How long is the commute from Maquoketa, IA?
Workers who live in Maquoketa, IA take an average of 22.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
10.1% work from home.
9.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.5 minutes (±4.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.1%
- Households without a car
- 9.9%
How people in Maquoketa get to work
| Means of transportation | Maquoketa | Jackson County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.8% (±6.4 points) | 81.3% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.1% (±4.8 points) | 5.4% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.1% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±1.0 points) | 2.1% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±1.3 points) | 0.8% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.1% (±4.1 points) | 10.3% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Maquoketa, the average commute is not measurably different from Jackson County (24.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Maquoketa, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jackson County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Jackson County, Maquoketa ranks 8 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 466 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Maquoketa
| Vehicles available | Maquoketa | Jackson County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.9% (±4.4 points) | 5.2% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.6% (±6.6 points) | 23.8% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.7% (±5.6 points) | 35.9% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.7% (±5.2 points) | 35.1% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Maquoketa, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Jackson County (5.2%).
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 Maquoketa
| Maquoketa | Jackson County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.1% (±4.1 points) | 10.3% (±2.0 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.1% (±3.1 points) | 90.1% (±1.8 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.2% (±3.8 points) | 86.0% (±2.2 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Maquoketa, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Jackson County (86.0%).
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 Maquoketa
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maquoketa | — | 22.5 minutes (±4.7) | — |
| Delmar | 5.1 mi | 26.3 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Andrew | 7.4 mi | 28.3 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Baldwin | 9.0 mi | 19.8 minutes (±7.9) | Not measurably different |
| Lost Nation | 10 mi | 45.5 minutes (±8.9) | Higher |
| Monmouth | 11 mi | 28.6 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Welton | 11 mi | 20.8 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Spragueville | 12 mi | 17.2 minutes (±8.5) | Not measurably different |
| Springbrook | 12 mi | 28.5 minutes (±12.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lost Nation, IA (45.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jackson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Monmouth | 28.6 minutes (±5.9) |
| 3 (tie) | Miles | 28.5 minutes (±3.4) |
| 3 (tie) | Springbrook | 28.5 minutes (±12.3) |
| 5 | Andrew | 28.3 minutes (±5.6) |
| 6 | La Motte | 27.0 minutes (±4.3) |
| 7 | Preston | 23.8 minutes (±3.1) |
| 8 | Maquoketa | 22.5 minutes (±4.7) |
| 9 | Baldwin | 19.8 minutes (±7.9) |
| 10 | St. Donatus | 18.8 minutes (±4.7) |
| 11 | Spragueville | 17.2 minutes (±8.5) |
| 12 | Bellevue | 16.9 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 11 of 12 places in Jackson 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 Maquoketa
How long is the average commute in Maquoketa?
Workers who live in Maquoketa, IA take an average of 22.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Maquoketa without a car?
9.9% of households in Maquoketa have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Maquoketa?
10.1% (±4.1 points) of workers who live in Maquoketa worked from home, and 88.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Maquoketa city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Maquoketa city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Maquoketa 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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Figures last updated on .
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