How long is the commute from Clarion, IA?
Workers who live in Clarion, IA take an average of 13.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
5.6% work from home.
3.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 13.1 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Households without a car
- 3.4%
How people in Clarion get to work
| Means of transportation | Clarion | Wright County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.8% (±6.7 points) | 79.1% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.8% (±5.2 points) | 8.0% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±2.2 points) | 0.1% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±1.6 points) | 3.4% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±1.1 points) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.6% (±3.2 points) | 7.9% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Clarion, the average commute is lower than in Wright County (20.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Clarion, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Wright County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Wright County, Clarion ranks 8 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 897 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Clarion
| Vehicles available | Clarion | Wright County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% (±2.8 points) | 4.4% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.1% (±7.4 points) | 25.0% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.5% (±8.5 points) | 40.4% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.9% (±6.7 points) | 30.2% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Clarion, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Wright County (4.4%).
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 Clarion
| Clarion | Wright County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.6% (±3.2 points) | 7.9% (±2.2 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 83.4% (±8.3 points) | 90.9% (±2.5 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.1% (±6.3 points) | 85.8% (±2.6 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Clarion, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Wright County (85.8%).
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 Clarion
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarion | — | 13.1 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Galt | 6.9 mi | 17.9 minutes (±7.7) | Not measurably different |
| Rowan | 9.1 mi | 45.6 minutes (±29.4) | Higher |
| Goldfield | 9.5 mi | 23.7 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
| Eagle Grove | 9.9 mi | 22.8 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Belmond | 10 mi | 24.2 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
| Dows | 13 mi | 26.5 minutes (±6.0) | Higher |
| Woolstock | 13 mi | 19.8 minutes (±8.3) | Not measurably different |
| Alexander | 14 mi | 27.6 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rowan, IA (45.6 minutes), Goldfield, IA (23.7 minutes), Eagle Grove, IA (22.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Wright County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Dows | 26.5 minutes (±6.0) |
| 3 | Belmond | 24.2 minutes (±4.9) |
| 4 | Goldfield | 23.7 minutes (±5.2) |
| 5 | Eagle Grove | 22.8 minutes (±4.1) |
| 6 | Woolstock | 19.8 minutes (±8.3) |
| 7 | Galt | 17.9 minutes (±7.7) |
| 8 | Clarion | 13.1 minutes (±2.0) |
Showing 7 of 8 places in Wright 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 Clarion
How long is the average commute in Clarion?
Workers who live in Clarion, IA take an average of 13.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Clarion without a car?
3.4% of households in Clarion have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Clarion?
5.6% (±3.2 points) of workers who live in Clarion worked from home, and 86.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clarion city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clarion city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clarion 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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