How long is the commute from Grundy Center, IA?
Workers who live in Grundy Center, IA take an average of 26.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
5.9% work from home.
2.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.1 minutes (±4.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Households without a car
- 2.3%
How people in Grundy Center get to work
| Means of transportation | Grundy Center | Grundy County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.6% (±5.5 points) | 80.7% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.2% (±4.0 points) | 7.1% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±1.5 points) | 2.4% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±1.2 points) | 0.3% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.9% (±3.2 points) | 9.5% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Grundy Center, the average commute is not measurably different from Grundy County (23.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Grundy Center, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Grundy County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Grundy County, Grundy Center ranks 3 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 277 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Grundy Center
| Vehicles available | Grundy Center | Grundy County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.3% (±2.3 points) | 3.2% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.9% (±6.5 points) | 25.6% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.7% (±6.8 points) | 38.2% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.1% (±5.5 points) | 33.0% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Grundy Center, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Grundy County (3.2%).
It is also lower than in Iowa (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Grundy Center
| Grundy Center | Grundy County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.9% (±3.2 points) | 9.5% (±1.8 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.7% (±3.0 points) | 93.2% (±1.5 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.6% (±3.4 points) | 88.7% (±1.8 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Grundy Center, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Grundy 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 Grundy Center
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grundy Center | — | 26.1 minutes (±4.5) | — |
| Holland | 2.8 mi | 23.8 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Morrison | 5.3 mi | 21.1 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln | 8.1 mi | 26.8 minutes (±8.4) | Not measurably different |
| Wellsburg | 9.2 mi | 29.0 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| Reinbeck | 9.6 mi | 20.8 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Beaman | 10 mi | 22.6 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Dike | 10 mi | 19.8 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Conrad | 11 mi | 19.4 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Reinbeck, IA (20.8 minutes), Dike, IA (19.8 minutes), Conrad, IA (19.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Grundy County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stout | 29.6 minutes (±8.6) |
| 2 | Wellsburg | 29.0 minutes (±7.1) |
| 3 | Grundy Center | 26.1 minutes (±4.5) |
| 4 | Holland | 23.8 minutes (±4.2) |
| 5 | Beaman | 22.6 minutes (±4.6) |
| 6 | Morrison | 21.1 minutes (±5.5) |
| 7 | Reinbeck | 20.8 minutes (±2.8) |
| 8 | Dike | 19.8 minutes (±1.7) |
| 9 | Conrad | 19.4 minutes (±1.8) |
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 Grundy Center
How long is the average commute in Grundy Center?
Workers who live in Grundy Center, IA take an average of 26.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Grundy Center without a car?
2.3% of households in Grundy Center have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Grundy Center?
5.9% (±3.2 points) of workers who live in Grundy Center worked from home, and 90.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grundy Center city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grundy Center city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grundy Center 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 Grundy Center city, Iowa (place:33195, 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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