How long is the commute from Prairie City, IA?
Workers who live in Prairie City, IA take an average of 26.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.0% of workers walk to work.
15.8% work from home.
1.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.4 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 15.8%
- Households without a car
- 1.5%
How people in Prairie City get to work
| Means of transportation | Prairie City | Jasper County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.0% (±5.9 points) | 78.0% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.8% (±2.3 points) | 8.1% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.0% (±2.9 points) | 1.9% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.8% (±4.5 points) | 10.6% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Prairie City, the average commute is higher than in Jasper County (23.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Prairie City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jasper County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Jasper County, Prairie City ranks 6 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 264 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Prairie City
| Vehicles available | Prairie City | Jasper County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.5% (±1.4 points) | 4.4% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.7% (±6.3 points) | 28.9% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.3% (±6.7 points) | 37.0% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 40.4% (±7.1 points) | 29.7% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Prairie City, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Jasper County (4.4%).
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 Prairie City
| Prairie City | Jasper County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.8% (±4.5 points) | 10.6% (±1.4 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.7% (±3.5 points) | 94.1% (±1.4 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.4% (±5.1 points) | 90.4% (±1.6 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Prairie City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Jasper County (90.4%).
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 Prairie City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie City | — | 26.4 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Colfax | 5.8 mi | 19.8 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Runnells | 8.3 mi | 33.0 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Mitchellville | 8.4 mi | 23.8 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Monroe | 8.8 mi | 24.4 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Swan | 9.6 mi | 33.6 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
| Valeria | 10 mi | 29.7 minutes (±11.2) | Not measurably different |
| Lambs Grove | 11 mi | 24.2 minutes (±7.8) | Not measurably different |
| Reasnor | 11 mi | 27.8 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Colfax, IA (19.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jasper County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mingo | 30.8 minutes (±4.7) |
| 2 | Valeria | 29.7 minutes (±11.2) |
| 3 | Lynnville | 28.3 minutes (±8.0) |
| 4 | Reasnor | 27.8 minutes (±7.5) |
| 5 | Baxter | 26.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 6 | Prairie City | 26.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 7 | Monroe | 24.4 minutes (±2.6) |
| 8 | Lambs Grove | 24.2 minutes (±7.8) |
| 9 | Kellogg | 23.2 minutes (±3.7) |
| 10 | Newton | 22.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 11 | Sully | 21.9 minutes (±3.1) |
| 12 | Colfax | 19.8 minutes (±2.2) |
Showing 12 of 13 places in Jasper 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 Prairie City
How long is the average commute in Prairie City?
Workers who live in Prairie City, IA take an average of 26.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Prairie City without a car?
1.5% of households in Prairie City have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Prairie City?
15.8% (±4.5 points) of workers who live in Prairie City worked from home, and 89.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prairie City city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prairie City city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prairie 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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