How long is the commute from Dallas Center, IA?
Workers who live in Dallas Center, IA take an average of 25.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
17.4% work from home.
5.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.8 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 17.4%
- Households without a car
- 5.0%
How people in Dallas Center get to work
| Means of transportation | Dallas Center | Dallas County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.6% (±4.8 points) | 70.4% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.8% (±1.8 points) | 6.3% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±1.1 points) | 0.1% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±1.0 points) | 1.1% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.5 points) | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.4% (±4.6 points) | 20.2% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Dallas Center, the average commute is higher than in Dallas County (21.2 minutes).
It is also higher than in Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Dallas Center, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Dallas County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Dallas County, Dallas Center ranks 7 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 289 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Dallas Center
| Vehicles available | Dallas Center | Dallas County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% (±3.2 points) | 2.9% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.0% (±6.0 points) | 28.9% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.6% (±6.5 points) | 46.1% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.4% (±6.5 points) | 22.1% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Dallas Center, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Dallas County (2.9%).
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 Dallas Center
| Dallas Center | Dallas County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.4% (±4.6 points) | 20.2% (±1.4 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% (±2.4 points) | 97.8% (±0.5 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 81.8% (±4.8 points) | 92.4% (±0.9 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Dallas Center, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Dallas County (92.4%).
It is also lower than in Iowa (88.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Dallas Center
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Center | — | 25.8 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Adel | 5.5 mi | 21.8 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Minburn | 5.6 mi | 31.3 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Waukee | 8.3 mi | 19.8 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Grimes | 9.2 mi | 19.6 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Granger | 9.8 mi | 25.9 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| De Soto | 10 mi | 32.1 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
| Clive | 11 mi | 20.7 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Urbandale | 11 mi | 18.9 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Adel, IA (21.8 minutes), Waukee, IA (19.8 minutes), Grimes, IA (19.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Minburn, IA (31.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Dallas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Redfield | 32.9 minutes (±3.3) |
| 2 | De Soto | 32.1 minutes (±7.0) |
| 3 (tie) | Dexter | 31.3 minutes (±5.2) |
| 3 (tie) | Minburn | 31.3 minutes (±4.2) |
| 5 | Linden | 28.9 minutes (±4.9) |
| 6 | Granger | 25.9 minutes (±3.5) |
| 7 | Dallas Center | 25.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 8 | Perry | 24.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 9 | Van Meter | 22.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 10 | Dawson | 21.9 minutes (±8.6) |
| 11 | Adel | 21.8 minutes (±2.2) |
| 12 | Bouton | 20.7 minutes (±3.7) |
| 13 | Waukee | 19.8 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 13 of 14 places in Dallas 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 Dallas Center
How long is the average commute in Dallas Center?
Workers who live in Dallas Center, IA take an average of 25.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Dallas Center without a car?
5.0% of households in Dallas Center have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Dallas Center?
17.4% (±4.6 points) of workers who live in Dallas Center worked from home, and 81.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dallas Center city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dallas Center city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dallas Center 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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Figures last updated on .
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