How long is the commute from Dakota City, IA?
Workers who live in Dakota City, IA take an average of 17.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
18.7% work from home.
3.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.4 minutes (±4.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 18.7%
- Households without a car
- 3.3%
How people in Dakota City get to work
| Means of transportation | Dakota City | Humboldt County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.9% (±13.5 points) | 78.7% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.1% (±6.8 points) | 7.9% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.1 points) | 0.2% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±1.5 points) | 1.9% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±6.1 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.7% (±13.3 points) | 10.2% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Dakota City, the average commute is not measurably different from Humboldt County (19.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Dakota City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Humboldt County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Humboldt County, Dakota City ranks 8 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 768 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Dakota City
| Vehicles available | Dakota City | Humboldt County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% (±4.7 points) | 4.8% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.2% (±9.3 points) | 29.5% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.0% (±9.6 points) | 35.6% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.4% (±10.5 points) | 30.1% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Dakota City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Humboldt County (4.8%).
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 Dakota City
| Dakota City | Humboldt County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.7% (±13.3 points) | 10.2% (±2.5 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.6% (±5.5 points) | 94.2% (±2.0 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.0% (±6.9 points) | 87.0% (±2.7 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Dakota City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Humboldt County (87.0%).
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 Dakota City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota City | — | 17.4 minutes (±4.4) | — |
| Humboldt | 1.4 mi | 18.2 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Rutland | 5.6 mi | 21.6 minutes (±8.2) | Not measurably different |
| Thor | 7.9 mi | 22.1 minutes (±11.6) | Not measurably different |
| Badger | 8.0 mi | 18.5 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Livermore | 10.0 mi | 23.3 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Bode | 11 mi | 24.5 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Clare | 12 mi | 21.0 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Gilmore City | 12 mi | 17.6 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bode, IA (24.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Humboldt County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Bode | 24.5 minutes (±4.7) |
| 3 | Livermore | 23.3 minutes (±4.2) |
| 4 | Thor | 22.1 minutes (±11.6) |
| 5 | Rutland | 21.6 minutes (±8.2) |
| 6 | Humboldt | 18.2 minutes (±3.9) |
| 7 | Gilmore City | 17.6 minutes (±3.3) |
| 8 | Dakota City | 17.4 minutes (±4.4) |
| 9 | Bradgate | 14.2 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 8 of 9 places in Humboldt 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 Dakota City
How long is the average commute in Dakota City?
Workers who live in Dakota City, IA take an average of 17.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Dakota City without a car?
3.3% of households in Dakota City have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Dakota City?
18.7% (±13.3 points) of workers who live in Dakota City worked from home, and 88.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dakota City city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dakota City city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dakota City 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 Dakota City city, Iowa (place:18075, in state:19).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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