How long is the commute from Forest City, IA?
Workers who live in Forest City, IA take an average of 12.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
8.5% of workers walk to work.
6.0% work from home.
10.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 12.1 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 6.0%
- Households without a car
- 10.2%
How people in Forest City get to work
| Means of transportation | Forest City | Winnebago County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.1% (±7.3 points) | 78.1% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.1% (±3.3 points) | 7.3% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.5 points) | 0.1% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 8.5% (±4.9 points) | 6.4% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.9% (±2.4 points) | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.0% (±3.0 points) | 6.5% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Forest City, the average commute is lower than in Winnebago County (14.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Forest City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Winnebago County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Winnebago County, Forest City ranks 7 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 908 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Forest City
| Vehicles available | Forest City | Winnebago County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.2% (±4.7 points) | 5.8% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.7% (±7.9 points) | 32.6% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.0% (±7.5 points) | 36.7% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.1% (±6.0 points) | 24.8% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Forest City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Winnebago County (5.8%).
It is also higher than in Iowa (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Forest City
| Forest City | Winnebago County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.0% (±3.0 points) | 6.5% (±1.7 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.9% (±3.9 points) | 94.3% (±1.9 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.9% (±5.7 points) | 88.6% (±2.4 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Forest City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Winnebago County (88.6%).
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 Forest City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest City | — | 12.1 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Leland | 5.3 mi | 19.3 minutes (±6.8) | Higher |
| Crystal Lake | 8.2 mi | 36.6 minutes (±12.9) | Higher |
| Thompson | 10 mi | 21.9 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Fertile | 11 mi | 27.0 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
| Garner | 11 mi | 11.0 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Joice | 12 mi | 22.5 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Lake Mills | 12 mi | 14.6 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Ventura | 12 mi | 21.8 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Leland, IA (19.3 minutes), Crystal Lake, IA (36.6 minutes), Thompson, IA (21.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Winnebago County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thompson | 21.9 minutes (±4.2) |
| 2 | Buffalo Center | 19.7 minutes (±6.7) |
| 3 | Leland | 19.3 minutes (±6.8) |
| 4 (tie) | Rake | 18.0 minutes (±4.1) |
| 4 (tie) | Scarville | 18.0 minutes (±6.6) |
| 6 | Lake Mills | 14.6 minutes (±2.6) |
| 7 | Forest City | 12.1 minutes (±1.5) |
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 Forest City
How long is the average commute in Forest City?
Workers who live in Forest City, IA take an average of 12.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Forest City without a car?
10.2% of households in Forest City have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Forest City?
6.0% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in Forest City worked from home, and 85.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest City city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest City city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest City 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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