How long is the commute from Goldfield, IA?
Workers who live in Goldfield, IA take an average of 23.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.2% of workers walk to work.
4.8% work from home.
10.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.7 minutes (±5.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Households without a car
- 10.4%
How people in Goldfield get to work
| Means of transportation | Goldfield | Wright County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.5% (±7.1 points) | 79.1% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.6% (±4.7 points) | 8.0% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±9.5 points) | 0.1% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.2% (±3.7 points) | 3.4% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±9.5 points) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.8% (±4.8 points) | 7.9% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Goldfield, the average commute is not measurably different from Wright County (20.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Goldfield, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Wright County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Wright County, Goldfield ranks 4 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 405 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Goldfield
| Vehicles available | Goldfield | Wright County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.4% (±7.9 points) | 4.4% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.3% (±10.6 points) | 25.0% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.7% (±11.5 points) | 40.4% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.6% (±7.3 points) | 30.2% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Goldfield, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Wright County (4.4%).
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 Goldfield
| Goldfield | Wright County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.8% (±4.8 points) | 7.9% (±2.2 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.4% (±6.1 points) | 90.9% (±2.5 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.2% (±4.8 points) | 85.8% (±2.6 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Goldfield, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Wright County (85.8%).
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 Goldfield
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldfield | — | 23.7 minutes (±5.2) | — |
| Eagle Grove | 4.9 mi | 22.8 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Renwick | 7.1 mi | 25.1 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Thor | 7.4 mi | 22.1 minutes (±11.6) | Not measurably different |
| Clarion | 9.5 mi | 13.1 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Vincent | 11 mi | 23.0 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Woolstock | 12 mi | 19.8 minutes (±8.3) | Not measurably different |
| Dakota City | 14 mi | 17.4 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Badger | 14 mi | 18.5 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Clarion, IA (13.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Wright County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rowan | 45.6 minutes (±29.4) |
| 2 | Dows | 26.5 minutes (±6.0) |
| 3 | Belmond | 24.2 minutes (±4.9) |
| 4 | Goldfield | 23.7 minutes (±5.2) |
| 5 | Eagle Grove | 22.8 minutes (±4.1) |
| 6 | Woolstock | 19.8 minutes (±8.3) |
| 7 | Galt | 17.9 minutes (±7.7) |
| 8 | Clarion | 13.1 minutes (±2.0) |
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 Goldfield
How long is the average commute in Goldfield?
Workers who live in Goldfield, IA take an average of 23.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Goldfield without a car?
10.4% of households in Goldfield have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Goldfield?
4.8% (±4.8 points) of workers who live in Goldfield worked from home, and 89.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Goldfield city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Goldfield city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Goldfield city, Iowa
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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 last updated on .
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