How long is the commute from Runnells, IA?
Workers who live in Runnells, IA take an average of 33.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
9.1% work from home.
4.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.0 minutes (±6.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Households without a car
- 4.6%
How people in Runnells get to work
| Means of transportation | Runnells | Polk County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.1% (±8.3 points) | 72.4% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.2% (±5.1 points) | 8.4% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±10.2 points) | 0.5% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±1.5 points) | 1.4% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±2.8 points) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.1% (±5.9 points) | 15.7% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Runnells, the average commute is higher than in Polk County (20.0 minutes).
It is also higher than in Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Runnells, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Polk County, Runnells ranks 1 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 76 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Runnells
| Vehicles available | Runnells | Polk County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.6% (±7.1 points) | 5.8% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.4% (±9.9 points) | 33.5% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.9% (±11.9 points) | 39.3% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 43.1% (±11.7 points) | 21.3% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Runnells, 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 Runnells
| Runnells | Polk County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.1% (±5.9 points) | 15.7% (±0.6 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.0% (±4.0 points) | 96.9% (±0.3 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.2% (±8.2 points) | 91.9% (±0.6 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Runnells, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Polk County (91.9%).
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 Runnells
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runnells | — | 33.0 minutes (±6.3) | — |
| Swan | 4.2 mi | 33.6 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
| Hartford | 4.6 mi | 30.4 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Carlisle | 7.1 mi | 26.2 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Prairie City | 8.3 mi | 26.4 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Hill | 9.4 mi | 22.2 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Pleasantville | 10.0 mi | 25.7 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Sandyville | 10 mi | 22.1 minutes (±10.6) | Not measurably different |
| Mitchellville | 11 mi | 23.8 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pleasant Hill, IA (22.2 minutes), Mitchellville, IA (23.8 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) |
Showing 7 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 Runnells
How long is the average commute in Runnells?
Workers who live in Runnells, IA take an average of 33.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Runnells without a car?
4.6% of households in Runnells have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Runnells?
9.1% (±5.9 points) of workers who live in Runnells worked from home, and 90.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Runnells city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Runnells city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Runnells 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 Runnells city, Iowa (place:69240, 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 .