How long is the commute from Cherokee, IA?
Workers who live in Cherokee, IA take an average of 12.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.2% of workers drive alone to work.
1.7% take public transportation.
2.9% of workers walk to work.
8.5% work from home.
7.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 12.4 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 1.7%
- Work from home
- 8.5%
- Households without a car
- 7.3%
How people in Cherokee get to work
| Means of transportation | Cherokee | Cherokee County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.2% (±7.1 points) | 77.9% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.6% (±4.3 points) | 7.8% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.7% (±2.2 points) | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.9% (±2.1 points) | 3.8% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.0 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.5% (±4.1 points) | 8.6% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Cherokee, the average commute is lower than in Cherokee County (16.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Cherokee, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cherokee County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Cherokee County, Cherokee ranks 8 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 904 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Cherokee
| Vehicles available | Cherokee | Cherokee County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.3% (±4.0 points) | 5.7% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.8% (±8.3 points) | 25.7% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.2% (±7.6 points) | 41.8% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.7% (±6.0 points) | 26.8% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Cherokee, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Cherokee County (5.7%).
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 Cherokee
| Cherokee | Cherokee County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.5% (±4.1 points) | 8.6% (±2.8 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.9% (±4.2 points) | 90.2% (±2.3 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.4% (±4.5 points) | 87.1% (±2.5 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Cherokee, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Cherokee County (87.1%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (88.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Cherokee
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee | — | 12.4 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Meriden | 5.2 mi | 14.6 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Aurelia | 6.4 mi | 17.7 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Larrabee | 7.7 mi | 19.1 minutes (±10.7) | Not measurably different |
| Cleghorn | 9.2 mi | 31.6 minutes (±8.5) | Higher |
| Quimby | 9.5 mi | 19.0 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Calumet | 14 mi | 20.0 minutes (±10.1) | Not measurably different |
| Alta | 14 mi | 13.9 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Marcus | 14 mi | 18.6 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Aurelia, IA (17.7 minutes), Cleghorn, IA (31.6 minutes), Quimby, IA (19.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Cherokee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Larrabee | 19.1 minutes (±10.7) |
| 3 | Quimby | 19.0 minutes (±3.8) |
| 4 | Marcus | 18.6 minutes (±4.2) |
| 5 | Washta | 18.0 minutes (±3.7) |
| 6 | Aurelia | 17.7 minutes (±3.9) |
| 7 | Meriden | 14.6 minutes (±2.6) |
| 8 | Cherokee | 12.4 minutes (±1.7) |
Showing 7 of 8 places in Cherokee 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 Cherokee
How long is the average commute in Cherokee?
Workers who live in Cherokee, IA take an average of 12.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Cherokee without a car?
7.3% of households in Cherokee have no vehicle, and 1.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Cherokee?
8.5% (±4.1 points) of workers who live in Cherokee worked from home, and 85.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cherokee city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cherokee city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cherokee 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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