How long is the commute from Tawas City, MI?
Workers who live in Tawas City, MI take an average of 14.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
7.9% work from home.
7.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 14.3 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Households without a car
- 7.9%
How people in Tawas City get to work
| Means of transportation | Tawas City | Iosco County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.0% (±5.2 points) | 79.6% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.0% (±4.6 points) | 8.1% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.8 points) | 0.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±1.5 points) | 3.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.0% (±1.6 points) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.9% (±3.7 points) | 7.2% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Tawas City, the average commute is lower than in 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 Tawas City, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Iosco County, Tawas City ranks 14 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1488 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Tawas City
| Vehicles available | Tawas City | Iosco County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.9% (±4.4 points) | 7.2% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.4% (±7.3 points) | 40.2% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.5% (±6.6 points) | 37.1% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.2% (±3.8 points) | 15.6% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Tawas City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Iosco County (7.2%).
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 Tawas City
| Tawas City | Iosco County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.9% (±3.7 points) | 7.2% (±1.3 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.4% (±3.2 points) | 91.0% (±1.3 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.0% (±5.8 points) | 84.9% (±2.0 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Tawas City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Iosco County (84.9%).
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 Tawas City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tawas City | — | 14.3 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| East Tawas | 2.5 mi | 16.6 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Baldwin Township (Iosco County) | 3.3 mi | 14.6 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Tawas Township | 3.8 mi | 25.0 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
| Alabaster Township | 5.9 mi | 29.4 minutes (±11.3) | Higher |
| Wilber Township | 7.7 mi | 25.6 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
| Sand Lake (community) | 8.2 mi | 36.6 minutes (±13.2) | Higher |
| Grant Township (Iosco County) | 9.6 mi | 29.1 minutes (±6.3) | Higher |
| Sherman Township (Iosco County) | 9.9 mi | 30.6 minutes (±6.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Tawas Township, MI (25.0 minutes), Alabaster Township, MI (29.4 minutes), Wilber Township, MI (25.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7 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 Tawas City
How long is the average commute in Tawas City?
Workers who live in Tawas City, MI take an average of 14.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Tawas City without a car?
7.9% of households in Tawas City have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Tawas City?
7.9% (±3.7 points) of workers who live in Tawas City worked from home, and 88.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tawas City city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tawas City city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tawas City 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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