How long is the commute from Monroe City, MO?
Workers who live in Monroe City, MO take an average of 21.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
87.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
2.9% work from home.
12.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.9 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 2.9%
- Households without a car
- 12.1%
How people in Monroe City get to work
| Means of transportation | Monroe City | Monroe County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 87.7% (±5.2 points) | 80.2% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.3% (±3.3 points) | 7.8% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 0.2% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±2.3 points) | 6.8% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.6 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.9% (±2.1 points) | 3.8% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Monroe City, the average commute is lower than in Monroe County (25.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (23.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Monroe City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Monroe County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Monroe County, Monroe City ranks 3 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 768 of 1,149.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Monroe City
| Vehicles available | Monroe City | Monroe County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.1% (±7.2 points) | 7.0% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.5% (±8.5 points) | 24.9% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.0% (±8.1 points) | 37.5% | 37.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.4% (±8.7 points) | 30.6% | 22.8% | 21.9% |
In Monroe City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Monroe County (7.0%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (6.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Monroe City
| Monroe City | Monroe County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.9% (±2.1 points) | 3.8% (±1.7 points) | 13.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.2% (±7.2 points) | 90.5% (±2.4 points) | 94.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.6% (±7.6 points) | 84.5% (±2.9 points) | 89.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Monroe City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Monroe County (84.5%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (89.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Monroe City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe City | — | 21.9 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Hunnewell | 6.8 mi | 32.1 minutes (±12.3) | Not measurably different |
| Rensselaer | 10 mi | 27.4 minutes (±10.8) | Not measurably different |
| Center | 15 mi | 24.3 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
| Palmyra | 15 mi | 17.0 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Perry | 16 mi | 26.4 minutes (±8.6) | Not measurably different |
| Shelbina | 17 mi | 17.3 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| New London | 18 mi | 24.1 minutes (±10.7) | Not measurably different |
| Hannibal | 18 mi | 15.3 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Palmyra, MO (17.0 minutes), Shelbina, MO (17.3 minutes), Hannibal, MO (15.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Monroe County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison | 31.4 minutes (±10.8) |
| 2 | Holliday | 23.5 minutes (±10.0) |
| 3 | Monroe City | 21.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 4 | Paris | 20.9 minutes (±3.2) |
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 Monroe City
How long is the average commute in Monroe City?
Workers who live in Monroe City, MO take an average of 21.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Monroe City without a car?
12.1% of households in Monroe City have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Monroe City?
2.9% (±2.1 points) of workers who live in Monroe City worked from home, and 86.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monroe City city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monroe City city, Missouri
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monroe City city, Missouri
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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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