How long is the commute from Martelle, IA?
Workers who live in Martelle, IA take an average of 26.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
6.1% of workers walk to work.
10.4% work from home.
9.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.2 minutes (±3.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.4%
- Households without a car
- 9.4%
How people in Martelle get to work
| Means of transportation | Martelle | Jones County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.5% (±12.1 points) | 77.0% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.2% (±3.8 points) | 8.0% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±10.2 points) | 0.2% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 6.1% (±5.7 points) | 2.3% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±1.7 points) | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.4% (±9.9 points) | 11.9% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Martelle, the average commute is not measurably different from Jones County (24.7 minutes).
It is also higher than in Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Martelle, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jones County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Jones County, Martelle ranks 7 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 273 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Martelle
| Vehicles available | Martelle | Jones County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.4% (±9.5 points) | 3.0% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.9% (±11.3 points) | 29.3% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.0% (±12.1 points) | 34.8% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 33.8% (±12.1 points) | 32.9% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Martelle, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Jones County (3.0%).
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 Martelle
| Martelle | Jones County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.4% (±9.9 points) | 11.9% (±2.4 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.5% (±7.2 points) | 91.4% (±2.5 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.5% (±7.4 points) | 87.1% (±2.8 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Martelle, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Jones County (87.1%).
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 Martelle
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martelle | — | 26.2 minutes (±3.6) | — |
| Springville | 4.9 mi | 26.3 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Morley | 5.8 mi | 29.0 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lisbon | 7.1 mi | 23.0 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Anamosa | 7.4 mi | 27.4 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Vernon | 7.5 mi | 20.7 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Mechanicsville | 9.6 mi | 32.9 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
| Bertram | 10 mi | 20.7 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Olin | 11 mi | 38.2 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Mount Vernon, IA (20.7 minutes), Bertram, IA (20.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Olin, IA (38.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jones County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olin | 38.2 minutes (±4.0) |
| 2 | Oxford Junction | 36.4 minutes (±8.0) |
| 3 | Wyoming | 33.5 minutes (±8.3) |
| 4 | Onslow | 30.3 minutes (±5.5) |
| 5 | Morley | 29.0 minutes (±4.7) |
| 6 | Anamosa | 27.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 7 | Martelle | 26.2 minutes (±3.6) |
| 8 | Monticello | 18.9 minutes (±3.1) |
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 Martelle
How long is the average commute in Martelle?
Workers who live in Martelle, IA take an average of 26.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Martelle without a car?
9.4% of households in Martelle have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Martelle?
10.4% (±9.9 points) of workers who live in Martelle worked from home, and 92.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Martelle city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Martelle city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Martelle 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 Martelle city, Iowa (place:49845, 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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .