How long is the commute from Washington, IA?
Workers who live in Washington, IA take an average of 18.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.9% of workers drive alone to work.
3.0% take public transportation.
2.1% of workers walk to work.
5.8% work from home.
6.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.8 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 3.0%
- Work from home
- 5.8%
- Households without a car
- 6.2%
How people in Washington get to work
| Means of transportation | Washington | Washington County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.9% (±5.0 points) | 76.8% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.7% (±4.1 points) | 8.9% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.0% (±3.5 points) | 1.2% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.1% (±1.6 points) | 2.4% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±1.4 points) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.8% (±2.6 points) | 9.8% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Washington, the average commute is lower than in Washington County (23.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Washington, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Washington County (1.2%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Washington County, Washington ranks 7 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 700 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Washington
| Vehicles available | Washington | Washington County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.2% (±2.7 points) | 4.8% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.7% (±6.6 points) | 28.9% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.3% (±4.8 points) | 35.0% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.8% (±5.2 points) | 31.3% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Washington, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Washington County (4.8%).
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 Washington
| Washington | Washington County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.8% (±2.6 points) | 9.8% (±1.8 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.0% (±4.1 points) | 92.9% (±1.6 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.0% (±3.6 points) | 88.7% (±1.8 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Washington, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Washington County (88.7%).
It is also lower than in Iowa (88.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Washington
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | — | 18.8 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| West Chester | 7.0 mi | 21.5 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Ainsworth | 7.3 mi | 21.2 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Crawfordsville | 10 mi | 27.7 minutes (±5.5) | Higher |
| Wayland | 11 mi | 26.8 minutes (±6.6) | Higher |
| Brighton | 11 mi | 29.0 minutes (±7.3) | Higher |
| Kalona | 13 mi | 18.6 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Plain | 14 mi | 21.6 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Olds | 14 mi | 25.7 minutes (±13.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Crawfordsville, IA (27.7 minutes), Wayland, IA (26.8 minutes), Brighton, IA (29.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverside | 32.7 minutes (±8.5) |
| 2 | Brighton | 29.0 minutes (±7.3) |
| 3 | Crawfordsville | 27.7 minutes (±5.5) |
| 4 | Wellman | 25.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 5 | West Chester | 21.5 minutes (±5.6) |
| 6 | Ainsworth | 21.2 minutes (±4.2) |
| 7 | Washington | 18.8 minutes (±2.3) |
| 8 | Kalona | 18.6 minutes (±2.8) |
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 Washington
How long is the average commute in Washington?
Workers who live in Washington, IA take an average of 18.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Washington without a car?
6.2% of households in Washington have no vehicle, and 3.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Washington?
5.8% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in Washington worked from home, and 85.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Washington city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Washington city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Washington 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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