How long is the commute from Center Point, IA?
Workers who live in Center Point, IA take an average of 26.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
18.6% work from home.
1.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.8 minutes (±4.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 18.6%
- Households without a car
- 1.8%
How people in Center Point get to work
| Means of transportation | Center Point | Linn County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.0% (±9.2 points) | 75.6% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.7% (±8.0 points) | 6.3% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 0.6% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±2.2 points) | 1.8% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 0.9% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.6% (±7.0 points) | 14.7% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Center Point, the average commute is higher than in Linn County (19.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Center Point, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Linn County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Linn County, Center Point ranks 6 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 239 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Center Point
| Vehicles available | Center Point | Linn County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.8% (±1.8 points) | 4.9% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.4% (±7.3 points) | 32.3% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.3% (±7.5 points) | 40.0% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 35.4% (±8.0 points) | 22.9% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Center Point, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Linn County (4.9%).
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 Center Point
| Center Point | Linn County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.6% (±7.0 points) | 14.7% (±0.8 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.2% (±4.1 points) | 96.3% (±0.4 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.1% (±8.5 points) | 91.6% (±0.6 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Center Point, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Linn County (91.6%).
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 Center Point
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Point | — | 26.8 minutes (±4.4) | — |
| Urbana | 6.2 mi | 27.4 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Walker | 7.2 mi | 27.2 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Shellsburg | 7.8 mi | 25.8 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Palo | 8.3 mi | 28.4 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Alburnett | 8.6 mi | 20.5 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Robins | 9.1 mi | 15.6 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Hiawatha | 10.0 mi | 15.9 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Vinton | 13 mi | 21.1 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Alburnett, IA (20.5 minutes), Robins, IA (15.6 minutes), Hiawatha, IA (15.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Linn County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prairieburg | 34.4 minutes (±7.8) |
| 2 | Coggon | 31.6 minutes (±4.7) |
| 3 | Palo | 28.4 minutes (±4.3) |
| 4 | Central City | 27.5 minutes (±4.4) |
| 5 | Walker | 27.2 minutes (±3.4) |
| 6 | Center Point | 26.8 minutes (±4.4) |
| 7 | Springville | 26.3 minutes (±2.8) |
| 8 | Lisbon | 23.0 minutes (±3.4) |
| 9 | Fairfax | 22.2 minutes (±3.6) |
| 10 | Ely | 21.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 11 (tie) | Bertram | 20.7 minutes (±2.7) |
| 11 (tie) | Mount Vernon | 20.7 minutes (±3.3) |
Showing 12 of 17 places in Linn 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 Center Point
How long is the average commute in Center Point?
Workers who live in Center Point, IA take an average of 26.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Center Point without a car?
1.8% of households in Center Point have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Center Point?
18.6% (±7.0 points) of workers who live in Center Point worked from home, and 86.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Center Point city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Center Point city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Center Point 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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