How long is the commute from Pleasant Hill, IA?
Workers who live in Pleasant Hill, IA take an average of 22.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
12.9% work from home.
1.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.2 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 12.9%
- Households without a car
- 1.4%
How people in Pleasant Hill get to work
| Means of transportation | Pleasant Hill | Polk County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.2% (±6.3 points) | 72.4% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.6% (±2.2 points) | 8.4% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 0.5% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±2.1 points) | 1.4% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.0% (±1.7 points) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.9% (±4.8 points) | 15.7% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Pleasant Hill, the average commute is not measurably different from Polk County (20.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Pleasant Hill, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Polk County (0.5%).
It is also lower than in Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Polk County, Pleasant Hill ranks 8 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 490 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Pleasant Hill
| Vehicles available | Pleasant Hill | Polk County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.4% (±1.7 points) | 5.8% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.4% (±5.9 points) | 33.5% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.6% (±7.3 points) | 39.3% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 30.6% (±5.6 points) | 21.3% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Pleasant Hill, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Polk County (5.8%).
It is also lower than in Iowa (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Pleasant Hill
| Pleasant Hill | Polk County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.9% (±4.8 points) | 15.7% (±0.6 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.5% (±0.6 points) | 96.9% (±0.3 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.2% (±3.4 points) | 91.9% (±0.6 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Pleasant Hill, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Polk County (91.9%).
It is also higher than in Iowa (88.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Pleasant Hill
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Hill | — | 22.2 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| Altoona | 3.8 mi | 22.5 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Des Moines | 5.7 mi | 19.5 minutes (±0.5) | Not measurably different |
| Carlisle | 5.9 mi | 26.2 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Bondurant | 7.3 mi | 22.3 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Saylorville | 8.5 mi | 17.5 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Mitchellville | 8.7 mi | 23.8 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Runnells | 9.4 mi | 33.0 minutes (±6.3) | Higher |
| Ankeny | 10 mi | 21.1 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Saylorville, IA (17.5 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Runnells, IA (33.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Polk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Elkhart | 25.9 minutes (±4.4) |
| 3 | Polk City | 24.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 4 | Mitchellville | 23.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 5 | Alleman | 23.5 minutes (±4.0) |
| 6 | Altoona | 22.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 7 | Bondurant | 22.3 minutes (±2.1) |
| 8 | Pleasant Hill | 22.2 minutes (±3.0) |
| 9 | Ankeny | 21.1 minutes (±1.0) |
| 10 | Clive | 20.7 minutes (±1.9) |
| 11 | Johnston | 19.7 minutes (±1.2) |
| 12 | Grimes | 19.6 minutes (±1.3) |
| 13 | Des Moines | 19.5 minutes (±0.5) |
| 14 | Urbandale | 18.9 minutes (±0.9) |
Showing 13 of 17 places in Polk 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 Pleasant Hill
How long is the average commute in Pleasant Hill?
Workers who live in Pleasant Hill, IA take an average of 22.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Pleasant Hill without a car?
1.4% of households in Pleasant Hill have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Pleasant Hill?
12.9% (±4.8 points) of workers who live in Pleasant Hill worked from home, and 94.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pleasant Hill city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pleasant Hill city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pleasant Hill 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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Figures last updated on .
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