How long is the commute from Glenwood, IA?
Workers who live in Glenwood, IA take an average of 22.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.1% of workers walk to work.
9.4% work from home.
8.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.4 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.4%
- Households without a car
- 8.0%
How people in Glenwood get to work
| Means of transportation | Glenwood | Mills County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.9% (±8.2 points) | 72.7% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 18.2% (±7.9 points) | 12.1% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.1% (±2.2 points) | 4.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.8 points) | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.4% (±4.0 points) | 10.1% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Glenwood, the average commute is lower than in Mills County (25.6 minutes).
It is also higher than in Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Glenwood, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Mills County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Mills County, Glenwood ranks 7 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 470 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Glenwood
| Vehicles available | Glenwood | Mills County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.0% (±4.5 points) | 4.8% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.2% (±6.3 points) | 21.7% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.9% (±6.4 points) | 38.8% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.9% (±5.2 points) | 34.7% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Glenwood, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Mills County (4.8%).
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 Glenwood
| Glenwood | Mills County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.4% (±4.0 points) | 10.1% (±2.3 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.6% (±3.4 points) | 95.6% (±1.6 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.5% (±3.9 points) | 88.7% (±2.5 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Glenwood, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Mills County (88.7%).
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 Glenwood
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood | — | 22.4 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Pacific Junction | 3.6 mi | 31.6 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Silver City | 7.1 mi | 24.6 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Plattsmouth | 8.4 mi | 27.5 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Malvern | 8.6 mi | 30.7 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Offutt AFB | 11 mi | 18.3 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Tabor | 11 mi | 24.7 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
| Beaver Lake | 11 mi | 32.0 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Buccaneer Bay | 12 mi | 29.0 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Offutt AFB, NE (18.3 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pacific Junction, IA (31.6 minutes), Plattsmouth, NE (27.5 minutes), Malvern, IA (30.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Mills County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Henderson | 34.2 minutes (±6.0) |
| 2 | Hastings | 33.1 minutes (±4.9) |
| 3 | Pacific Junction | 31.6 minutes (±4.2) |
| 4 | Malvern | 30.7 minutes (±4.3) |
| 5 | Emerson | 26.5 minutes (±5.4) |
| 6 | Silver City | 24.6 minutes (±5.3) |
| 7 | Glenwood | 22.4 minutes (±2.2) |
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 Glenwood
How long is the average commute in Glenwood?
Workers who live in Glenwood, IA take an average of 22.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Glenwood without a car?
8.0% of households in Glenwood have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Glenwood?
9.4% (±4.0 points) of workers who live in Glenwood worked from home, and 90.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glenwood city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glenwood city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glenwood 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 Glenwood city, Iowa (place:31350, 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 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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