How long is the commute from Hiawatha, IA?
Workers who live in Hiawatha, IA take an average of 15.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
11.3% work from home.
3.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.9 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 11.3%
- Households without a car
- 3.2%
How people in Hiawatha get to work
| Means of transportation | Hiawatha | Linn County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.9% (±7.1 points) | 75.6% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.9% (±4.7 points) | 6.3% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±1.0 points) | 0.6% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 1.8% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±1.6 points) | 0.9% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.3% (±5.4 points) | 14.7% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Hiawatha, the average commute is lower than in Linn County (19.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Hiawatha, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Linn County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Linn County, Hiawatha ranks 16 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 825 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Hiawatha
| Vehicles available | Hiawatha | Linn County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% (±2.6 points) | 4.9% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.4% (±6.6 points) | 32.3% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.1% (±7.1 points) | 40.0% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.2% (±5.7 points) | 22.9% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Hiawatha, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Linn County (4.9%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Hiawatha
| Hiawatha | Linn County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.3% (±5.4 points) | 14.7% (±0.8 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% (±1.4 points) | 96.3% (±0.4 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.0% (±3.5 points) | 91.6% (±0.6 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Hiawatha, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Linn County (91.6%).
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 Hiawatha
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiawatha | — | 15.9 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Robins | 1.8 mi | 15.6 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Marion | 5.4 mi | 19.2 minutes (±1.3) | Higher |
| Palo | 5.6 mi | 28.4 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Cedar Rapids | 6.4 mi | 18.6 minutes (±0.7) | Higher |
| Alburnett | 7.3 mi | 20.5 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Shellsburg | 9.6 mi | 25.8 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Atkins | 9.7 mi | 20.6 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
| Center Point | 10.0 mi | 26.8 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Marion, IA (19.2 minutes), Palo, IA (28.4 minutes), Cedar Rapids, IA (18.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Linn County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Ely | 21.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 11 (tie) | Bertram | 20.7 minutes (±2.7) |
| 11 (tie) | Mount Vernon | 20.7 minutes (±3.3) |
| 13 | Alburnett | 20.5 minutes (±2.2) |
| 14 | Marion | 19.2 minutes (±1.3) |
| 15 | Cedar Rapids | 18.6 minutes (±0.7) |
| 16 | Hiawatha | 15.9 minutes (±1.7) |
| 17 | Robins | 15.6 minutes (±1.8) |
Showing 8 of 17 places in Linn 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 Hiawatha
How long is the average commute in Hiawatha?
Workers who live in Hiawatha, IA take an average of 15.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Hiawatha without a car?
3.2% of households in Hiawatha have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Hiawatha?
11.3% (±5.4 points) of workers who live in Hiawatha worked from home, and 92.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hiawatha city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hiawatha city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hiawatha 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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