How long is the commute from Fort Madison, IA?
Workers who live in Fort Madison, IA take an average of 23.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
1.8% of workers walk to work.
6.6% work from home.
6.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.1 minutes (±3.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 6.6%
- Households without a car
- 6.5%
How people in Fort Madison get to work
| Means of transportation | Fort Madison | Lee County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.3% (±5.3 points) | 81.8% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.5% (±4.9 points) | 8.4% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±0.7 points) | 0.2% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.8% (±1.4 points) | 1.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.0% (±1.3 points) | 2.0% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.6% (±3.0 points) | 6.1% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Fort Madison, the average commute is not measurably different from Lee County (20.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fort Madison, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lee County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lee County, Fort Madison ranks 4 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 433 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fort Madison
| Vehicles available | Fort Madison | Lee County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.5% (±2.4 points) | 5.0% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.1% (±5.3 points) | 29.4% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.4% (±5.5 points) | 36.4% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.0% (±3.7 points) | 29.2% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Fort Madison, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lee County (5.0%).
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 Fort Madison
| Fort Madison | Lee County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.6% (±3.0 points) | 6.1% (±1.7 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.1% (±2.6 points) | 92.9% (±1.2 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 80.9% (±4.1 points) | 86.6% (±1.8 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Fort Madison, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Lee County (86.6%).
It is also lower than in Iowa (88.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Fort Madison
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Madison | — | 23.1 minutes (±3.6) | — |
| Appanoose Township | 3.6 mi | 20.1 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Nauvoo Township | 5.2 mi | 23.5 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Nauvoo | 5.7 mi | 20.5 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Pontoosuc Township | 6.8 mi | 30.5 minutes (±5.5) | Higher |
| Pontoosuc | 7.1 mi | 32.4 minutes (±7.1) | Higher |
| Montrose | 7.6 mi | 15.8 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Sonora Township | 8.4 mi | 18.8 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| West Point | 8.5 mi | 17.5 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Montrose, IA (15.8 minutes), West Point, IA (17.5 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pontoosuc Township, IL (30.5 minutes), Pontoosuc, IL (32.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin | 26.5 minutes (±6.7) |
| 2 | St. Paul | 26.2 minutes (±8.9) |
| 3 | Donnellson | 25.1 minutes (±3.2) |
| 4 | Fort Madison | 23.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 5 | Houghton | 20.2 minutes (±12.2) |
| 6 | West Point | 17.5 minutes (±2.6) |
| 7 | Keokuk | 16.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 8 | Montrose | 15.8 minutes (±2.8) |
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 Fort Madison
How long is the average commute in Fort Madison?
Workers who live in Fort Madison, IA take an average of 23.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fort Madison without a car?
6.5% of households in Fort Madison have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fort Madison?
6.6% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in Fort Madison worked from home, and 80.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Madison city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Madison city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Madison 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 Fort Madison city, Iowa (place:28605, in state:19).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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