How long is the commute from Iowa Falls, IA?
Workers who live in Iowa Falls, IA take an average of 15.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.0% of workers drive alone to work.
2.2% take public transportation.
8.4% of workers walk to work.
8.6% work from home.
9.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.0 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 2.2%
- Work from home
- 8.6%
- Households without a car
- 9.3%
How people in Iowa Falls get to work
| Means of transportation | Iowa Falls | Hardin County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.0% (±6.0 points) | 79.4% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.7% (±2.4 points) | 5.0% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.2% (±2.3 points) | 0.6% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 8.4% (±4.3 points) | 4.9% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±2.4 points) | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.6% (±4.2 points) | 8.2% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Iowa Falls, the average commute is lower than in Hardin County (21.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Iowa Falls, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Hardin County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Hardin County, Iowa Falls ranks 12 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 852 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Iowa Falls
| Vehicles available | Iowa Falls | Hardin County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.3% (±3.9 points) | 5.3% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.2% (±7.1 points) | 29.2% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.5% (±7.2 points) | 38.8% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.0% (±4.7 points) | 26.7% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Iowa Falls, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Hardin County (5.3%).
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 Iowa Falls
| Iowa Falls | Hardin County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.6% (±4.2 points) | 8.2% (±1.7 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 87.8% (±5.7 points) | 89.6% (±2.3 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.8% (±6.5 points) | 85.4% (±2.5 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Iowa Falls, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Hardin County (85.4%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (88.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Iowa Falls
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Falls | — | 15.0 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| Alden | 5.9 mi | 16.4 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Owasa | 6.8 mi | 15.9 minutes (±10.5) | Not measurably different |
| Buckeye | 8.9 mi | 19.3 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Popejoy | 9.7 mi | 28.3 minutes (±19.5) | Not measurably different |
| Ackley | 11 mi | 24.4 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Steamboat Rock | 13 mi | 23.2 minutes (±6.1) | Higher |
| Geneva | 13 mi | 40.9 minutes (±13.5) | Higher |
| Eldora | 14 mi | 19.5 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ackley, IA (24.4 minutes), Steamboat Rock, IA (23.2 minutes), Geneva, IA (40.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hardin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Steamboat Rock | 23.2 minutes (±6.1) |
| 7 | Union | 22.2 minutes (±5.0) |
| 8 | Eldora | 19.5 minutes (±4.1) |
| 9 | Buckeye | 19.3 minutes (±5.8) |
| 10 | Alden | 16.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 11 | Owasa | 15.9 minutes (±10.5) |
| 12 | Iowa Falls | 15.0 minutes (±2.5) |
Showing 7 of 12 places in Hardin 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 Iowa Falls
How long is the average commute in Iowa Falls?
Workers who live in Iowa Falls, IA take an average of 15.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Iowa Falls without a car?
9.3% of households in Iowa Falls have no vehicle, and 2.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Iowa Falls?
8.6% (±4.2 points) of workers who live in Iowa Falls worked from home, and 83.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Iowa Falls city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Iowa Falls city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Iowa Falls 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 Iowa Falls city, Iowa (place:38640, 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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