How long is the commute from Story City, IA?
Workers who live in Story City, IA take an average of 23.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
88.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
7.5% work from home.
5.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.4 minutes (±6.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.5%
- Households without a car
- 5.4%
How people in Story City get to work
| Means of transportation | Story City | Story County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 88.9% (±6.0 points) | 68.3% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.4% (±3.4 points) | 6.9% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.5 points) | 3.9% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 7.3% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±1.1 points) | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.5% (±4.9 points) | 11.8% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Story City, the average commute is not measurably different from Story County (17.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Story City, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Story County (3.9%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Story County, Story City ranks 9 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 418 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Story City
| Vehicles available | Story City | Story County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.4% (±3.6 points) | 5.8% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.5% (±11.3 points) | 33.9% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.5% (±11.4 points) | 37.3% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.6% (±8.3 points) | 23.1% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Story City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Story 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 Story City
| Story City | Story County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.5% (±4.9 points) | 11.8% (±1.1 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.8% (±3.4 points) | 97.7% (±0.6 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.0% (±4.4 points) | 80.4% (±1.6 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Story City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Story County (80.4%).
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 Story City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Story City | — | 23.4 minutes (±6.2) | — |
| Randall | 3.6 mi | 28.5 minutes (±8.6) | Not measurably different |
| Roland | 4.5 mi | 24.7 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Gilbert | 6.3 mi | 18.3 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Ellsworth | 8.6 mi | 23.8 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Jewell Junction | 9.1 mi | 24.5 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| McCallsburg | 10 mi | 22.2 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
| Ames | 11 mi | 15.6 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| Radcliffe | 12 mi | 38.6 minutes (±9.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ames, IA (15.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Radcliffe, IA (38.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Story County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Collins | 28.7 minutes (±2.5) |
| 4 | Sheldahl | 27.5 minutes (±5.5) |
| 5 | Huxley | 25.8 minutes (±2.3) |
| 6 | Zearing | 25.2 minutes (±7.3) |
| 7 | Roland | 24.7 minutes (±3.5) |
| 8 | Cambridge | 24.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 9 | Story City | 23.4 minutes (±6.2) |
| 10 | Slater | 23.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 11 | McCallsburg | 22.2 minutes (±6.7) |
| 12 | Kelley | 21.7 minutes (±3.6) |
| 13 | Gilbert | 18.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 14 | Nevada | 18.0 minutes (±2.5) |
| 15 | Ames | 15.6 minutes (±0.8) |
Showing 13 of 15 places in Story 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 Story City
How long is the average commute in Story City?
Workers who live in Story City, IA take an average of 23.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Story City without a car?
5.4% of households in Story City have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Story City?
7.5% (±4.9 points) of workers who live in Story City worked from home, and 91.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Story City city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Story City city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Story City 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 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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