How long is the commute from Denison, IA?
Workers who live in Denison, IA take an average of 12.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.3% of workers drive alone to work.
3.5% take public transportation.
2.7% of workers walk to work.
4.3% work from home.
4.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 12.7 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 3.5%
- Work from home
- 4.3%
- Households without a car
- 4.5%
How people in Denison get to work
| Means of transportation | Denison | Crawford County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.3% (±7.8 points) | 76.7% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 17.8% (±6.1 points) | 11.2% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.5% (±2.5 points) | 1.8% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.7% (±3.0 points) | 3.0% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±1.2 points) | 0.9% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.3% (±3.0 points) | 6.4% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Denison, the average commute is lower than in Crawford County (17.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Denison, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Crawford County (1.8%).
It is also higher than in Iowa (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Crawford County, Denison ranks 13 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 902 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Denison
| Vehicles available | Denison | Crawford County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% (±3.9 points) | 3.4% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.7% (±5.9 points) | 25.5% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.0% (±7.1 points) | 38.6% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.8% (±6.7 points) | 32.5% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Denison, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Crawford County (3.4%).
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 Denison
| Denison | Crawford County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.3% (±3.0 points) | 6.4% (±1.8 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.8% (±2.9 points) | 94.3% (±1.5 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.7% (±3.6 points) | 87.1% (±2.6 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Denison, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Crawford County (87.1%).
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 Denison
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denison | — | 12.7 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Deloit | 5.9 mi | 23.7 minutes (±8.4) | Higher |
| Buck Grove | 7.1 mi | 19.4 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Arion | 7.4 mi | 15.3 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Vail | 8.4 mi | 25.4 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
| Dow City | 9.5 mi | 17.9 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Manilla | 10 mi | 20.1 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Schleswig | 11 mi | 27.5 minutes (±11.8) | Higher |
| Kiron | 12 mi | 24.4 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Deloit, IA (23.7 minutes), Buck Grove, IA (19.4 minutes), Vail, IA (25.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Crawford County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 (tie) | Ricketts | 20.1 minutes (±2.5) |
| 8 | Westside | 19.8 minutes (±3.8) |
| 9 | Buck Grove | 19.4 minutes (±3.6) |
| 10 | Dow City | 17.9 minutes (±3.5) |
| 11 | Aspinwall | 16.0 minutes (±3.8) |
| 12 | Arion | 15.3 minutes (±5.4) |
| 13 | Denison | 12.7 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 7 of 13 places in Crawford 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 Denison
How long is the average commute in Denison?
Workers who live in Denison, IA take an average of 12.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Denison without a car?
4.5% of households in Denison have no vehicle, and 3.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Denison?
4.3% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in Denison worked from home, and 89.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Denison city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Denison city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Denison 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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