How long is the commute from Oskaloosa, IA?
Workers who live in Oskaloosa, IA take an average of 16.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
4.2% of workers walk to work.
6.5% work from home.
5.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.0 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Households without a car
- 5.5%
How people in Oskaloosa get to work
| Means of transportation | Oskaloosa | Mahaska County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.4% (±4.0 points) | 80.3% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.4% (±3.1 points) | 8.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 0.2% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.2% (±2.3 points) | 3.0% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.5 points) | 0.4% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.5% (±2.3 points) | 7.5% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Oskaloosa, the average commute is lower than in Mahaska County (18.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Oskaloosa, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Mahaska County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Mahaska County, Oskaloosa ranks 9 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 823 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Oskaloosa
| Vehicles available | Oskaloosa | Mahaska County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.5% (±2.4 points) | 4.0% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.5% (±4.7 points) | 29.1% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.2% (±3.8 points) | 34.0% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.8% (±4.2 points) | 33.0% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Oskaloosa, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Mahaska County (4.0%).
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 Oskaloosa
| Oskaloosa | Mahaska County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.5% (±2.3 points) | 7.5% (±1.7 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.9% (±2.4 points) | 94.5% (±1.3 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.8% (±3.0 points) | 89.7% (±1.8 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Oskaloosa, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Mahaska County (89.7%).
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 Oskaloosa
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oskaloosa | — | 16.0 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| University Park | 1.4 mi | 17.1 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Beacon | 2.4 mi | 32.2 minutes (±13.8) | Higher |
| Keomah Village | 5.4 mi | 20.4 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Leighton | 8.2 mi | 21.1 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
| Eddyville | 9.2 mi | 17.6 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Rose Hill | 9.4 mi | 25.9 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
| Fremont | 12 mi | 26.4 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| New Sharon | 12 mi | 18.6 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Beacon, IA (32.2 minutes), Keomah Village, IA (20.4 minutes), Rose Hill, IA (25.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Mahaska County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Rose Hill | 25.9 minutes (±5.2) |
| 4 | Barnes City | 21.7 minutes (±7.5) |
| 5 | Leighton | 21.1 minutes (±7.0) |
| 6 | Keomah Village | 20.4 minutes (±3.8) |
| 7 | New Sharon | 18.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 8 | University Park | 17.1 minutes (±3.2) |
| 9 | Oskaloosa | 16.0 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 7 of 9 places in Mahaska 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 Oskaloosa
How long is the average commute in Oskaloosa?
Workers who live in Oskaloosa, IA take an average of 16.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Oskaloosa without a car?
5.5% of households in Oskaloosa have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Oskaloosa?
6.5% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in Oskaloosa worked from home, and 88.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oskaloosa city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oskaloosa city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oskaloosa 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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