How long is the commute from Mount Pleasant, IA?
Workers who live in Mount Pleasant, IA take an average of 14.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.0% of workers walk to work.
7.0% work from home.
8.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 14.0 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.0%
- Households without a car
- 8.0%
How people in Mount Pleasant get to work
| Means of transportation | Mount Pleasant | Henry County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.6% (±5.5 points) | 81.6% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.8% (±3.3 points) | 9.0% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.0% (±1.5 points) | 1.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.6 points) | 0.8% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.0% (±3.0 points) | 7.0% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Mount Pleasant, the average commute is lower than in Henry County (19.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Mount Pleasant, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Henry County (0.0%).
It is also lower than in Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Henry County, Mount Pleasant ranks 9 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 880 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Mount Pleasant
| Vehicles available | Mount Pleasant | Henry County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.0% (±2.8 points) | 4.8% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.5% (±6.1 points) | 30.1% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.6% (±6.2 points) | 39.4% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.9% (±4.0 points) | 25.6% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Mount Pleasant, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Henry County (4.8%).
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 Mount Pleasant
| Mount Pleasant | Henry County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.0% (±3.0 points) | 7.0% (±1.9 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.4% (±2.6 points) | 94.1% (±1.4 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.9% (±4.0 points) | 87.9% (±2.1 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Mount Pleasant, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Henry County (87.9%).
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 Mount Pleasant
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant | — | 14.0 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Westwood | 4.2 mi | 16.4 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Rome | 7.1 mi | 16.8 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| New London | 8.1 mi | 22.3 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Salem | 8.5 mi | 30.6 minutes (±7.0) | Higher |
| Lockridge | 11 mi | 33.6 minutes (±9.8) | Higher |
| Olds | 12 mi | 25.7 minutes (±13.5) | Not measurably different |
| Hillsboro | 12 mi | 41.4 minutes (±16.3) | Higher |
| Winfield | 13 mi | 26.2 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: New London, IA (22.3 minutes), Salem, IA (30.6 minutes), Lockridge, IA (33.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Henry County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Wayland | 26.8 minutes (±6.6) |
| 4 | Winfield | 26.2 minutes (±4.0) |
| 5 | Olds | 25.7 minutes (±13.5) |
| 6 | New London | 22.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 7 | Rome | 16.8 minutes (±3.8) |
| 8 | Westwood | 16.4 minutes (±6.2) |
| 9 | Mount Pleasant | 14.0 minutes (±1.8) |
Showing 7 of 9 places in Henry 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 Mount Pleasant
How long is the average commute in Mount Pleasant?
Workers who live in Mount Pleasant, IA take an average of 14.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Mount Pleasant without a car?
8.0% of households in Mount Pleasant have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Mount Pleasant?
7.0% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in Mount Pleasant worked from home, and 88.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Pleasant city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Pleasant city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Pleasant city, Iowa
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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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