How long is the commute from Nora Springs, IA?
Workers who live in Nora Springs, IA take an average of 23.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
11.2% work from home.
6.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.9 minutes (±3.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 11.2%
- Households without a car
- 6.6%
How people in Nora Springs get to work
| Means of transportation | Nora Springs | Floyd County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.7% (±5.5 points) | 80.6% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.8% (±2.4 points) | 8.8% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.6 points) | 0.1% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±3.6 points) | 1.9% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.2% (±4.5 points) | 7.9% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Nora Springs, the average commute is higher than in Floyd County (18.9 minutes).
It is also higher than in Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Nora Springs, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Floyd County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Floyd County, Nora Springs ranks 4 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 387 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Nora Springs
| Vehicles available | Nora Springs | Floyd County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.6% (±3.7 points) | 6.7% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.2% (±6.8 points) | 27.7% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.9% (±5.9 points) | 30.7% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 47.4% (±8.2 points) | 34.9% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Nora Springs, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Floyd County (6.7%).
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 Nora Springs
| Nora Springs | Floyd County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.2% (±4.5 points) | 7.9% (±2.2 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.6% (±3.2 points) | 89.4% (±2.9 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.6% (±5.6 points) | 83.4% (±3.0 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Nora Springs, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Floyd County (83.4%).
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 Nora Springs
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nora Springs | — | 23.9 minutes (±3.8) | — |
| Rudd | 5.4 mi | 24.9 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Rock Falls | 5.9 mi | 19.9 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Rockford | 7.0 mi | 23.0 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Plymouth | 9.1 mi | 21.9 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Mason City | 9.7 mi | 13.5 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Orchard | 13 mi | 13.4 minutes (±7.4) | Lower |
| Grafton | 13 mi | 20.6 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Osage | 14 mi | 17.2 minutes (±3.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Mason City, IA (13.5 minutes), Orchard, IA (13.4 minutes), Osage, IA (17.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Floyd County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colwell | 26.3 minutes (±8.9) |
| 2 | Marble Rock | 25.4 minutes (±4.7) |
| 3 | Rudd | 24.9 minutes (±5.0) |
| 4 | Nora Springs | 23.9 minutes (±3.8) |
| 5 | Rockford | 23.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 6 | Floyd | 18.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 7 | Charles City | 15.2 minutes (±2.3) |
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 Nora Springs
How long is the average commute in Nora Springs?
Workers who live in Nora Springs, IA take an average of 23.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Nora Springs without a car?
6.6% of households in Nora Springs have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Nora Springs?
11.2% (±4.5 points) of workers who live in Nora Springs worked from home, and 87.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Nora Springs city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Nora Springs city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Nora Springs 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 Nora Springs city, Iowa (place:56910, 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 last updated on .
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