How long is the commute from Benona Township, MI?
Workers who live in Benona Township, MI take an average of 27.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
10.7% work from home.
1.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.6 minutes (±3.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.7%
- Households without a car
- 1.1%
How people in Benona Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Benona Township | Oceana County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.4% (±5.6 points) | 77.1% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.2% (±3.3 points) | 12.0% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±0.9 points) | 2.1% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.8 points) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.7% (±4.4 points) | 7.4% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Benona Township, the average commute is higher than in Oceana County (23.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Benona Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Oceana County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Oceana County, Benona Township ranks 5 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 584 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Benona Township
| Vehicles available | Benona Township | Oceana County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.1% (±0.9 points) | 4.3% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.1% (±6.9 points) | 28.9% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.9% (±6.0 points) | 40.1% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 30.9% (±6.4 points) | 26.7% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Benona Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Oceana County (4.3%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (7.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Benona Township
| Benona Township | Oceana County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.7% (±4.4 points) | 7.4% (±1.1 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.6% (±8.1 points) | 92.2% (±1.1 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 77.9% (±8.7 points) | 83.1% (±1.7 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Benona Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Oceana County (83.1%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (90.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Benona Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benona Township | — | 27.6 minutes (±3.7) | — |
| Shelby | 5.2 mi | 15.0 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Claybanks Township | 5.7 mi | 23.3 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Golden Township | 6.0 mi | 26.4 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| New Era | 6.7 mi | 23.4 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Shelby Township | 7.0 mi | 17.0 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Rothbury | 7.9 mi | 20.6 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Hart | 8.1 mi | 14.3 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Hart Township | 8.8 mi | 21.2 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Shelby, MI (15.0 minutes), Claybanks Township, MI (23.3 minutes), Shelby Township, MI (17.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Oceana County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Otto Township | 32.1 minutes (±4.2) |
| 2 | Greenwood Township (Oceana County) | 30.2 minutes (±4.5) |
| 3 | Ferry Township | 29.9 minutes (±3.7) |
| 4 | Leavitt Township | 29.3 minutes (±3.7) |
| 5 | Benona Township | 27.6 minutes (±3.7) |
| 6 | Newfield Township | 27.3 minutes (±4.3) |
| 7 | Grant Township (Oceana County) | 27.2 minutes (±4.4) |
| 8 | Weare Township | 26.7 minutes (±5.9) |
| 9 | Golden Township | 26.4 minutes (±3.9) |
| 10 (tie) | Claybanks Township | 23.3 minutes (±2.1) |
| 10 (tie) | Colfax Township (Oceana County) | 23.3 minutes (±4.6) |
Showing 11 of 17 places in Oceana 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 Benona Township
How long is the average commute in Benona Township?
Workers who live in Benona Township, MI take an average of 27.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Benona Township without a car?
1.1% of households in Benona Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Benona Township?
10.7% (±4.4 points) of workers who live in Benona Township worked from home, and 77.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Benona township, Oceana County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Benona township, Oceana County, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Benona township, Oceana County, 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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Figures last updated on .
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