How long is the commute from West Liberty, IA?
Workers who live in West Liberty, IA take an average of 16.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.0% of workers walk to work.
1.7% work from home.
6.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.5 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 1.7%
- Households without a car
- 6.0%
How people in West Liberty get to work
| Means of transportation | West Liberty | Muscatine County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.4% (±8.1 points) | 79.9% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 20.0% (±7.3 points) | 9.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.1 points) | 0.1% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.0% (±2.7 points) | 2.3% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±1.2 points) | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 1.7% (±1.3 points) | 6.4% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In West Liberty, the average commute is not measurably different from Muscatine County (19.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In West Liberty, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Muscatine County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Muscatine County, West Liberty ranks 8 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 804 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West Liberty
| Vehicles available | West Liberty | Muscatine County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.0% (±3.8 points) | 3.8% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.7% (±9.6 points) | 32.5% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.0% (±9.9 points) | 35.4% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.3% (±8.6 points) | 28.3% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In West Liberty, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Muscatine County (3.8%).
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 West Liberty
| West Liberty | Muscatine County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 1.7% (±1.3 points) | 6.4% (±1.1 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.6% (±2.1 points) | 94.5% (±1.2 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.4% (±5.5 points) | 90.4% (±1.5 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In West Liberty, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Muscatine County (90.4%).
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 West Liberty
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Liberty | — | 16.5 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| Atalissa | 5.0 mi | 29.7 minutes (±8.3) | Higher |
| Nichols | 6.9 mi | 26.8 minutes (±6.0) | Higher |
| West Branch | 7.7 mi | 23.9 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Lone Tree | 10 mi | 27.9 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Wilton | 12 mi | 22.7 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
| Kent Estates | 13 mi | 17.7 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Conesville | 14 mi | 23.7 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Hills | 14 mi | 17.7 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Atalissa, IA (29.7 minutes), Nichols, IA (26.8 minutes), West Branch, IA (23.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Muscatine County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Nichols | 26.8 minutes (±6.0) |
| 3 | Stockton | 24.6 minutes (±4.5) |
| 4 | Conesville | 23.7 minutes (±4.0) |
| 5 | Wilton | 22.7 minutes (±4.9) |
| 6 | Fruitland | 19.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 7 | Kent Estates | 17.7 minutes (±3.3) |
| 8 | West Liberty | 16.5 minutes (±2.5) |
| 9 | Muscatine | 16.3 minutes (±1.3) |
Showing 8 of 9 places in Muscatine 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 West Liberty
How long is the average commute in West Liberty?
Workers who live in West Liberty, IA take an average of 16.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West Liberty without a car?
6.0% of households in West Liberty have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West Liberty?
1.7% (±1.3 points) of workers who live in West Liberty worked from home, and 90.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Liberty city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Liberty city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Liberty 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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