How long is the commute from Decorah, IA?
Workers who live in Decorah, IA take an average of 12.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
59.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
21.6% of workers walk to work.
10.8% work from home.
7.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 12.8 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 10.8%
- Households without a car
- 7.9%
How people in Decorah get to work
| Means of transportation | Decorah | Winneshiek County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 59.4% (±6.0 points) | 70.3% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.1% (±2.5 points) | 6.5% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 0.1% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 21.6% (±5.0 points) | 9.6% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.8% (±1.8 points) | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.8% (±3.3 points) | 12.1% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Decorah, the average commute is lower than in Winneshiek County (18.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Decorah, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Winneshiek County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Winneshiek County, Decorah ranks 7 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 900 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Decorah
| Vehicles available | Decorah | Winneshiek County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.9% (±3.2 points) | 4.5% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.9% (±4.9 points) | 26.4% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.8% (±4.7 points) | 37.5% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.3% (±3.7 points) | 31.5% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Decorah, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Winneshiek County (4.5%).
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 Decorah
| Decorah | Winneshiek County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.8% (±3.3 points) | 12.1% (±1.9 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.2% (±3.3 points) | 92.6% (±2.0 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.5% (±3.6 points) | 88.0% (±2.2 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Decorah, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Winneshiek County (88.0%).
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 Decorah
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decorah | — | 12.8 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| Calmar | 9.3 mi | 21.2 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
| Ridgeway | 10 mi | 20.3 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Ossian | 11 mi | 20.6 minutes (±6.2) | Higher |
| Spillville | 11 mi | 19.0 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Fort Atkinson | 13 mi | 22.9 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Castalia | 14 mi | 22.2 minutes (±5.8) | Higher |
| Mabel | 15 mi | 30.3 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Protivin | 16 mi | 19.9 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Calmar, IA (21.2 minutes), Ridgeway, IA (20.3 minutes), Ossian, IA (20.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Winneshiek County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Atkinson | 22.9 minutes (±5.7) |
| 2 | Castalia | 22.2 minutes (±5.8) |
| 3 | Calmar | 21.2 minutes (±4.9) |
| 4 | Ossian | 20.6 minutes (±6.2) |
| 5 | Ridgeway | 20.3 minutes (±3.9) |
| 6 | Spillville | 19.0 minutes (±1.8) |
| 7 | Decorah | 12.8 minutes (±1.9) |
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 Decorah
How long is the average commute in Decorah?
Workers who live in Decorah, IA take an average of 12.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Decorah without a car?
7.9% of households in Decorah have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Decorah?
10.8% (±3.3 points) of workers who live in Decorah worked from home, and 89.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Decorah city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Decorah city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Decorah 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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