How long is the commute from Larchwood, IA?

Name: Commute and cars in Larchwood, IA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/data/developers/about/terms-of-service.html

Workers who live in Larchwood, IA take an average of 29.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

81.5% of workers drive alone to work.

0.0% take public transportation.

0.0% of workers walk to work.

4.8% work from home.

3.3% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 29.5 minutes (±8.1)
Public transportation: 0.0%
Work from home: 4.8%
Households without a car: 3.3%

How people in Larchwood get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Larchwood	Lyon County	Iowa	United States
Drove alone	81.5% (±6.5 points)	77.4%	76.0%	68.8%
Carpooled	11.6% (±6.5 points)	8.1%	7.8%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.0% (±3.8 points)	0.0%	0.7%	3.2%
Walked	0.0% (±3.8 points)	3.4%	2.9%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	2.2% (±2.0 points)	1.2%	1.4%	2.0%
Worked from home	4.8% (±2.6 points)	9.8%	11.3%	15.1%

In Larchwood, the average commute is higher than in Lyon County (18.9 minutes).

It is also higher than in Iowa (19.8 minutes).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Larchwood, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lyon County (0.0%).

It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).

In Lyon County, Larchwood ranks 2 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 149 of 918.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Larchwood

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Larchwood	Lyon County	Iowa	United States
No vehicle	3.3% (±3.4 points)	3.6%	5.4%	8.4%
1 vehicle	28.4% (±9.0 points)	23.9%	30.5%	33.1%
2 vehicles	38.9% (±8.2 points)	34.0%	37.8%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	29.4% (±7.7 points)	38.6%	26.3%	21.9%

In Larchwood, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lyon County (3.6%).

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 Larchwood

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Larchwood	Lyon County	Iowa	United States
Workers working from home	4.8% (±2.6 points)	9.8% (±2.0 points)	11.3% (±0.2 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	95.1% (±4.3 points)	94.4% (±1.4 points)	94.7% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	89.0% (±5.9 points)	90.2% (±1.8 points)	88.9% (±0.2 points)	91.0%

In Larchwood, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lyon County (90.2%).

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 Larchwood

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Larchwood
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Larchwood	—	29.5 minutes (±8.1)	—
Lester	5.4 mi	18.6 minutes (±3.8)	Lower
Hills	6.4 mi	27.6 minutes (±5.0)	Not measurably different
Valley Springs Township	6.7 mi	27.6 minutes (±3.1)	Not measurably different
Martin Township	7.2 mi	17.9 minutes (±3.6)	Lower
Valley Springs	8.9 mi	21.0 minutes (±1.5)	Lower
Steen	9.6 mi	37.1 minutes (±17.7)	Not measurably different
Split Rock Township	9.8 mi	18.5 minutes (±1.3)	Lower
Inwood	10 mi	18.3 minutes (±3.6)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lester, IA (18.6 minutes), Martin Township, MN (17.9 minutes), Valley Springs, SD (21.0 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Lyon County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
1	Alvord	34.0 minutes (±13.0)
2	Larchwood	29.5 minutes (±8.1)
3	Little Rock	23.9 minutes (±4.1)
4	George	21.6 minutes (±4.8)
5	Lester	18.6 minutes (±3.8)
6	Inwood	18.3 minutes (±3.6)
7	Doon	14.7 minutes (±2.7)
8	Rock Rapids	12.8 minutes (±3.0)

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 Larchwood

How long is the average commute in Larchwood?

Workers who live in Larchwood, IA take an average of 29.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Larchwood without a car?

3.3% of households in Larchwood have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Larchwood?

4.8% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in Larchwood worked from home, and 89.0% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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