How long is the commute from Royal, IA?
Workers who live in Royal, IA take an average of 23.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
62.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.7% of workers walk to work.
4.3% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.5 minutes (±4.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.3%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Royal get to work
| Means of transportation | Royal | Clay County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 62.5% (±17.4 points) | 80.8% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 27.1% (±16.3 points) | 8.5% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±8.0 points) | 0.8% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.7% (±3.7 points) | 3.4% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±2.4 points) | 0.4% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.3% (±5.1 points) | 6.1% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Royal, the average commute is higher than in Clay County (17.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Royal, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Clay County (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Clay County, Royal ranks 5 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 413 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Royal
| Vehicles available | Royal | Clay County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±11.5 points) | 5.5% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.3% (±12.7 points) | 33.8% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.8% (±13.9 points) | 36.1% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.9% (±10.1 points) | 24.5% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Royal, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Clay County (5.5%).
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 Royal
| Royal | Clay County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.3% (±5.1 points) | 6.1% (±1.6 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.7% (±6.9 points) | 95.8% (±1.6 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.3% (±7.9 points) | 89.5% (±2.6 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Royal, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Clay County (89.5%).
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 Royal
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal | — | 23.5 minutes (±4.3) | — |
| Rossie | 5.9 mi | 13.5 minutes (±5.4) | Lower |
| Everly | 7.2 mi | 25.3 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Greenville | 7.7 mi | 24.3 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Spencer | 8.7 mi | 15.8 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Peterson | 11 mi | 25.8 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Linn Grove | 12 mi | 24.4 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Sutherland | 12 mi | 21.4 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Hartley | 13 mi | 21.0 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Rossie, IA (13.5 minutes), Spencer, IA (15.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Clay County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peterson | 25.8 minutes (±5.8) |
| 2 | Everly | 25.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 3 | Webb | 24.8 minutes (±7.4) |
| 4 | Greenville | 24.3 minutes (±6.1) |
| 5 | Royal | 23.5 minutes (±4.3) |
| 6 | Dickens | 19.4 minutes (±6.3) |
| 7 | Fostoria | 18.9 minutes (±5.0) |
| 8 | Spencer | 15.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 9 | Rossie | 13.5 minutes (±5.4) |
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 Royal
How long is the average commute in Royal?
Workers who live in Royal, IA take an average of 23.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Royal without a car?
0.0% of households in Royal have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Royal?
4.3% (±5.1 points) of workers who live in Royal worked from home, and 88.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Royal city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Royal city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Royal 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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