How long is the commute from Merrill, IA?
Workers who live in Merrill, IA take an average of 17.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
85.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
11.5% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.8 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 11.5%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Merrill get to work
| Means of transportation | Merrill | Plymouth County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 85.1% (±7.7 points) | 79.1% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.6% (±2.7 points) | 9.2% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 0.6% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±1.0 points) | 1.1% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 0.9% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.5% (±6.7 points) | 9.2% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Merrill, the average commute is not measurably different from Plymouth County (19.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Merrill, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Plymouth County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Plymouth County, Merrill ranks 9 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 747 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Merrill
| Vehicles available | Merrill | Plymouth County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±7.0 points) | 3.8% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 10.8% (±6.6 points) | 25.9% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.0% (±12.1 points) | 39.3% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 40.2% (±11.2 points) | 31.0% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Merrill, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Plymouth County (3.8%).
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 Merrill
| Merrill | Plymouth County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.5% (±6.7 points) | 9.2% (±1.9 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.5% (±3.3 points) | 94.4% (±1.6 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.1% (±5.6 points) | 89.8% (±2.2 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Merrill, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Plymouth County (89.8%).
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 Merrill
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill | — | 17.8 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Le Mars | 5.8 mi | 16.3 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Brunsville | 6.3 mi | 29.7 minutes (±13.3) | Not measurably different |
| Hinton | 7.1 mi | 22.3 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Oyens | 12 mi | 16.1 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Struble | 12 mi | 20.0 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
| Craig | 12 mi | 18.9 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Sioux City | 17 mi | 17.5 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Akron | 17 mi | 24.2 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hinton, IA (22.3 minutes), Akron, IA (24.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Plymouth County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Akron | 24.2 minutes (±3.3) |
| 4 | Hinton | 22.3 minutes (±2.2) |
| 5 | Remsen | 22.2 minutes (±3.1) |
| 6 | Kingsley | 22.1 minutes (±3.1) |
| 7 | Struble | 20.0 minutes (±6.8) |
| 8 | Craig | 18.9 minutes (±5.1) |
| 9 | Merrill | 17.8 minutes (±2.0) |
| 10 | Le Mars | 16.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 11 | Oyens | 16.1 minutes (±2.8) |
Showing 9 of 11 places in Plymouth 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 Merrill
How long is the average commute in Merrill?
Workers who live in Merrill, IA take an average of 17.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Merrill without a car?
0.0% of households in Merrill have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Merrill?
11.5% (±6.7 points) of workers who live in Merrill worked from home, and 92.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Merrill city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Merrill city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Merrill 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 Merrill city, Iowa (place:51375, 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 .
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