How long is the commute from Emerson, IA?
Workers who live in Emerson, IA take an average of 26.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
5.7% work from home.
8.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.5 minutes (±5.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.7%
- Households without a car
- 8.9%
How people in Emerson get to work
| Means of transportation | Emerson | Mills County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.8% (±7.5 points) | 72.7% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.3% (±3.5 points) | 12.1% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±9.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±1.3 points) | 4.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.5% (±5.8 points) | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.7% (±4.6 points) | 10.1% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Emerson, the average commute is not measurably different from Mills County (25.6 minutes).
It is also higher than in Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Emerson, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Mills County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Mills County, Emerson ranks 5 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 253 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Emerson
| Vehicles available | Emerson | Mills County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.9% (±4.5 points) | 4.8% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.1% (±8.4 points) | 21.7% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.4% (±10.2 points) | 38.8% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.5% (±8.0 points) | 34.7% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Emerson, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Mills County (4.8%).
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 Emerson
| Emerson | Mills County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.7% (±4.6 points) | 10.1% (±2.3 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.1% (±4.0 points) | 95.6% (±1.6 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.7% (±5.5 points) | 88.7% (±2.5 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Emerson, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Mills County (88.7%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (88.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Emerson
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson | — | 26.5 minutes (±5.4) | — |
| Hastings | 4.8 mi | 33.1 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Henderson | 8.5 mi | 34.2 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Red Oak | 9.3 mi | 20.9 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Malvern | 9.5 mi | 30.7 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Macedonia | 12 mi | 24.0 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Randolph | 13 mi | 28.6 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Essex | 14 mi | 21.7 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Silver City | 14 mi | 24.6 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Mills County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Henderson | 34.2 minutes (±6.0) |
| 2 | Hastings | 33.1 minutes (±4.9) |
| 3 | Pacific Junction | 31.6 minutes (±4.2) |
| 4 | Malvern | 30.7 minutes (±4.3) |
| 5 | Emerson | 26.5 minutes (±5.4) |
| 6 | Silver City | 24.6 minutes (±5.3) |
| 7 | Glenwood | 22.4 minutes (±2.2) |
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 Emerson
How long is the average commute in Emerson?
Workers who live in Emerson, IA take an average of 26.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Emerson without a car?
8.9% of households in Emerson have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Emerson?
5.7% (±4.6 points) of workers who live in Emerson worked from home, and 83.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Emerson city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Emerson city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Emerson 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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Figures last updated on .
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