How long is the commute from Spencer, IA?
Workers who live in Spencer, IA take an average of 15.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.2% of workers drive alone to work.
1.1% take public transportation.
3.1% of workers walk to work.
5.8% work from home.
7.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.8 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 1.1%
- Work from home
- 5.8%
- Households without a car
- 7.2%
How people in Spencer get to work
| Means of transportation | Spencer | Clay County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.2% (±4.5 points) | 80.8% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.3% (±2.6 points) | 8.5% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.1% (±1.5 points) | 0.8% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.1% (±1.8 points) | 3.4% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.5 points) | 0.4% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.8% (±2.2 points) | 6.1% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Spencer, the average commute is not measurably different from Clay County (17.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Spencer, 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 lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Clay County, Spencer ranks 8 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 831 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Spencer
| Vehicles available | Spencer | Clay County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.2% (±3.1 points) | 5.5% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.7% (±5.7 points) | 33.8% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.5% (±6.2 points) | 36.1% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.6% (±4.0 points) | 24.5% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Spencer, 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 Spencer
| Spencer | Clay County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.8% (±2.2 points) | 6.1% (±1.6 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.4% (±1.9 points) | 95.8% (±1.6 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.1% (±3.4 points) | 89.5% (±2.6 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Spencer, 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 Spencer
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer | — | 15.8 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Fostoria | 6.6 mi | 18.9 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Dickens | 6.6 mi | 19.4 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Everly | 8.4 mi | 25.3 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Royal | 8.7 mi | 23.5 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Greenville | 9.0 mi | 24.3 minutes (±6.1) | Higher |
| Rossie | 9.4 mi | 13.5 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Ruthven | 13 mi | 21.8 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Milford | 13 mi | 19.4 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Everly, IA (25.3 minutes), Royal, IA (23.5 minutes), Greenville, IA (24.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
Showing 8 of 9 places in Clay 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 Spencer
How long is the average commute in Spencer?
Workers who live in Spencer, IA take an average of 15.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Spencer without a car?
7.2% of households in Spencer have no vehicle, and 1.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Spencer?
5.8% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in Spencer worked from home, and 89.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spencer city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spencer city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spencer city, Iowa
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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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