How long is the commute from George, IA?

Name: Commute and cars in George, IA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in George, IA take an average of 21.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

86.4% of workers drive alone to work.

0.0% take public transportation.

2.8% of workers walk to work.

6.3% work from home.

5.0% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 21.6 minutes (±4.8)
Public transportation: 0.0%
Work from home: 6.3%
Households without a car: 5.0%

How people in George get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	George	Lyon County	Iowa	United States
Drove alone	86.4% (±5.9 points)	77.4%	76.0%	68.8%
Carpooled	2.0% (±2.0 points)	8.1%	7.8%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.0% (±4.9 points)	0.0%	0.7%	3.2%
Walked	2.8% (±2.9 points)	3.4%	2.9%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	2.4% (±2.4 points)	1.2%	1.4%	2.0%
Worked from home	6.3% (±3.3 points)	9.8%	11.3%	15.1%

In George, the average commute is not measurably different from Lyon County (18.9 minutes).

It is not measurably different from Iowa (19.8 minutes).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In George, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lyon County (0.0%).

It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).

In Lyon County, George ranks 4 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 529 of 918.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in George

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	George	Lyon County	Iowa	United States
No vehicle	5.0% (±3.0 points)	3.6%	5.4%	8.4%
1 vehicle	25.3% (±6.0 points)	23.9%	30.5%	33.1%
2 vehicles	39.1% (±7.7 points)	34.0%	37.8%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	30.6% (±7.8 points)	38.6%	26.3%	21.9%

In George, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lyon County (3.6%).

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 George

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	George	Lyon County	Iowa	United States
Workers working from home	6.3% (±3.3 points)	9.8% (±2.0 points)	11.3% (±0.2 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	90.8% (±4.0 points)	94.4% (±1.4 points)	94.7% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	85.2% (±5.0 points)	90.2% (±1.8 points)	88.9% (±0.2 points)	91.0%

In George, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lyon County (90.2%).

It is not measurably different from Iowa (88.9%).

It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near George

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with George
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
George	—	21.6 minutes (±4.8)	—
Matlock	7.6 mi	18.0 minutes (±4.3)	Not measurably different
Little Rock	9.5 mi	23.9 minutes (±4.1)	Not measurably different
Rock Rapids	10 mi	12.8 minutes (±3.0)	Lower
Boyden	11 mi	15.0 minutes (±1.8)	Lower
Ashton	11 mi	20.2 minutes (±2.6)	Not measurably different
Doon	12 mi	14.7 minutes (±2.7)	Lower
Ellsworth	12 mi	24.7 minutes (±6.0)	Not measurably different
Hull	12 mi	14.1 minutes (±2.8)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Rock Rapids, IA (12.8 minutes), Boyden, IA (15.0 minutes), Doon, IA (14.7 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Lyon County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
1	Alvord	34.0 minutes (±13.0)
2	Larchwood	29.5 minutes (±8.1)
3	Little Rock	23.9 minutes (±4.1)
4	George	21.6 minutes (±4.8)
5	Lester	18.6 minutes (±3.8)
6	Inwood	18.3 minutes (±3.6)
7	Doon	14.7 minutes (±2.7)
8	Rock Rapids	12.8 minutes (±3.0)

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 George

How long is the average commute in George?

Workers who live in George, IA take an average of 21.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in George without a car?

5.0% of households in George have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in George?

6.3% (±3.3 points) of workers who live in George worked from home, and 85.2% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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