How long is the commute from Carroll, IA?
Workers who live in Carroll, IA take an average of 11.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.8% of workers drive alone to work.
1.3% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
6.4% work from home.
5.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 11.8 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 1.3%
- Work from home
- 6.4%
- Households without a car
- 5.6%
How people in Carroll get to work
| Means of transportation | Carroll | Carroll County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.8% (±5.0 points) | 81.6% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.8% (±3.6 points) | 8.0% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.3% (±1.3 points) | 0.6% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±1.2 points) | 1.9% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.4% (±2.3 points) | 7.3% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Carroll, the average commute is lower than in Carroll County (15.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Carroll, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Carroll County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Carroll County, Carroll ranks 13 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 909 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Carroll
| Vehicles available | Carroll | Carroll County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.6% (±2.2 points) | 4.9% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.7% (±5.0 points) | 33.2% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.8% (±5.1 points) | 40.0% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 7.9% (±2.7 points) | 22.0% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Carroll, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Carroll County (4.9%).
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 Carroll
| Carroll | Carroll County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.4% (±2.3 points) | 7.3% (±1.3 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.9% (±2.2 points) | 93.3% (±1.3 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.0% (±3.6 points) | 87.3% (±2.1 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Carroll, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Carroll County (87.3%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (88.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Carroll
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll | — | 11.8 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Lidderdale | 5.5 mi | 15.6 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Willey | 6.7 mi | 17.3 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Halbur | 7.1 mi | 16.5 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Glidden | 7.1 mi | 19.0 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Arcadia | 9.2 mi | 20.8 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
| Breda | 9.7 mi | 17.4 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Templeton | 11 mi | 15.7 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Dedham | 11 mi | 24.1 minutes (±8.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Halbur, IA (16.5 minutes), Glidden, IA (19.0 minutes), Arcadia, IA (20.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Carroll County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Glidden | 19.0 minutes (±4.3) |
| 8 | Breda | 17.4 minutes (±3.7) |
| 9 | Willey | 17.3 minutes (±7.2) |
| 10 | Halbur | 16.5 minutes (±3.1) |
| 11 | Templeton | 15.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 12 | Lidderdale | 15.6 minutes (±3.8) |
| 13 | Carroll | 11.8 minutes (±2.2) |
Showing 7 of 13 places in Carroll 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 Carroll
How long is the average commute in Carroll?
Workers who live in Carroll, IA take an average of 11.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Carroll without a car?
5.6% of households in Carroll have no vehicle, and 1.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Carroll?
6.4% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in Carroll worked from home, and 87.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carroll city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carroll city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carroll 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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