How long is the commute from Alma, MI?
Workers who live in Alma, MI take an average of 19.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
9.5% of workers walk to work.
10.7% work from home.
8.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.4 minutes (±3.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 10.7%
- Households without a car
- 8.4%
How people in Alma get to work
| Means of transportation | Alma | Gratiot County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.4% (±5.4 points) | 79.9% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.7% (±2.9 points) | 6.7% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 9.5% (±3.4 points) | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±1.5 points) | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.7% (±3.9 points) | 7.7% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Alma, the average commute is lower than in Gratiot County (23.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Alma, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Gratiot County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Gratiot County, Alma ranks 17 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1321 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Alma
| Vehicles available | Alma | Gratiot County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.4% (±4.2 points) | 5.2% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.4% (±5.6 points) | 30.5% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.0% (±7.4 points) | 38.8% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.2% (±4.9 points) | 25.4% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Alma, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Gratiot County (5.2%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (7.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Alma
| Alma | Gratiot County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.7% (±3.9 points) | 7.7% (±1.2 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.3% (±2.5 points) | 93.4% (±1.0 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.6% (±2.6 points) | 85.9% (±1.3 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Alma, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Gratiot County (85.9%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (90.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Alma
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma | — | 19.4 minutes (±3.2) | — |
| St. Louis | 2.9 mi | 16.1 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Pine River Township | 3.5 mi | 21.0 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Arcada Township | 3.5 mi | 22.3 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Bethany Township | 6.4 mi | 23.4 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Emerson Township | 6.6 mi | 24.7 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Seville Township | 6.7 mi | 23.1 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Ithaca | 6.8 mi | 24.1 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Sumner Township | 7.3 mi | 28.5 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Emerson Township, MI (24.7 minutes), Ithaca, MI (24.1 minutes), Sumner Township, MI (28.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Gratiot County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Bethany Township | 23.4 minutes (±4.7) |
| 12 | Seville Township | 23.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 13 | New Haven Township (Gratiot County) | 22.9 minutes (±3.0) |
| 14 | Arcada Township | 22.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 15 | Pine River Township | 21.0 minutes (±2.7) |
| 16 | Newark Township | 20.4 minutes (±4.1) |
| 17 | Alma | 19.4 minutes (±3.2) |
| 18 | North Shade Township | 17.7 minutes (±4.4) |
| 19 | St. Louis | 16.1 minutes (±3.4) |
Showing 9 of 19 places in Gratiot 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 Alma
How long is the average commute in Alma?
Workers who live in Alma, MI take an average of 19.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Alma without a car?
8.4% of households in Alma have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Alma?
10.7% (±3.9 points) of workers who live in Alma worked from home, and 92.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alma city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alma city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alma city, Michigan
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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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