How long is the commute from Sheldon, IA?
Workers who live in Sheldon, IA take an average of 16.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
4.4% work from home.
4.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.6 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Households without a car
- 4.8%
How people in Sheldon get to work
| Means of transportation | Sheldon | O'Brien County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.1% (±7.2 points) | 79.3% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 16.7% (±7.8 points) | 9.8% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±1.1 points) | 0.3% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±1.6 points) | 2.6% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±1.1 points) | 0.8% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.4% (±2.7 points) | 7.1% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Sheldon, the average commute is not measurably different from O'Brien County (19.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sheldon, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from O'Brien County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In O'Brien County, Sheldon ranks 6 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 799 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sheldon
| Vehicles available | Sheldon | O'Brien County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% (±3.1 points) | 4.7% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.4% (±8.6 points) | 26.5% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.3% (±7.9 points) | 36.1% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.5% (±6.4 points) | 32.7% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Sheldon, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from O'Brien County (4.7%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Sheldon
| Sheldon | O'Brien County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.4% (±2.7 points) | 7.1% (±1.6 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% (±3.1 points) | 94.1% (±1.6 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.3% (±3.4 points) | 90.1% (±2.0 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Sheldon, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in O'Brien County (90.1%).
It is also higher than in Iowa (88.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Sheldon
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheldon | — | 16.6 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| Matlock | 6.4 mi | 18.0 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Archer | 6.7 mi | 12.4 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Hospers | 8.0 mi | 13.3 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Boyden | 8.1 mi | 15.0 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Ashton | 9.3 mi | 20.2 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Sanborn | 9.5 mi | 17.5 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Primghar | 13 mi | 29.0 minutes (±6.1) | Higher |
| Granville | 14 mi | 14.6 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Primghar, IA (29.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across O'Brien County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Primghar | 29.0 minutes (±6.1) |
| 2 | Sutherland | 21.4 minutes (±3.6) |
| 3 | Hartley | 21.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 4 | Calumet | 20.0 minutes (±10.1) |
| 5 | Sanborn | 17.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 6 | Sheldon | 16.6 minutes (±3.0) |
| 7 | Paullina | 15.5 minutes (±2.4) |
| 8 | Archer | 12.4 minutes (±4.0) |
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 Sheldon
How long is the average commute in Sheldon?
Workers who live in Sheldon, IA take an average of 16.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sheldon without a car?
4.8% of households in Sheldon have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sheldon?
4.4% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Sheldon worked from home, and 95.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sheldon city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sheldon city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sheldon 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 Sheldon city, Iowa (place:72390, 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 last updated on .
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