How long is the commute from Fairbank, IA?
Workers who live in Fairbank, IA take an average of 25.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
9.7% work from home.
4.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.5 minutes (±4.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Households without a car
- 4.7%
How people in Fairbank get to work
| Means of transportation | Fairbank | Buchanan County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.1% (±6.3 points) | 77.9% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.4% (±3.0 points) | 9.8% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.8 points) | 0.2% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.8 points) | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.3% (±2.9 points) | 0.8% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.7% (±5.5 points) | 8.4% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Fairbank, the average commute is not measurably different from Buchanan County (23.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fairbank, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Buchanan County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Buchanan County, Fairbank ranks 5 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 307 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fairbank
| Vehicles available | Fairbank | Buchanan County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.7% (±4.2 points) | 6.6% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.3% (±7.7 points) | 22.1% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.6% (±9.8 points) | 33.7% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.3% (±9.4 points) | 37.5% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Fairbank, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Buchanan County (6.6%).
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 Fairbank
| Fairbank | Buchanan County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.7% (±5.5 points) | 8.4% (±1.4 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.7% (±4.2 points) | 91.9% (±1.3 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.9% (±4.5 points) | 87.1% (±1.6 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Fairbank, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Buchanan 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 Fairbank
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbank | — | 25.5 minutes (±4.4) | — |
| Oelwein | 7.2 mi | 22.8 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Hazleton | 7.4 mi | 21.7 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Dunkerton | 7.6 mi | 23.9 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Westgate | 9.2 mi | 32.0 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
| Readlyn | 10 mi | 25.8 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Jesup | 11 mi | 23.0 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Stanley | 12 mi | 30.3 minutes (±11.2) | Not measurably different |
| Maynard | 13 mi | 24.8 minutes (±6.0) | 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 Buchanan County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanley | 30.3 minutes (±11.2) |
| 2 | Lamont | 28.5 minutes (±5.0) |
| 3 | Aurora | 27.6 minutes (±6.1) |
| 4 | Quasqueton | 26.6 minutes (±3.7) |
| 5 | Fairbank | 25.5 minutes (±4.4) |
| 6 | Brandon | 23.7 minutes (±5.5) |
| 7 (tie) | Jesup | 23.0 minutes (±2.1) |
| 7 (tie) | Rowley | 23.0 minutes (±6.4) |
| 9 | Winthrop | 22.3 minutes (±4.1) |
| 10 | Hazleton | 21.7 minutes (±4.2) |
| 11 | Independence | 20.3 minutes (±2.6) |
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 Fairbank
How long is the average commute in Fairbank?
Workers who live in Fairbank, IA take an average of 25.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fairbank without a car?
4.7% of households in Fairbank have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fairbank?
9.7% (±5.5 points) of workers who live in Fairbank worked from home, and 90.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairbank city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairbank city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairbank 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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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