How long is the commute from Seymour, IA?
Workers who live in Seymour, IA take an average of 25.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
5.8% of workers walk to work.
4.6% work from home.
9.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.2 minutes (±6.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.6%
- Households without a car
- 9.6%
How people in Seymour get to work
| Means of transportation | Seymour | Wayne County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.3% (±8.0 points) | 75.8% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.1% (±5.9 points) | 11.0% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±9.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.8% (±4.1 points) | 5.4% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±1.8 points) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.6% (±4.5 points) | 6.2% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Seymour, the average commute is not measurably different from Wayne County (25.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Seymour, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Wayne County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Wayne County, Seymour ranks 4 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 324 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Seymour
| Vehicles available | Seymour | Wayne County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.6% (±7.1 points) | 6.7% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.6% (±10.0 points) | 26.0% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.1% (±10.7 points) | 39.5% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.7% (±7.1 points) | 27.8% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Seymour, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Wayne County (6.7%).
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 Seymour
| Seymour | Wayne County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.6% (±4.5 points) | 6.2% (±2.1 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.3% (±6.7 points) | 87.3% (±2.1 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 71.4% (±11.8 points) | 79.4% (±2.9 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Seymour, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Wayne County (79.4%).
It is also lower than in Iowa (88.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Seymour
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seymour | — | 25.2 minutes (±6.3) | — |
| Promise City | 4.7 mi | 31.2 minutes (±12.7) | Not measurably different |
| Plano | 6.4 mi | 19.7 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Numa | 7.4 mi | 20.3 minutes (±9.2) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Putnam County) | 11 mi | 16.9 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Cincinnati | 11 mi | 18.3 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Mystic | 11 mi | 16.8 minutes (±3.8) | Lower |
| Corydon | 12 mi | 18.1 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Allerton | 13 mi | 22.1 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Union Township (Putnam County), MO (16.9 minutes), Mystic, IA (16.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Wayne County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lineville | 50.1 minutes (±16.4) |
| 2 | Promise City | 31.2 minutes (±12.7) |
| 3 (tie) | Humeston | 25.2 minutes (±6.7) |
| 3 (tie) | Seymour | 25.2 minutes (±6.3) |
| 5 | Allerton | 22.1 minutes (±6.1) |
| 6 | Corydon | 18.1 minutes (±3.4) |
| 7 | Clio | 16.0 minutes (±5.5) |
| 8 | Millerton | 14.8 minutes (±3.7) |
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 Seymour
How long is the average commute in Seymour?
Workers who live in Seymour, IA take an average of 25.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Seymour without a car?
9.6% of households in Seymour have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Seymour?
4.6% (±4.5 points) of workers who live in Seymour worked from home, and 71.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Seymour city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Seymour city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Seymour 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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