How long is the commute from Iron Mountain, MI?
Workers who live in Iron Mountain, MI take an average of 16.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
3.8% of workers walk to work.
12.7% work from home.
10.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.0 minutes (±3.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 12.7%
- Households without a car
- 10.6%
How people in Iron Mountain get to work
| Means of transportation | Iron Mountain | Dickinson County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.6% (±6.8 points) | 77.3% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.4% (±4.5 points) | 8.3% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.1 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.8% (±2.0 points) | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.9% (±2.5 points) | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.7% (±6.5 points) | 9.0% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Iron Mountain, the average commute is not measurably different from Dickinson County (17.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Iron Mountain, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Dickinson County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Dickinson County, Iron Mountain ranks 8 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1461 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Iron Mountain
| Vehicles available | Iron Mountain | Dickinson County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.6% (±4.0 points) | 7.3% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.9% (±5.9 points) | 32.4% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.4% (±5.6 points) | 41.9% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.0% (±4.1 points) | 18.4% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Iron Mountain, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Dickinson County (7.3%).
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 Iron Mountain
| Iron Mountain | Dickinson County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.7% (±6.5 points) | 9.0% (±2.5 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.6% (±3.5 points) | 92.5% (±1.7 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.5% (±4.9 points) | 87.6% (±2.3 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Iron Mountain, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Dickinson County (87.6%).
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 Iron Mountain
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Mountain | — | 16.0 minutes (±3.9) | — |
| Kingsford | 2.4 mi | 12.8 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Breitung Charter Township | 3.9 mi | 16.1 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Niagara | 4.3 mi | 17.1 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Aurora (Florence County) | 5.4 mi | 20.1 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Norway | 7.3 mi | 14.0 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Norway Township | 9.1 mi | 21.4 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Town of Commonwealth | 9.3 mi | 14.3 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Niagara | 9.4 mi | 17.0 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Norway Township, MI (21.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Dickinson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Felch Township | 38.8 minutes (±9.7) |
| 3 | Breen Township | 36.4 minutes (±3.1) |
| 4 | Waucedah Township | 26.5 minutes (±5.8) |
| 5 | Sagola Township | 25.8 minutes (±3.9) |
| 6 | Norway Township | 21.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 7 | Breitung Charter Township | 16.1 minutes (±2.9) |
| 8 | Iron Mountain | 16.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 9 | Norway | 14.0 minutes (±4.1) |
| 10 | Kingsford | 12.8 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 9 of 10 places in Dickinson 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 Iron Mountain
How long is the average commute in Iron Mountain?
Workers who live in Iron Mountain, MI take an average of 16.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Iron Mountain without a car?
10.6% of households in Iron Mountain have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Iron Mountain?
12.7% (±6.5 points) of workers who live in Iron Mountain worked from home, and 87.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Iron Mountain city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Iron Mountain city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Iron Mountain 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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Figures last updated on .
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