How long is the commute from Sioux Center, IA?
Workers who live in Sioux Center, IA take an average of 11.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.0% of workers walk to work.
11.8% work from home.
1.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 11.7 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 11.8%
- Households without a car
- 1.5%
How people in Sioux Center get to work
| Means of transportation | Sioux Center | Sioux County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.8% (±3.1 points) | 76.0% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.5% (±1.9 points) | 6.0% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.3% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.0% (±2.0 points) | 3.4% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.7 points) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.8% (±2.8 points) | 12.8% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Sioux Center, the average commute is not measurably different from Sioux County (13.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sioux Center, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sioux County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Sioux County, Sioux Center ranks 12 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 911 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sioux Center
| Vehicles available | Sioux Center | Sioux County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.5% (±1.2 points) | 2.9% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.1% (±8.1 points) | 22.3% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.5% (±6.5 points) | 39.6% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.9% (±6.2 points) | 35.1% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Sioux Center, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Sioux County (2.9%).
It is also lower than in Iowa (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Sioux Center
| Sioux Center | Sioux County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.8% (±2.8 points) | 12.8% (±1.8 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.1% (±1.5 points) | 95.2% (±1.0 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.1% (±3.2 points) | 92.4% (±1.5 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Sioux Center, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Sioux County (92.4%).
It is also higher than in Iowa (88.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Sioux Center
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Center | — | 11.7 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| Maurice | 7.5 mi | 16.7 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Orange City | 7.7 mi | 10.2 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Hull | 8.1 mi | 14.1 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Alton | 10 mi | 14.7 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Ireton | 10 mi | 25.8 minutes (±5.5) | Higher |
| Rock Valley | 11 mi | 13.4 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Boyden | 12 mi | 15.0 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Struble | 13 mi | 20.0 minutes (±6.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Maurice, IA (16.7 minutes), Ireton, IA (25.8 minutes), Struble, IA (20.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sioux County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Boyden | 15.0 minutes (±1.8) |
| 7 | Alton | 14.7 minutes (±2.6) |
| 8 | Granville | 14.6 minutes (±1.8) |
| 9 | Hull | 14.1 minutes (±2.8) |
| 10 | Rock Valley | 13.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 11 | Hospers | 13.3 minutes (±1.7) |
| 12 | Sioux Center | 11.7 minutes (±3.0) |
| 13 | Orange City | 10.2 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 8 of 13 places in Sioux 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 Sioux Center
How long is the average commute in Sioux Center?
Workers who live in Sioux Center, IA take an average of 11.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sioux Center without a car?
1.5% of households in Sioux Center have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sioux Center?
11.8% (±2.8 points) of workers who live in Sioux Center worked from home, and 93.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sioux Center city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sioux Center city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sioux Center 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 Sioux Center city, Iowa (place:73290, 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 .
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