How long is the commute from Charles City, IA?
Workers who live in Charles City, IA take an average of 15.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
5.1% work from home.
8.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.2 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.1%
- Households without a car
- 8.7%
How people in Charles City get to work
| Means of transportation | Charles City | Floyd County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.2% (±5.6 points) | 80.6% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.9% (±5.0 points) | 8.8% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 0.1% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±1.4 points) | 1.9% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.9 points) | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.1% (±2.9 points) | 7.9% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Charles City, the average commute is lower than in Floyd County (18.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Charles City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Floyd County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Floyd County, Charles City ranks 7 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 846 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Charles City
| Vehicles available | Charles City | Floyd County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.7% (±3.5 points) | 6.7% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.8% (±5.8 points) | 27.7% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.2% (±5.5 points) | 30.7% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.3% (±4.9 points) | 34.9% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Charles City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Floyd County (6.7%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Charles City
| Charles City | Floyd County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.1% (±2.9 points) | 7.9% (±2.2 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.7% (±4.8 points) | 89.4% (±2.9 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.4% (±4.5 points) | 83.4% (±3.0 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Charles City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Floyd County (83.4%).
It is also lower than in Iowa (88.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Charles City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles City | — | 15.2 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Floyd | 5.5 mi | 18.3 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Colwell | 7.6 mi | 26.3 minutes (±8.9) | Higher |
| Bassett | 8.0 mi | 15.0 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
| Nashua | 10 mi | 25.1 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Ionia | 11 mi | 16.0 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Marble Rock | 12 mi | 25.4 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Orchard | 12 mi | 13.4 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
| Rudd | 12 mi | 24.9 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Colwell, IA (26.3 minutes), Nashua, IA (25.1 minutes), Marble Rock, IA (25.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Floyd County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colwell | 26.3 minutes (±8.9) |
| 2 | Marble Rock | 25.4 minutes (±4.7) |
| 3 | Rudd | 24.9 minutes (±5.0) |
| 4 | Nora Springs | 23.9 minutes (±3.8) |
| 5 | Rockford | 23.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 6 | Floyd | 18.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 7 | Charles City | 15.2 minutes (±2.3) |
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 Charles City
How long is the average commute in Charles City?
Workers who live in Charles City, IA take an average of 15.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Charles City without a car?
8.7% of households in Charles City have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Charles City?
5.1% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in Charles City worked from home, and 83.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Charles City city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Charles City city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Charles 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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