How long is the commute from What Cheer, IA?
Workers who live in What Cheer, IA take an average of 29.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
3.1% work from home.
6.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.8 minutes (±5.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.1%
- Households without a car
- 6.5%
How people in What Cheer get to work
| Means of transportation | What Cheer | Keokuk County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.9% (±7.5 points) | 79.7% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.6% (±7.5 points) | 6.5% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±9.4 points) | 0.2% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±1.2 points) | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±9.4 points) | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.1% (±2.6 points) | 9.5% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In What Cheer, the average commute is not measurably different from Keokuk County (26.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In What Cheer, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Keokuk County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Keokuk County, What Cheer ranks 8 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 139 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in What Cheer
| Vehicles available | What Cheer | Keokuk County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.5% (±3.8 points) | 4.3% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.9% (±9.8 points) | 26.5% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.3% (±10.3 points) | 36.6% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.3% (±9.5 points) | 32.7% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In What Cheer, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Keokuk County (4.3%).
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 What Cheer
| What Cheer | Keokuk County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.1% (±2.6 points) | 9.5% (±1.9 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 87.4% (±5.6 points) | 91.8% (±1.9 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 79.0% (±6.2 points) | 83.8% (±2.6 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In What Cheer, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Keokuk County (83.8%).
It is also lower than in Iowa (88.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near What Cheer
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| What Cheer | — | 29.8 minutes (±5.1) | — |
| Thornburg | 4.0 mi | 33.6 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Delta | 5.5 mi | 32.6 minutes (±13.6) | Not measurably different |
| Gibson | 5.8 mi | 23.6 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Keswick | 7.2 mi | 27.8 minutes (±7.8) | Not measurably different |
| Rose Hill | 7.8 mi | 25.9 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Sigourney | 9.1 mi | 21.9 minutes (±3.6) | Lower |
| Barnes City | 9.4 mi | 21.7 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
| Webster | 10.0 mi | 36.8 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sigourney, IA (21.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Keokuk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Ollie | 34.7 minutes (±9.9) |
| 3 | Kinross | 34.4 minutes (±7.7) |
| 4 | Thornburg | 33.6 minutes (±5.8) |
| 5 | Delta | 32.6 minutes (±13.6) |
| 6 | Richland | 30.5 minutes (±8.1) |
| 7 | Keota | 30.1 minutes (±6.4) |
| 8 | What Cheer | 29.8 minutes (±5.1) |
| 9 | South English | 29.6 minutes (±6.2) |
| 10 | Martinsburg | 28.0 minutes (±9.5) |
| 11 | Keswick | 27.8 minutes (±7.8) |
| 12 | Harper | 24.4 minutes (±6.2) |
| 13 | Gibson | 23.6 minutes (±4.1) |
| 14 | Hedrick | 22.1 minutes (±3.8) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in Keokuk 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 What Cheer
How long is the average commute in What Cheer?
Workers who live in What Cheer, IA take an average of 29.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in What Cheer without a car?
6.5% of households in What Cheer have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in What Cheer?
3.1% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in What Cheer worked from home, and 79.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — What Cheer city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — What Cheer city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — What Cheer 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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