How long is the commute from Waukee, IA?
Workers who live in Waukee, IA take an average of 19.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
22.0% work from home.
2.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.8 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 22.0%
- Households without a car
- 2.7%
How people in Waukee get to work
| Means of transportation | Waukee | Dallas County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.0% (±3.8 points) | 70.4% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.5% (±2.2 points) | 6.3% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.2 points) | 0.1% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.3 points) | 1.1% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±0.7 points) | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 22.0% (±3.7 points) | 20.2% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Waukee, the average commute is not measurably different from Dallas County (21.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Waukee, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Dallas County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Dallas County, Waukee ranks 13 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 638 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Waukee
| Vehicles available | Waukee | Dallas County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.7% (±1.3 points) | 2.9% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.6% (±4.1 points) | 28.9% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.8% (±4.1 points) | 46.1% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.8% (±2.4 points) | 22.1% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Waukee, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Dallas 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 Waukee
| Waukee | Dallas County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 22.0% (±3.7 points) | 20.2% (±1.4 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.3% (±0.8 points) | 97.8% (±0.5 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.8% (±2.0 points) | 92.4% (±0.9 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Waukee, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Dallas County (92.4%).
It is also higher than in Iowa (88.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Waukee
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waukee | — | 19.8 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| Clive | 4.7 mi | 20.7 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Van Meter | 5.5 mi | 22.0 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| West Des Moines | 5.9 mi | 18.3 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| Urbandale | 6.2 mi | 18.9 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Adel | 6.8 mi | 21.8 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Grimes | 7.3 mi | 19.6 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| De Soto | 7.5 mi | 32.1 minutes (±7.0) | Higher |
| Dallas Center | 8.3 mi | 25.8 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Van Meter, IA (22.0 minutes), De Soto, IA (32.1 minutes), Dallas Center, IA (25.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Dallas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Dallas Center | 25.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 8 | Perry | 24.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 9 | Van Meter | 22.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 10 | Dawson | 21.9 minutes (±8.6) |
| 11 | Adel | 21.8 minutes (±2.2) |
| 12 | Bouton | 20.7 minutes (±3.7) |
| 13 | Waukee | 19.8 minutes (±1.4) |
| 14 | Woodward | 19.0 minutes (±5.3) |
Showing 8 of 14 places in Dallas 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 Waukee
How long is the average commute in Waukee?
Workers who live in Waukee, IA take an average of 19.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Waukee without a car?
2.7% of households in Waukee have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Waukee?
22.0% (±3.7 points) of workers who live in Waukee worked from home, and 93.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waukee city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waukee city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waukee 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 Waukee city, Iowa (place:82695, 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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