How long is the commute from Mediapolis, IA?
Workers who live in Mediapolis, IA take an average of 23.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
86.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
4.6% work from home.
4.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.9 minutes (±4.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 4.6%
- Households without a car
- 4.4%
How people in Mediapolis get to work
| Means of transportation | Mediapolis | Des Moines County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 86.6% (±4.3 points) | 82.8% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.8% (±2.7 points) | 9.4% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.8 points) | 0.9% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±1.0 points) | 1.6% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±1.9 points) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.6% (±2.6 points) | 4.2% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Mediapolis, the average commute is higher than in Des Moines County (18.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Mediapolis, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Des Moines County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Des Moines County, Mediapolis ranks 1 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 386 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Mediapolis
| Vehicles available | Mediapolis | Des Moines County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.4% (±2.9 points) | 7.3% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.2% (±7.8 points) | 34.2% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.3% (±7.7 points) | 34.6% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 30.1% (±7.9 points) | 23.8% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Mediapolis, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Des Moines County (7.3%).
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 Mediapolis
| Mediapolis | Des Moines County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.6% (±2.6 points) | 4.2% (±1.4 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% (±3.3 points) | 94.2% (±1.2 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.3% (±4.0 points) | 87.3% (±1.6 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Mediapolis, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Des Moines County (87.3%).
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 Mediapolis
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mediapolis | — | 23.9 minutes (±4.6) | — |
| Morning Sun | 7.5 mi | 23.4 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Oakville | 8.8 mi | 25.9 minutes (±8.0) | Not measurably different |
| Wapello | 12 mi | 24.2 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Oquawka | 12 mi | 29.0 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Oquawka Township | 13 mi | 30.4 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| West Burlington | 13 mi | 17.8 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Danville | 13 mi | 19.6 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Middletown | 13 mi | 18.4 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Oquawka Township, IL (30.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Des Moines County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mediapolis | 23.9 minutes (±4.6) |
| 2 | Danville | 19.6 minutes (±3.5) |
| 3 | Middletown | 18.4 minutes (±4.7) |
| 4 | West Burlington | 17.8 minutes (±4.4) |
| 5 | Burlington | 16.1 minutes (±1.6) |
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 Mediapolis
How long is the average commute in Mediapolis?
Workers who live in Mediapolis, IA take an average of 23.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Mediapolis without a car?
4.4% of households in Mediapolis have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Mediapolis?
4.6% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in Mediapolis worked from home, and 91.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mediapolis city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mediapolis city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mediapolis city, Iowa
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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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