How long is the commute from Sims Township, MI?
Workers who live in Sims Township, MI take an average of 23.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
18.6% work from home.
3.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.0 minutes (±4.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 18.6%
- Households without a car
- 3.4%
How people in Sims Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Sims Township | Arenac County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.9% (±7.5 points) | 79.3% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.9% (±1.3 points) | 7.7% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±8.6 points) | 0.2% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±8.6 points) | 2.8% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.6% (±3.7 points) | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.6% (±6.8 points) | 8.1% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Sims Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Arenac County (26.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sims Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Arenac County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Arenac County, Sims Township ranks 15 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1043 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sims Township
| Vehicles available | Sims Township | Arenac County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% (±2.1 points) | 6.6% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.6% (±7.2 points) | 29.5% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.9% (±7.6 points) | 41.1% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.1% (±4.2 points) | 22.8% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Sims Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Arenac County (6.6%).
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 Sims Township
| Sims Township | Arenac County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.6% (±6.8 points) | 8.1% (±1.3 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.8% (±2.6 points) | 91.0% (±1.5 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.0% (±4.4 points) | 87.0% (±1.6 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Sims Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Arenac County (87.0%).
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 Sims Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sims Township | — | 23.0 minutes (±4.0) | — |
| Whitney Township | 3.9 mi | 24.3 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Au Gres | 5.6 mi | 29.7 minutes (±9.7) | Not measurably different |
| Au Gres Township | 8.0 mi | 26.4 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Turner Township | 9.8 mi | 31.0 minutes (±6.6) | Higher |
| Alabaster Township | 10 mi | 29.4 minutes (±11.3) | Not measurably different |
| Turner | 12 mi | 27.1 minutes (±19.4) | Not measurably different |
| Twining | 12 mi | 27.6 minutes (±19.9) | Not measurably different |
| Sherman Township (Iosco County) | 12 mi | 30.6 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Turner Township, MI (31.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Arenac County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Moffatt Township | 25.1 minutes (±3.2) |
| 10 | Standish | 24.8 minutes (±5.5) |
| 11 | Whitney Township | 24.3 minutes (±4.2) |
| 12 | Adams Township (Arenac County) | 24.0 minutes (±4.5) |
| 13 (tie) | Omer | 23.4 minutes (±6.7) |
| 13 (tie) | Lincoln Township (Arenac County) | 23.4 minutes (±5.3) |
| 15 | Sims Township | 23.0 minutes (±4.0) |
Showing 7 of 15 places in Arenac 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 Sims Township
How long is the average commute in Sims Township?
Workers who live in Sims Township, MI take an average of 23.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sims Township without a car?
3.4% of households in Sims Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sims Township?
18.6% (±6.8 points) of workers who live in Sims Township worked from home, and 94.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sims township, Arenac County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sims township, Arenac County, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sims township, Arenac County, Michigan
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Sims township, Arenac County, Michigan (county subdivision:74020, in state:26 county:011).
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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