmar get to work
| Means of transportation | Calmar | Winneshiek County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 90.5% (±4.6 points) | 70.3% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.9% (±3.2 points) | 6.5% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 0.1% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.9% (±1.6 points) | 9.6% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.7% (±2.7 points) | 12.1% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Calmar, the average commute is not measurably different from Winneshiek County (18.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Calmar, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Winneshiek County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Winneshiek County, Calmar ranks 3 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 554 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Calmar
| Vehicles available | Calmar | Winneshiek County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.0% (±3.2 points) | 4.5% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.6% (±8.8 points) | 26.4% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.2% (±10.3 points) | 37.5% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 38.1% (±10.9 points) | 31.5% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Calmar, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Winneshiek County (4.5%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Calmar
| Calmar | Winneshiek County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.7% (±2.7 points) | 12.1% (±1.9 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% (±1.8 points) | 92.6% (±2.0 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.6% (±5.0 points) | 88.0% (±2.2 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Calmar, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Winneshiek County (88.0%).
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 Calmar
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calmar | — | 21.2 minutes (±4.9) | — |
| Fort Atkinson | 4.2 mi | 22.9 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Spillville | 4.5 mi | 19.0 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Ossian | 5.7 mi | 20.6 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| St. Lucas | 8.6 mi | 25.5 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Decorah | 9.3 mi | 12.8 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Ridgeway | 10 mi | 20.3 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Castalia | 11 mi | 22.2 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Protivin | 11 mi | 19.9 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Decorah, IA (12.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Winneshiek County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Atkinson | 22.9 minutes (±5.7) |
| 2 | Castalia | 22.2 minutes (±5.8) |
| 3 | Calmar | 21.2 minutes (±4.9) |
| 4 | Ossian | 20.6 minutes (±6.2) |
| 5 | Ridgeway | 20.3 minutes (±3.9) |
| 6 | Spillville | 19.0 minutes (±1.8) |
| 7 | Decorah | 12.8 minutes (±1.9) |
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 Calmar
How long is the average commute in Calmar?
Workers who live in Calmar, IA take an average of 21.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Calmar without a car?
3.0% of households in Calmar have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Calmar?
3.7% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Calmar worked from home, and 92.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Calmar city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Calmar city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Calmar 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 Calmar city, Iowa (place:10045, 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
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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 .
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