How long is the commute from Polk City, IA?
Workers who live in Polk City, IA take an average of 24.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
21.9% work from home.
3.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.3 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 21.9%
- Households without a car
- 3.9%
How people in Polk City get to work
| Means of transportation | Polk City | Polk County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.0% (±7.0 points) | 72.4% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.6% (±2.5 points) | 8.4% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 0.5% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 1.4% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 21.9% (±6.7 points) | 15.7% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Polk City, the average commute is higher than in Polk County (20.0 minutes).
It is also higher than in Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Polk City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Polk County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Polk County, Polk City ranks 3 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 368 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Polk City
| Vehicles available | Polk City | Polk County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% (±5.1 points) | 5.8% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 13.4% (±6.9 points) | 33.5% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.8% (±9.5 points) | 39.3% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 35.9% (±8.6 points) | 21.3% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Polk City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Polk County (5.8%).
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 Polk City
| Polk City | Polk County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 21.9% (±6.7 points) | 15.7% (±0.6 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±1.1 points) | 96.9% (±0.3 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.0% (±4.8 points) | 91.9% (±0.6 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Polk City, 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 Polk City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polk City | — | 24.3 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Granger | 5.1 mi | 25.9 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Sheldahl | 5.9 mi | 27.5 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Alleman | 6.1 mi | 23.5 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Johnston | 6.2 mi | 19.7 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Slater | 7.0 mi | 23.3 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Ankeny | 7.2 mi | 21.1 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Madrid | 8.2 mi | 26.7 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Grimes | 8.3 mi | 19.6 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Johnston, IA (19.7 minutes), Ankeny, IA (21.1 minutes), Grimes, IA (19.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Runnells | 33.0 minutes (±6.3) |
| 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) |
Showing 9 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 Polk City
How long is the average commute in Polk City?
Workers who live in Polk City, IA take an average of 24.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Polk City without a car?
3.9% of households in Polk City have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Polk City?
21.9% (±6.7 points) of workers who live in Polk City worked from home, and 94.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Polk City city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Polk City city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Polk City 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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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