How long is the commute from Eagle Grove, IA?
Workers who live in Eagle Grove, IA take an average of 22.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
5.5% of workers walk to work.
8.3% work from home.
7.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.8 minutes (±4.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Households without a car
- 7.0%
How people in Eagle Grove get to work
| Means of transportation | Eagle Grove | Wright County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.7% (±8.0 points) | 79.1% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.6% (±5.3 points) | 8.0% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 0.1% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.5% (±3.4 points) | 3.4% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.9% (±2.4 points) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.3% (±5.5 points) | 7.9% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Eagle Grove, the average commute is not measurably different from Wright County (20.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Eagle Grove, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Wright County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Wright County, Eagle Grove ranks 5 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 451 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Eagle Grove
| Vehicles available | Eagle Grove | Wright County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.0% (±4.2 points) | 4.4% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.0% (±6.6 points) | 25.0% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.1% (±9.4 points) | 40.4% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.0% (±10.0 points) | 30.2% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Eagle Grove, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Wright County (4.4%).
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 Eagle Grove
| Eagle Grove | Wright County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.3% (±5.5 points) | 7.9% (±2.2 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.3% (±5.0 points) | 90.9% (±2.5 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.0% (±6.3 points) | 85.8% (±2.6 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Eagle Grove, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Wright County (85.8%).
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 Eagle Grove
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Grove | — | 22.8 minutes (±4.1) | — |
| Goldfield | 4.9 mi | 23.7 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Thor | 7.6 mi | 22.1 minutes (±11.6) | Not measurably different |
| Woolstock | 7.6 mi | 19.8 minutes (±8.3) | Not measurably different |
| Vincent | 7.8 mi | 23.0 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Clarion | 9.9 mi | 13.1 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Renwick | 12 mi | 25.1 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Badger | 13 mi | 18.5 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Duncombe | 14 mi | 21.4 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Clarion, IA (13.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Wright County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rowan | 45.6 minutes (±29.4) |
| 2 | Dows | 26.5 minutes (±6.0) |
| 3 | Belmond | 24.2 minutes (±4.9) |
| 4 | Goldfield | 23.7 minutes (±5.2) |
| 5 | Eagle Grove | 22.8 minutes (±4.1) |
| 6 | Woolstock | 19.8 minutes (±8.3) |
| 7 | Galt | 17.9 minutes (±7.7) |
| 8 | Clarion | 13.1 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 Eagle Grove
How long is the average commute in Eagle Grove?
Workers who live in Eagle Grove, IA take an average of 22.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Eagle Grove without a car?
7.0% of households in Eagle Grove have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Eagle Grove?
8.3% (±5.5 points) of workers who live in Eagle Grove worked from home, and 86.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eagle Grove city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eagle Grove city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eagle Grove 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 Eagle Grove city, Iowa (place:23250, 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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