How long is the commute from Creston, IA?
Workers who live in Creston, IA take an average of 12.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
6.4% of workers walk to work.
2.3% work from home.
6.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 12.3 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.3%
- Households without a car
- 6.5%
How people in Creston get to work
| Means of transportation | Creston | Union County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.5% (±5.3 points) | 80.0% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.9% (±3.9 points) | 9.9% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 6.4% (±2.6 points) | 4.6% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 0.8% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.3% (±1.2 points) | 4.6% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Creston, the average commute is lower than in Union County (15.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Creston, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Union County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Union County, Creston ranks 7 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 905 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Creston
| Vehicles available | Creston | Union County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.5% (±2.8 points) | 5.9% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.0% (±5.2 points) | 32.2% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.2% (±6.0 points) | 34.1% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.4% (±4.3 points) | 27.9% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Creston, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Union County (5.9%).
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 Creston
| Creston | Union County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.3% (±1.2 points) | 4.6% (±1.2 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.5% (±2.7 points) | 91.8% (±2.0 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.2% (±3.9 points) | 84.9% (±3.1 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Creston, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Union County (84.9%).
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 Creston
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creston | — | 12.3 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Cromwell | 5.2 mi | 20.2 minutes (±6.9) | Higher |
| Afton | 9.1 mi | 21.6 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Orient | 10 mi | 18.4 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
| Arispe | 11 mi | 18.0 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Shannon City | 12 mi | 17.8 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Prescott | 13 mi | 20.1 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Macksburg | 14 mi | 42.1 minutes (±12.8) | Higher |
| Lenox | 16 mi | 15.4 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cromwell, IA (20.2 minutes), Afton, IA (21.6 minutes), Orient, IA (18.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Union County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thayer | 54.3 minutes (±86.3) |
| 2 | Lorimor | 39.7 minutes (±8.5) |
| 3 | Afton | 21.6 minutes (±4.7) |
| 4 | Cromwell | 20.2 minutes (±6.9) |
| 5 | Arispe | 18.0 minutes (±3.4) |
| 6 | Shannon City | 17.8 minutes (±5.2) |
| 7 | Creston | 12.3 minutes (±2.0) |
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 Creston
How long is the average commute in Creston?
Workers who live in Creston, IA take an average of 12.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Creston without a car?
6.5% of households in Creston have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Creston?
2.3% (±1.2 points) of workers who live in Creston worked from home, and 88.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Creston city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Creston city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Creston city, Iowa
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Creston city, Iowa (place:17265, in state:19).
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 last updated on .
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