How long is the commute from Grinnell, IA?
Workers who live in Grinnell, IA take an average of 12.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
54.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
19.9% of workers walk to work.
17.6% work from home.
11.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 12.3 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 17.6%
- Households without a car
- 11.8%
How people in Grinnell get to work
| Means of transportation | Grinnell | Poweshiek County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 54.3% (±5.0 points) | 67.9% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.5% (±2.2 points) | 4.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 19.9% (±4.6 points) | 11.3% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.7% (±1.9 points) | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.6% (±4.1 points) | 14.0% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Grinnell, the average commute is lower than in Poweshiek County (18.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Grinnell, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Poweshiek County (0.0%).
It is also lower than in Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Poweshiek County, Grinnell ranks 8 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 906 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Grinnell
| Vehicles available | Grinnell | Poweshiek County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.8% (±5.5 points) | 7.2% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.3% (±5.4 points) | 32.2% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.2% (±4.7 points) | 35.5% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.8% (±3.8 points) | 25.0% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Grinnell, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Poweshiek County (7.2%).
It is also higher than in Iowa (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Grinnell
| Grinnell | Poweshiek County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.6% (±4.1 points) | 14.0% (±2.3 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.1% (±2.9 points) | 95.3% (±1.5 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.4% (±4.7 points) | 86.6% (±2.9 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Grinnell, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Poweshiek County (86.6%).
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 Grinnell
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grinnell | — | 12.3 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Oakland Acres | 5.0 mi | 19.7 minutes (±5.5) | Higher |
| Malcom | 9.0 mi | 21.8 minutes (±8.3) | Higher |
| Kellogg | 9.5 mi | 23.2 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Gilman | 10 mi | 28.3 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
| Searsboro | 11 mi | 32.2 minutes (±12.9) | Higher |
| Lynnville | 12 mi | 28.3 minutes (±8.0) | Higher |
| Sully | 13 mi | 21.9 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Brooklyn | 14 mi | 21.0 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Oakland Acres, IA (19.7 minutes), Malcom, IA (21.8 minutes), Kellogg, IA (23.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Poweshiek County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Deep River | 37.6 minutes (±8.3) |
| 3 | Searsboro | 32.2 minutes (±12.9) |
| 4 | Hartwick | 22.9 minutes (±6.6) |
| 5 | Malcom | 21.8 minutes (±8.3) |
| 6 | Brooklyn | 21.0 minutes (±4.0) |
| 7 | Montezuma | 17.4 minutes (±3.3) |
| 8 | Grinnell | 12.3 minutes (±1.7) |
Showing 7 of 8 places in Poweshiek County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Grinnell
How long is the average commute in Grinnell?
Workers who live in Grinnell, IA take an average of 12.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Grinnell without a car?
11.8% of households in Grinnell have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Grinnell?
17.6% (±4.1 points) of workers who live in Grinnell worked from home, and 87.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grinnell city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grinnell city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grinnell 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 Grinnell city, Iowa (place:33105, in state:19).
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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