How long is the commute from West Branch, IA?
Workers who live in West Branch, IA take an average of 23.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.5% of workers drive alone to work.
1.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
11.4% work from home.
0.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.9 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 1.0%
- Work from home
- 11.4%
- Households without a car
- 0.9%
How people in West Branch get to work
| Means of transportation | West Branch | Cedar County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.5% (±5.6 points) | 78.2% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.1% (±2.7 points) | 5.9% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% (±1.6 points) | 0.2% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.7 points) | 1.9% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±1.3 points) | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.4% (±5.1 points) | 12.1% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In West Branch, the average commute is not measurably different from Cedar County (26.7 minutes).
It is also higher than in Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In West Branch, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cedar County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Cedar County, West Branch ranks 7 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 390 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West Branch
| Vehicles available | West Branch | Cedar County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.9% (±1.0 points) | 2.6% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.3% (±7.1 points) | 23.6% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.0% (±7.6 points) | 39.8% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.8% (±6.1 points) | 34.0% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In West Branch, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Cedar County (2.6%).
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 West Branch
| West Branch | Cedar County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.4% (±5.1 points) | 12.1% (±2.3 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% (±2.1 points) | 93.0% (±1.8 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.8% (±4.1 points) | 88.6% (±2.1 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In West Branch, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Cedar County (88.6%).
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 West Branch
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Branch | — | 23.9 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| West Liberty | 7.7 mi | 16.5 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Iowa City | 9.7 mi | 17.3 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| University Heights | 11 mi | 16.0 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Atalissa | 11 mi | 29.7 minutes (±8.3) | Not measurably different |
| Hills | 12 mi | 17.7 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Solon | 13 mi | 20.3 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Nichols | 13 mi | 26.8 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Lone Tree | 13 mi | 27.9 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: West Liberty, IA (16.5 minutes), Iowa City, IA (17.3 minutes), University Heights, IA (16.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Cedar County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mechanicsville | 32.9 minutes (±6.8) |
| 2 | Lowden | 32.3 minutes (±4.5) |
| 3 | Stanwood | 29.0 minutes (±4.0) |
| 4 | Clarence | 28.0 minutes (±6.4) |
| 5 | Bennett | 27.5 minutes (±3.5) |
| 6 | Tipton | 25.7 minutes (±4.5) |
| 7 | West Branch | 23.9 minutes (±3.0) |
| 8 | Durant | 23.3 minutes (±2.3) |
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 West Branch
How long is the average commute in West Branch?
Workers who live in West Branch, IA take an average of 23.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West Branch without a car?
0.9% of households in West Branch have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West Branch?
11.4% (±5.1 points) of workers who live in West Branch worked from home, and 93.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Branch city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Branch city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Branch 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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