How long is the commute from Coldwater, MI?
Workers who live in Coldwater, MI take an average of 16.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
5.2% of workers walk to work.
6.4% work from home.
10.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.3 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 6.4%
- Households without a car
- 10.4%
How people in Coldwater get to work
| Means of transportation | Coldwater | Branch County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.3% (±5.3 points) | 78.6% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.9% (±3.3 points) | 11.1% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.5 points) | 0.2% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.2% (±2.0 points) | 2.1% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±1.4 points) | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.4% (±3.2 points) | 6.2% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Coldwater, the average commute is lower than in Branch County (22.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Coldwater, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Branch County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Branch County, Coldwater ranks 18 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1454 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Coldwater
| Vehicles available | Coldwater | Branch County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.4% (±3.0 points) | 6.7% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.4% (±4.3 points) | 31.9% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.2% (±4.9 points) | 40.8% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.0% (±4.3 points) | 20.6% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Coldwater, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Branch County (6.7%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (7.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Coldwater
| Coldwater | Branch County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.4% (±3.2 points) | 6.2% (±1.3 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.8% (±3.2 points) | 91.1% (±1.2 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.7% (±3.8 points) | 84.7% (±1.6 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Coldwater, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Branch County (84.7%).
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 Coldwater
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coldwater | — | 16.3 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| Coldwater Township (Branch County) | 2.4 mi | 19.2 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Quincy Township (Branch County) | 6.0 mi | 22.0 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Quincy | 6.0 mi | 20.8 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Batavia Township | 6.1 mi | 22.7 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
| Girard Township | 6.2 mi | 21.8 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Ovid Township (Branch County) | 6.4 mi | 29.1 minutes (±6.4) | Higher |
| Butler Township | 8.4 mi | 25.9 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
| Union Township (Branch County) | 8.6 mi | 26.9 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Quincy Township (Branch County), MI (22.0 minutes), Batavia Township, MI (22.7 minutes), Girard Township, MI (21.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Branch County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Batavia Township | 22.7 minutes (±4.6) |
| 13 | Quincy Township (Branch County) | 22.0 minutes (±3.0) |
| 14 | Girard Township | 21.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 15 | Bronson | 21.6 minutes (±2.8) |
| 16 | California Township | 19.7 minutes (±3.9) |
| 17 | Coldwater Township (Branch County) | 19.2 minutes (±3.8) |
| 18 | Coldwater | 16.3 minutes (±1.9) |
Showing 7 of 18 places in Branch 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 Coldwater
How long is the average commute in Coldwater?
Workers who live in Coldwater, MI take an average of 16.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Coldwater without a car?
10.4% of households in Coldwater have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Coldwater?
6.4% (±3.2 points) of workers who live in Coldwater worked from home, and 87.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Coldwater city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Coldwater city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Coldwater city, Michigan
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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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