How long is the commute from Greenfield, IA?
Workers who live in Greenfield, IA take an average of 17.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
86.0% of workers drive alone to work.
1.8% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
5.8% work from home.
8.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.0 minutes (±3.2)
- Public transportation
- 1.8%
- Work from home
- 5.8%
- Households without a car
- 8.6%
How people in Greenfield get to work
| Means of transportation | Greenfield | Adair County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 86.0% (±4.9 points) | 80.1% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.4% (±3.8 points) | 5.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.8% (±2.8 points) | 0.4% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±1.1 points) | 1.6% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.8 points) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.8% (±3.0 points) | 11.2% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Greenfield, the average commute is not measurably different from Adair County (20.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Greenfield, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Adair County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Adair County, Greenfield ranks 5 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 785 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Greenfield
| Vehicles available | Greenfield | Adair County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.6% (±4.0 points) | 4.4% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.9% (±8.8 points) | 22.2% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.7% (±6.1 points) | 35.7% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 30.7% (±7.8 points) | 37.7% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Greenfield, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Adair 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 Greenfield
| Greenfield | Adair County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.8% (±3.0 points) | 11.2% (±2.3 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.3% (±5.7 points) | 91.5% (±2.2 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.6% (±6.5 points) | 84.3% (±3.1 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Greenfield, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Adair County (84.3%).
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 Greenfield
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield | — | 17.0 minutes (±3.2) | — |
| Fontanelle | 5.4 mi | 24.7 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
| Orient | 7.4 mi | 18.4 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Bridgewater | 12 mi | 23.0 minutes (±8.8) | Not measurably different |
| Casey | 14 mi | 27.4 minutes (±6.0) | Higher |
| Menlo | 15 mi | 21.4 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Stuart | 15 mi | 22.8 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Macksburg | 16 mi | 42.1 minutes (±12.8) | Higher |
| Adair | 16 mi | 21.8 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fontanelle, IA (24.7 minutes), Casey, IA (27.4 minutes), Menlo, IA (21.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Adair County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fontanelle | 24.7 minutes (±4.9) |
| 2 | Bridgewater | 23.0 minutes (±8.8) |
| 3 | Adair | 21.8 minutes (±4.1) |
| 4 | Orient | 18.4 minutes (±4.6) |
| 5 | Greenfield | 17.0 minutes (±3.2) |
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 Greenfield
How long is the average commute in Greenfield?
Workers who live in Greenfield, IA take an average of 17.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Greenfield without a car?
8.6% of households in Greenfield have no vehicle, and 1.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Greenfield?
5.8% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in Greenfield worked from home, and 84.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Greenfield city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Greenfield city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Greenfield 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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Figures last updated on .
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