How long is the commute from Central City, IA?
Workers who live in Central City, IA take an average of 27.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
19.9% work from home.
2.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.5 minutes (±4.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 19.9%
- Households without a car
- 2.6%
How people in Central City get to work
| Means of transportation | Central City | Linn County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.0% (±8.0 points) | 75.6% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.4% (±6.2 points) | 6.3% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.6 points) | 0.6% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±1.4 points) | 1.8% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.6 points) | 0.9% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.9% (±7.6 points) | 14.7% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Central City, 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 Central City, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Linn County, Central City ranks 4 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 214 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Central City
| Vehicles available | Central City | Linn County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% (±2.7 points) | 4.9% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.7% (±7.4 points) | 32.3% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.1% (±9.0 points) | 40.0% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.6% (±9.0 points) | 22.9% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Central City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from 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 Central City
| Central City | Linn County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.9% (±7.6 points) | 14.7% (±0.8 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.8% (±4.2 points) | 96.3% (±0.4 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.3% (±6.7 points) | 91.6% (±0.6 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Central City, 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 Central City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central City | — | 27.5 minutes (±4.4) | — |
| Coggon | 5.3 mi | 31.6 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Prairieburg | 5.6 mi | 34.4 minutes (±7.8) | Not measurably different |
| Alburnett | 6.2 mi | 20.5 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Ryan | 11 mi | 32.4 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Springville | 11 mi | 26.3 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Marion | 11 mi | 19.2 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Robins | 11 mi | 15.6 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Hiawatha | 13 mi | 15.9 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Alburnett, IA (20.5 minutes), Marion, IA (19.2 minutes), Robins, IA (15.6 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) |
Showing 10 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 Central City
How long is the average commute in Central City?
Workers who live in Central City, IA take an average of 27.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Central City without a car?
2.6% of households in Central City have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Central City?
19.9% (±7.6 points) of workers who live in Central City worked from home, and 85.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Central City city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Central City city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Central City city, Iowa
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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 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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