How long is the commute from Marshalltown, IA?
Workers who live in Marshalltown, IA take an average of 17.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.6% of workers walk to work.
5.7% work from home.
7.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.2 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.7%
- Households without a car
- 7.2%
How people in Marshalltown get to work
| Means of transportation | Marshalltown | Marshall County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.9% (±3.1 points) | 77.0% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.1% (±2.9 points) | 12.4% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.6% (±1.1 points) | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.5 points) | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.7% (±1.2 points) | 7.1% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Marshalltown, the average commute is lower than in Marshall County (19.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Marshalltown, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Marshall County (0.0%).
It is also lower than in Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Marshall County, Marshalltown ranks 13 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 775 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Marshalltown
| Vehicles available | Marshalltown | Marshall County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.2% (±1.6 points) | 5.5% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.4% (±3.2 points) | 29.5% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.7% (±3.1 points) | 35.1% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.7% (±3.0 points) | 29.9% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Marshalltown, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Marshall County (5.5%).
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 Marshalltown
| Marshalltown | Marshall County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.7% (±1.2 points) | 7.1% (±1.2 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.8% (±1.8 points) | 93.3% (±1.2 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.5% (±2.2 points) | 87.6% (±1.6 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Marshalltown, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Marshall County (87.6%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (88.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Marshalltown
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshalltown | — | 17.2 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Haverhill | 6.8 mi | 19.8 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Albion | 6.9 mi | 24.6 minutes (±5.5) | Higher |
| Ferguson | 7.0 mi | 28.8 minutes (±17.4) | Not measurably different |
| Le Grand | 7.0 mi | 28.4 minutes (±9.7) | Higher |
| Laurel | 10 mi | 26.4 minutes (±5.6) | Higher |
| Montour | 11 mi | 19.6 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Melbourne | 12 mi | 27.5 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Liscomb | 12 mi | 25.8 minutes (±6.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Albion, IA (24.6 minutes), Le Grand, IA (28.4 minutes), Laurel, IA (26.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Marshall County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Gilman | 28.3 minutes (±5.2) |
| 8 | Melbourne | 27.5 minutes (±3.9) |
| 9 | Laurel | 26.4 minutes (±5.6) |
| 10 | Liscomb | 25.8 minutes (±6.1) |
| 11 | Albion | 24.6 minutes (±5.5) |
| 12 | Haverhill | 19.8 minutes (±5.7) |
| 13 | Marshalltown | 17.2 minutes (±1.7) |
Showing 7 of 13 places in Marshall 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 Marshalltown
How long is the average commute in Marshalltown?
Workers who live in Marshalltown, IA take an average of 17.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Marshalltown without a car?
7.2% of households in Marshalltown have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Marshalltown?
5.7% (±1.2 points) of workers who live in Marshalltown worked from home, and 87.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marshalltown city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marshalltown city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marshalltown 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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