How long is the commute from Pella, IA?
Workers who live in Pella, IA take an average of 13.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
7.9% of workers walk to work.
9.6% work from home.
3.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 13.7 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.6%
- Households without a car
- 3.6%
How people in Pella get to work
| Means of transportation | Pella | Marion County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.8% (±3.7 points) | 78.8% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.0% (±1.3 points) | 5.5% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.4 points) | 0.2% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 7.9% (±1.7 points) | 3.3% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.8% (±1.6 points) | 2.0% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.6% (±3.0 points) | 10.2% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Pella, the average commute is lower than in Marion County (21.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Pella, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Marion County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Marion County, Pella ranks 9 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 886 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Pella
| Vehicles available | Pella | Marion County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% (±1.9 points) | 3.4% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.4% (±4.1 points) | 25.5% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.2% (±5.1 points) | 37.8% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.8% (±5.3 points) | 33.3% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Pella, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Marion County (3.4%).
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 Pella
| Pella | Marion County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.6% (±3.0 points) | 10.2% (±1.9 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.9% (±1.7 points) | 94.7% (±1.2 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.0% (±3.1 points) | 88.4% (±1.6 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Pella, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Marion County (88.4%).
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 Pella
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pella | — | 13.7 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Harvey | 6.0 mi | 20.7 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Leighton | 8.2 mi | 21.1 minutes (±7.0) | Higher |
| Knoxville | 11 mi | 23.0 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Monroe | 12 mi | 24.4 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Sully | 13 mi | 21.9 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Reasnor | 13 mi | 27.8 minutes (±7.5) | Higher |
| Lynnville | 13 mi | 28.3 minutes (±8.0) | Higher |
| Bussey | 14 mi | 29.1 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Harvey, IA (20.7 minutes), Leighton, IA (21.1 minutes), Knoxville, IA (23.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Marion County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Marysville | 33.1 minutes (±10.9) |
| 4 | Bussey | 29.1 minutes (±5.1) |
| 5 | Melcher-Dallas | 26.5 minutes (±3.6) |
| 6 | Pleasantville | 25.7 minutes (±4.0) |
| 7 | Knoxville | 23.0 minutes (±3.5) |
| 8 | Harvey | 20.7 minutes (±4.1) |
| 9 | Pella | 13.7 minutes (±1.5) |
Showing 7 of 9 places in Marion 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 Pella
How long is the average commute in Pella?
Workers who live in Pella, IA take an average of 13.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Pella without a car?
3.6% of households in Pella have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Pella?
9.6% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in Pella worked from home, and 89.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pella city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pella city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pella 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 Pella city, Iowa (place:62040, in state:19).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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