How long is the commute from Rock Valley, IA?
Workers who live in Rock Valley, IA take an average of 13.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
6.3% work from home.
9.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 13.4 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Households without a car
- 9.6%
How people in Rock Valley get to work
| Means of transportation | Rock Valley | Sioux County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.2% (±7.2 points) | 76.0% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.2% (±4.7 points) | 6.0% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±1.4 points) | 0.3% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±1.8 points) | 3.4% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.6% (±3.3 points) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.3% (±4.5 points) | 12.8% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Rock Valley, the average commute is not measurably different from Sioux County (13.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Rock Valley, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sioux County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Sioux County, Rock Valley ranks 10 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 892 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Rock Valley
| Vehicles available | Rock Valley | Sioux County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.6% (±4.5 points) | 2.9% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.8% (±6.9 points) | 22.3% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.9% (±9.1 points) | 39.6% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.7% (±9.4 points) | 35.1% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Rock Valley, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Sioux County (2.9%).
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 Rock Valley
| Rock Valley | Sioux County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.3% (±4.5 points) | 12.8% (±1.8 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.4% (±5.4 points) | 95.2% (±1.0 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.6% (±5.0 points) | 92.4% (±1.5 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Rock Valley, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Sioux County (92.4%).
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 Rock Valley
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Valley | — | 13.4 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Doon | 6.0 mi | 14.7 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Hull | 7.9 mi | 14.1 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Alvord | 9.6 mi | 34.0 minutes (±13.0) | Higher |
| Hudson | 9.8 mi | 19.7 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Fairview | 10 mi | 22.9 minutes (±6.9) | Higher |
| Inwood | 10 mi | 18.3 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Sioux Center | 11 mi | 11.7 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Eden Township (Lincoln County) | 12 mi | 28.9 minutes (±7.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Alvord, IA (34.0 minutes), Hudson, SD (19.7 minutes), Fairview, SD (22.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sioux County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Maurice | 16.7 minutes (±2.2) |
| 5 | Hawarden | 15.4 minutes (±2.2) |
| 6 | Boyden | 15.0 minutes (±1.8) |
| 7 | Alton | 14.7 minutes (±2.6) |
| 8 | Granville | 14.6 minutes (±1.8) |
| 9 | Hull | 14.1 minutes (±2.8) |
| 10 | Rock Valley | 13.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 11 | Hospers | 13.3 minutes (±1.7) |
| 12 | Sioux Center | 11.7 minutes (±3.0) |
| 13 | Orange City | 10.2 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 10 of 13 places in Sioux 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 Rock Valley
How long is the average commute in Rock Valley?
Workers who live in Rock Valley, IA take an average of 13.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Rock Valley without a car?
9.6% of households in Rock Valley have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Rock Valley?
6.3% (±4.5 points) of workers who live in Rock Valley worked from home, and 90.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rock Valley city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rock Valley city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rock Valley 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 Rock Valley city, Iowa (place:68205, in state:19).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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