How long is the commute from East Tawas, MI?
Workers who live in East Tawas, MI take an average of 16.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
62.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
13.9% of workers walk to work.
11.8% work from home.
17.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.6 minutes (±5.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 11.8%
- Households without a car
- 17.6%
How people in East Tawas get to work
| Means of transportation | East Tawas | Iosco County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 62.1% (±10.1 points) | 79.6% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.2% (±8.4 points) | 8.1% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.0 points) | 0.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 13.9% (±8.1 points) | 3.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.0 points) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.8% (±5.7 points) | 7.2% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In East Tawas, the average commute is not measurably different from Iosco County (21.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In East Tawas, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Iosco County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Iosco County, East Tawas ranks 12 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1444 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in East Tawas
| Vehicles available | East Tawas | Iosco County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 17.6% (±6.6 points) | 7.2% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.1% (±6.7 points) | 40.2% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.7% (±6.5 points) | 37.1% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 4.6% (±3.0 points) | 15.6% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In East Tawas, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Iosco County (7.2%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (7.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in East Tawas
| East Tawas | Iosco County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.8% (±5.7 points) | 7.2% (±1.3 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 84.0% (±6.7 points) | 91.0% (±1.3 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 81.2% (±5.2 points) | 84.9% (±2.0 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In East Tawas, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Iosco County (84.9%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (90.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near East Tawas
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tawas | — | 16.6 minutes (±5.4) | — |
| Baldwin Township (Iosco County) | 0.9 mi | 14.6 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Tawas City | 2.5 mi | 14.3 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Tawas Township | 5.4 mi | 25.0 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
| Wilber Township | 6.3 mi | 25.6 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
| Alabaster Township | 8.4 mi | 29.4 minutes (±11.3) | Higher |
| Au Sable Charter Township | 8.4 mi | 17.3 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Sand Lake (community) | 9.4 mi | 36.6 minutes (±13.2) | Higher |
| Au Sable | 11 mi | 17.9 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Tawas Township, MI (25.0 minutes), Wilber Township, MI (25.6 minutes), Alabaster Township, MI (29.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Iosco County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Grant Township (Iosco County) | 29.1 minutes (±6.3) |
| 7 | Whittemore | 27.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 8 | Wilber Township | 25.6 minutes (±4.6) |
| 9 | Tawas Township | 25.0 minutes (±5.2) |
| 10 (tie) | Au Sable Charter Township | 17.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 10 (tie) | Oscoda Charter Township | 17.3 minutes (±2.8) |
| 12 | East Tawas | 16.6 minutes (±5.4) |
| 13 | Baldwin Township (Iosco County) | 14.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 14 | Tawas City | 14.3 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 9 of 14 places in Iosco 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 East Tawas
How long is the average commute in East Tawas?
Workers who live in East Tawas, MI take an average of 16.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in East Tawas without a car?
17.6% of households in East Tawas have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in East Tawas?
11.8% (±5.7 points) of workers who live in East Tawas worked from home, and 81.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Tawas city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Tawas city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Tawas 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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Figures last updated on .
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