How long is the commute from Emmetsburg, IA?
Workers who live in Emmetsburg, IA take an average of 14.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
7.8% of workers walk to work.
5.0% work from home.
4.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 14.2 minutes (±3.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 5.0%
- Households without a car
- 4.9%
How people in Emmetsburg get to work
| Means of transportation | Emmetsburg | Palo Alto County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.8% (±6.5 points) | 77.4% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.6% (±3.7 points) | 10.3% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±1.2 points) | 0.5% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 7.8% (±3.5 points) | 5.1% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±2.2 points) | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.0% (±3.3 points) | 4.9% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Emmetsburg, the average commute is not measurably different from Palo Alto 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 Emmetsburg, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Palo Alto County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Palo Alto County, Emmetsburg ranks 7 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 874 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Emmetsburg
| Vehicles available | Emmetsburg | Palo Alto County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.9% (±3.3 points) | 3.4% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.9% (±6.5 points) | 28.3% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.0% (±5.7 points) | 37.7% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 30.1% (±6.7 points) | 30.6% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Emmetsburg, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Palo Alto County (3.4%).
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 Emmetsburg
| Emmetsburg | Palo Alto County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.0% (±3.3 points) | 4.9% (±1.5 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.2% (±3.4 points) | 95.5% (±1.6 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.4% (±4.9 points) | 89.8% (±2.7 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Emmetsburg, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Palo Alto County (89.8%).
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 Emmetsburg
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmetsburg | — | 14.2 minutes (±3.4) | — |
| Cylinder | 6.7 mi | 34.3 minutes (±24.9) | Not measurably different |
| Graettinger | 9.2 mi | 17.2 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Ayrshire | 9.4 mi | 17.0 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Curlew | 9.8 mi | 24.0 minutes (±7.5) | Higher |
| Rodman | 9.8 mi | 13.9 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Ruthven | 11 mi | 21.8 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Mallard | 12 mi | 17.2 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Whittemore | 13 mi | 14.7 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Curlew, IA (24.0 minutes), Ruthven, IA (21.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Palo Alto County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cylinder | 34.3 minutes (±24.9) |
| 2 | Curlew | 24.0 minutes (±7.5) |
| 3 | Ruthven | 21.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 4 (tie) | Graettinger | 17.2 minutes (±2.4) |
| 4 (tie) | Mallard | 17.2 minutes (±4.7) |
| 6 | Ayrshire | 17.0 minutes (±5.7) |
| 7 | Emmetsburg | 14.2 minutes (±3.4) |
| 8 | Rodman | 13.9 minutes (±4.4) |
| 9 | West Bend | 12.3 minutes (±3.3) |
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 Emmetsburg
How long is the average commute in Emmetsburg?
Workers who live in Emmetsburg, IA take an average of 14.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Emmetsburg without a car?
4.9% of households in Emmetsburg have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Emmetsburg?
5.0% (±3.3 points) of workers who live in Emmetsburg worked from home, and 87.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Emmetsburg city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Emmetsburg city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Emmetsburg 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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