How long is the commute from Eaton Rapids, MI?

Name: Commute and cars in Eaton Rapids, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Eaton Rapids, MI take an average of 28.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

76.7% of workers drive alone to work.

0.0% take public transportation.

1.8% of workers walk to work.

13.4% work from home.

7.8% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 28.0 minutes (±3.7)
Public transportation: 0.0%
Work from home: 13.4%
Households without a car: 7.8%

How people in Eaton Rapids get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Eaton Rapids	Eaton County	Michigan	United States
Drove alone	76.7% (±6.1 points)	72.3%	74.3%	68.8%
Carpooled	5.8% (±2.4 points)	9.0%	7.9%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.0% (±1.2 points)	0.6%	0.9%	3.2%
Walked	1.8% (±1.7 points)	1.6%	2.0%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	2.3% (±2.4 points)	1.5%	1.4%	2.0%
Worked from home	13.4% (±5.8 points)	15.1%	13.5%	15.1%

In Eaton Rapids, the average commute is higher than in Eaton County (22.7 minutes).

It is also higher than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Eaton Rapids, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Eaton County (0.6%).

It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).

It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).

In Eaton County, Eaton Rapids ranks 7 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 536 of 1,515.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Eaton Rapids

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Eaton Rapids	Eaton County	Michigan	United States
No vehicle	7.8% (±3.2 points)	5.3%	7.0%	8.4%
1 vehicle	40.5% (±7.2 points)	33.2%	34.8%	33.1%
2 vehicles	35.9% (±6.9 points)	40.9%	38.3%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	15.8% (±5.8 points)	20.6%	19.8%	21.9%

In Eaton Rapids, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Eaton County (5.3%).

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 Eaton Rapids

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Eaton Rapids	Eaton County	Michigan	United States
Workers working from home	13.4% (±5.8 points)	15.1% (±1.2 points)	13.5% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	93.7% (±2.8 points)	95.7% (±0.6 points)	95.1% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	89.8% (±4.3 points)	91.2% (±0.8 points)	90.5% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In Eaton Rapids, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Eaton County (91.2%).

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 Eaton Rapids

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Eaton Rapids
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Eaton Rapids	—	28.0 minutes (±3.7)	—
Eaton Rapids Township	3.4 mi	25.3 minutes (±2.2)	Not measurably different
Hamlin Township (Eaton County)	3.6 mi	26.3 minutes (±4.0)	Not measurably different
Onondaga Township	5.8 mi	29.2 minutes (±4.1)	Not measurably different
Aurelius Township	6.2 mi	20.5 minutes (±1.7)	Lower
Eaton Township	6.5 mi	24.0 minutes (±2.2)	Not measurably different
Brookfield Township (Eaton County)	7.4 mi	29.7 minutes (±1.8)	Not measurably different
Springport Township	8.5 mi	28.3 minutes (±3.2)	Not measurably different
Windsor Charter Township	8.7 mi	22.1 minutes (±2.7)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Aurelius Township, MI (20.5 minutes), Windsor Charter Township, MI (22.1 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Eaton County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
1	Bellevue Township	37.9 minutes (±10.3)
2	Kalamo Township	37.5 minutes (±8.2)
3	Vermontville Township	33.1 minutes (±4.0)
4	Brookfield Township (Eaton County)	29.7 minutes (±1.8)
5	Sunfield Township	29.3 minutes (±2.4)
6	Walton Township	28.5 minutes (±2.6)
7	Eaton Rapids	28.0 minutes (±3.7)
8	Roxand Township	27.6 minutes (±2.7)
9	Chester Township (Eaton County)	26.8 minutes (±3.1)
10	Hamlin Township (Eaton County)	26.3 minutes (±4.0)
11	Eaton Rapids Township	25.3 minutes (±2.2)
12	Benton Township (Eaton County)	24.1 minutes (±2.7)
13	Eaton Township	24.0 minutes (±2.2)

Showing 13 of 21 places in Eaton 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 Eaton Rapids

How long is the average commute in Eaton Rapids?

Workers who live in Eaton Rapids, MI take an average of 28.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Eaton Rapids without a car?

7.8% of households in Eaton Rapids have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Eaton Rapids?

13.4% (±5.8 points) of workers who live in Eaton Rapids worked from home, and 89.8% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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