How long is the commute from Melcher-Dallas, IA?
Workers who live in Melcher-Dallas, IA take an average of 26.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
9.6% work from home.
1.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.5 minutes (±3.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.6%
- Households without a car
- 1.1%
How people in Melcher-Dallas get to work
| Means of transportation | Melcher-Dallas | Marion County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.3% (±7.1 points) | 78.8% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.0% (±5.1 points) | 5.5% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.9 points) | 0.2% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±1.2 points) | 3.3% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±4.9 points) | 2.0% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.6% (±5.7 points) | 10.2% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Melcher-Dallas, the average commute is higher than in Marion County (21.0 minutes).
It is also higher than in Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Melcher-Dallas, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Marion County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Marion County, Melcher-Dallas ranks 5 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 257 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Melcher-Dallas
| Vehicles available | Melcher-Dallas | Marion County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.1% (±1.5 points) | 3.4% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.9% (±8.9 points) | 25.5% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.6% (±8.7 points) | 37.8% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 40.4% (±11.0 points) | 33.3% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Melcher-Dallas, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Marion County (3.4%).
It is also lower than in Iowa (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Melcher-Dallas
| Melcher-Dallas | Marion County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.6% (±5.7 points) | 10.2% (±1.9 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.2% (±4.2 points) | 94.7% (±1.2 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.1% (±6.2 points) | 88.4% (±1.6 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Melcher-Dallas, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Marion County (88.4%).
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 Melcher-Dallas
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melcher-Dallas | — | 26.5 minutes (±3.6) | — |
| Lacona | 7.9 mi | 32.1 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Knoxville | 9.6 mi | 23.0 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Williamson | 9.6 mi | 34.8 minutes (±12.5) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasantville | 11 mi | 25.7 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Milo | 11 mi | 31.8 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Sandyville | 12 mi | 22.1 minutes (±10.6) | Not measurably different |
| Chariton | 15 mi | 15.7 minutes (±4.2) | Lower |
| Ackworth | 15 mi | 29.9 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Chariton, IA (15.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Marion County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hamilton | 43.2 minutes (±19.4) |
| 2 | Swan | 33.6 minutes (±7.6) |
| 3 | Marysville | 33.1 minutes (±10.9) |
| 4 | Bussey | 29.1 minutes (±5.1) |
| 5 | Melcher-Dallas | 26.5 minutes (±3.6) |
| 6 | Pleasantville | 25.7 minutes (±4.0) |
| 7 | Knoxville | 23.0 minutes (±3.5) |
| 8 | Harvey | 20.7 minutes (±4.1) |
| 9 | Pella | 13.7 minutes (±1.5) |
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 Melcher-Dallas
How long is the average commute in Melcher-Dallas?
Workers who live in Melcher-Dallas, IA take an average of 26.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Melcher-Dallas without a car?
1.1% of households in Melcher-Dallas have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Melcher-Dallas?
9.6% (±5.7 points) of workers who live in Melcher-Dallas worked from home, and 91.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Melcher-Dallas city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Melcher-Dallas city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Melcher-Dallas 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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Figures last updated on .
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