How long is the commute from Rockwell City, IA?
Workers who live in Rockwell City, IA take an average of 22.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
4.6% work from home.
6.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.6 minutes (±3.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.6%
- Households without a car
- 6.6%
How people in Rockwell City get to work
| Means of transportation | Rockwell City | Calhoun County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.8% (±6.7 points) | 78.8% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 21.7% (±5.4 points) | 8.3% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.1 points) | 0.2% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±1.2 points) | 3.4% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.2% (±3.6 points) | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.6% (±2.4 points) | 7.6% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Rockwell City, the average commute is not measurably different from Calhoun County (22.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Rockwell City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Calhoun County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Calhoun County, Rockwell City ranks 6 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 461 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Rockwell City
| Vehicles available | Rockwell City | Calhoun County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.6% (±3.4 points) | 3.4% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.5% (±7.4 points) | 28.9% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.1% (±6.7 points) | 37.0% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.8% (±5.6 points) | 30.7% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Rockwell City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Calhoun County (3.4%).
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 Rockwell City
| Rockwell City | Calhoun County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.6% (±2.4 points) | 7.6% (±1.7 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.3% (±3.0 points) | 93.1% (±1.4 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.8% (±4.4 points) | 87.2% (±1.9 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Rockwell City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Calhoun County (87.2%).
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 Rockwell City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwell City | — | 22.6 minutes (±3.7) | — |
| Rinard | 8.4 mi | 28.2 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Knierim | 9.7 mi | 22.9 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Lohrville | 9.9 mi | 20.7 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Manson | 10 mi | 22.3 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Somers | 10 mi | 27.3 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
| Lake City | 10 mi | 18.0 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Pomeroy | 11 mi | 25.2 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Lytton | 12 mi | 34.4 minutes (±6.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lake City, IA (18.0 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rinard, IA (28.2 minutes), Lytton, IA (34.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Calhoun County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farnhamville | 31.6 minutes (±8.4) |
| 2 | Rinard | 28.2 minutes (±4.0) |
| 3 | Somers | 27.3 minutes (±7.4) |
| 4 | Pomeroy | 25.2 minutes (±3.5) |
| 5 | Knierim | 22.9 minutes (±4.0) |
| 6 | Rockwell City | 22.6 minutes (±3.7) |
| 7 | Manson | 22.3 minutes (±3.7) |
| 8 | Lohrville | 20.7 minutes (±4.0) |
| 9 | Lake City | 18.0 minutes (±2.4) |
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 Rockwell City
How long is the average commute in Rockwell City?
Workers who live in Rockwell City, IA take an average of 22.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Rockwell City without a car?
6.6% of households in Rockwell City have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Rockwell City?
4.6% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in Rockwell City worked from home, and 86.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockwell City city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockwell City city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockwell 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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