How long is the commute from Osceola, IA?
Workers who live in Osceola, IA take an average of 20.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
7.0% work from home.
17.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.6 minutes (±3.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.0%
- Households without a car
- 17.9%
How people in Osceola get to work
| Means of transportation | Osceola | Clarke County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.6% (±8.2 points) | 80.1% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.4% (±6.0 points) | 9.6% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.0% (±4.5 points) | 8.9% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Osceola, the average commute is not measurably different from Clarke County (24.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Osceola, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Clarke County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Clarke County, Osceola ranks 3 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 590 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Osceola
| Vehicles available | Osceola | Clarke County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 17.9% (±7.1 points) | 12.5% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.1% (±9.0 points) | 22.8% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.6% (±7.9 points) | 32.9% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.4% (±7.8 points) | 31.8% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Osceola, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Clarke County (12.5%).
It is also higher than in Iowa (5.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Osceola
| Osceola | Clarke County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.0% (±4.5 points) | 8.9% (±3.2 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.3% (±3.4 points) | 92.4% (±2.3 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.1% (±3.6 points) | 86.8% (±2.8 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Osceola, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Clarke County (86.8%).
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 Osceola
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osceola | — | 20.6 minutes (±3.3) | — |
| Murray | 8.5 mi | 28.1 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
| Weldon | 9.9 mi | 24.0 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Woodburn | 10 mi | 29.5 minutes (±7.0) | Higher |
| New Virginia | 11 mi | 28.3 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Van Wert | 11 mi | 27.6 minutes (±6.0) | Higher |
| Truro | 12 mi | 33.1 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Thayer | 14 mi | 54.3 minutes (±86.3) | Not measurably different |
| East Peru | 15 mi | 27.4 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Murray, IA (28.1 minutes), Woodburn, IA (29.5 minutes), New Virginia, IA (28.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Clarke County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodburn | 29.5 minutes (±7.0) |
| 2 | Murray | 28.1 minutes (±5.1) |
| 3 | Osceola | 20.6 minutes (±3.3) |
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 Osceola
How long is the average commute in Osceola?
Workers who live in Osceola, IA take an average of 20.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Osceola without a car?
17.9% of households in Osceola have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Osceola?
7.0% (±4.5 points) of workers who live in Osceola worked from home, and 88.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Osceola city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Osceola city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Osceola 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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