How long is the commute from Oelwein, IA?
Workers who live in Oelwein, IA take an average of 22.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
5.1% of workers walk to work.
5.3% work from home.
9.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.8 minutes (±4.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.3%
- Households without a car
- 9.6%
How people in Oelwein get to work
| Means of transportation | Oelwein | Fayette County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.9% (±5.8 points) | 79.4% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.6% (±4.5 points) | 7.4% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.3% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.1% (±3.4 points) | 4.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±1.5 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.3% (±3.7 points) | 7.3% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Oelwein, the average commute is not measurably different from Fayette County (22.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Oelwein, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Fayette County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Fayette County, Oelwein ranks 9 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 453 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Oelwein
| Vehicles available | Oelwein | Fayette County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.6% (±4.3 points) | 5.7% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.4% (±6.6 points) | 30.4% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.1% (±5.8 points) | 33.7% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.0% (±5.8 points) | 30.2% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Oelwein, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Fayette County (5.7%).
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 Oelwein
| Oelwein | Fayette County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.3% (±3.7 points) | 7.3% (±1.5 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.3% (±4.5 points) | 90.7% (±1.8 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.2% (±4.6 points) | 85.3% (±2.1 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Oelwein, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Fayette County (85.3%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (88.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Oelwein
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oelwein | — | 22.8 minutes (±4.2) | — |
| Hazleton | 3.7 mi | 21.7 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Stanley | 5.5 mi | 30.3 minutes (±11.2) | Not measurably different |
| Fairbank | 7.2 mi | 25.5 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Maynard | 7.2 mi | 24.8 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Westgate | 7.9 mi | 32.0 minutes (±6.8) | Higher |
| Aurora | 10.0 mi | 27.6 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Fayette | 13 mi | 15.3 minutes (±3.7) | Lower |
| Randalia | 13 mi | 28.3 minutes (±9.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fayette, IA (15.3 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Westgate, IA (32.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Fayette County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Wadena | 31.3 minutes (±7.9) |
| 4 | Randalia | 28.3 minutes (±9.2) |
| 5 | St. Lucas | 25.5 minutes (±5.3) |
| 6 | Maynard | 24.8 minutes (±6.0) |
| 7 | Clermont | 23.7 minutes (±3.8) |
| 8 | Hawkeye | 23.2 minutes (±3.0) |
| 9 | Oelwein | 22.8 minutes (±4.2) |
| 10 | Waucoma | 19.2 minutes (±5.0) |
| 11 | West Union | 18.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 12 | Elgin | 17.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 13 | Fayette | 15.3 minutes (±3.7) |
Showing 11 of 13 places in Fayette 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 Oelwein
How long is the average commute in Oelwein?
Workers who live in Oelwein, IA take an average of 22.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Oelwein without a car?
9.6% of households in Oelwein have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Oelwein?
5.3% (±3.7 points) of workers who live in Oelwein worked from home, and 85.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oelwein city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oelwein city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oelwein 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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