How long is the commute from Muscatine, IA?
Workers who live in Muscatine, IA take an average of 16.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
2.7% of workers walk to work.
6.3% work from home.
4.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.3 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Households without a car
- 4.8%
How people in Muscatine get to work
| Means of transportation | Muscatine | Muscatine County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.6% (±3.4 points) | 79.9% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.1% (±2.4 points) | 9.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 0.1% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.7% (±1.2 points) | 2.3% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±0.7 points) | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.3% (±1.9 points) | 6.4% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Muscatine, the average commute is lower than in Muscatine County (19.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Muscatine, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Muscatine County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Muscatine County, Muscatine ranks 9 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 811 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Muscatine
| Vehicles available | Muscatine | Muscatine County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% (±1.9 points) | 3.8% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.5% (±3.6 points) | 32.5% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.8% (±4.2 points) | 35.4% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.9% (±3.1 points) | 28.3% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Muscatine, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Muscatine 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 Muscatine
| Muscatine | Muscatine County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.3% (±1.9 points) | 6.4% (±1.1 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.8% (±1.9 points) | 94.5% (±1.2 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.6% (±2.2 points) | 90.4% (±1.5 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Muscatine, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Muscatine County (90.4%).
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 Muscatine
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muscatine | — | 16.3 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| Kent Estates | 3.3 mi | 17.7 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Drury Township | 5.2 mi | 23.4 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
| Fruitland | 5.9 mi | 19.5 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Eliza Township | 9.8 mi | 29.9 minutes (±8.6) | Higher |
| Letts | 11 mi | 24.4 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Grandview | 12 mi | 29.5 minutes (±7.0) | Higher |
| Atalissa | 12 mi | 29.7 minutes (±8.3) | Higher |
| Wilton | 12 mi | 22.7 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fruitland, IA (19.5 minutes), Eliza Township, IL (29.9 minutes), Letts, IA (24.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Muscatine County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Stockton | 24.6 minutes (±4.5) |
| 4 | Conesville | 23.7 minutes (±4.0) |
| 5 | Wilton | 22.7 minutes (±4.9) |
| 6 | Fruitland | 19.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 7 | Kent Estates | 17.7 minutes (±3.3) |
| 8 | West Liberty | 16.5 minutes (±2.5) |
| 9 | Muscatine | 16.3 minutes (±1.3) |
Showing 7 of 9 places in Muscatine 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 Muscatine
How long is the average commute in Muscatine?
Workers who live in Muscatine, IA take an average of 16.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Muscatine without a car?
4.8% of households in Muscatine have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Muscatine?
6.3% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in Muscatine worked from home, and 90.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Muscatine city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Muscatine city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Muscatine 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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