How long is the commute from Morning Sun, IA?
Workers who live in Morning Sun, IA take an average of 23.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
93.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
0.8% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.4 minutes (±4.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 0.8%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Morning Sun get to work
| Means of transportation | Morning Sun | Louisa County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 93.8% (±4.5 points) | 80.4% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.6% (±4.4 points) | 12.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.2 points) | 0.1% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±6.2 points) | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±1.2 points) | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 0.8% (±1.4 points) | 4.2% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Morning Sun, the average commute is not measurably different from Louisa County (27.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Morning Sun, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Louisa County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Louisa County, Morning Sun ranks 7 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 417 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Morning Sun
| Vehicles available | Morning Sun | Louisa County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±7.6 points) | 5.5% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.9% (±9.7 points) | 19.6% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.6% (±9.7 points) | 34.6% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.4% (±10.5 points) | 40.3% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Morning Sun, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Louisa County (5.5%).
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 Morning Sun
| Morning Sun | Louisa County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 0.8% (±1.4 points) | 4.2% (±1.7 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.6% (±3.6 points) | 92.6% (±2.0 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.7% (±5.2 points) | 87.8% (±1.9 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Morning Sun, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Louisa County (87.8%).
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 Morning Sun
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning Sun | — | 23.4 minutes (±4.1) | — |
| Wapello | 6.6 mi | 24.2 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Mediapolis | 7.5 mi | 23.9 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Winfield | 10 mi | 26.2 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Oakville | 11 mi | 25.9 minutes (±8.0) | Not measurably different |
| Grandview | 13 mi | 29.5 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
| Columbus City | 13 mi | 23.8 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Fredonia | 14 mi | 22.3 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Columbus Junction | 14 mi | 28.8 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Louisa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grandview | 29.5 minutes (±7.0) |
| 2 | Columbus Junction | 28.8 minutes (±7.6) |
| 3 | Oakville | 25.9 minutes (±8.0) |
| 4 | Letts | 24.4 minutes (±4.7) |
| 5 | Wapello | 24.2 minutes (±3.3) |
| 6 | Columbus City | 23.8 minutes (±5.1) |
| 7 | Morning Sun | 23.4 minutes (±4.1) |
| 8 | Fredonia | 22.3 minutes (±5.1) |
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 Morning Sun
How long is the average commute in Morning Sun?
Workers who live in Morning Sun, IA take an average of 23.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Morning Sun without a car?
0.0% of households in Morning Sun have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Morning Sun?
0.8% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in Morning Sun worked from home, and 86.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Morning Sun city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Morning Sun city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Morning Sun 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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