How long is the commute from Battle Creek, NE?
Workers who live in Battle Creek, NE take an average of 22.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
88.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
3.1% work from home.
1.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.2 minutes (±4.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.1%
- Households without a car
- 1.5%
How people in Battle Creek get to work
| Means of transportation | Battle Creek | Madison County | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 88.7% (±4.7 points) | 79.3% | 76.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.3% (±3.4 points) | 11.4% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±1.0 points) | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.2% (±2.0 points) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.1% (±2.5 points) | 5.6% | 11.0% | 15.1% |
In Battle Creek, the average commute is higher than in Madison County (14.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Nebraska (19.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Battle Creek, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Madison County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Nebraska (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Madison County, Battle Creek ranks 2 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 352 of 725.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Battle Creek
| Vehicles available | Battle Creek | Madison County | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.5% (±1.5 points) | 6.9% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.8% (±6.5 points) | 31.6% | 30.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.5% (±8.2 points) | 36.2% | 37.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 47.1% (±10.3 points) | 25.4% | 26.8% | 21.9% |
In Battle Creek, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Madison County (6.9%).
It is also lower than in Nebraska (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Battle Creek
| Battle Creek | Madison County | Nebraska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.1% (±2.5 points) | 5.6% (±1.1 points) | 11.0% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.3% (±5.3 points) | 93.1% (±1.4 points) | 95.3% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.0% (±6.2 points) | 84.4% (±2.3 points) | 90.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Battle Creek, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Madison County (84.4%).
It is not measurably different from Nebraska (90.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Battle Creek
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek | — | 22.2 minutes (±4.2) | — |
| Meadow Grove | 7.3 mi | 20.4 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Norfolk | 9.1 mi | 13.0 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Hadar | 11 mi | 12.8 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Tilden | 12 mi | 17.8 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Woodland Park | 14 mi | 23.3 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Madison | 14 mi | 14.4 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Pierce | 14 mi | 19.1 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Hoskins | 17 mi | 14.8 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Norfolk, NE (13.0 minutes), Hadar, NE (12.8 minutes), Madison, NE (14.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Madison County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newman Grove | 22.5 minutes (±4.6) |
| 2 | Battle Creek | 22.2 minutes (±4.2) |
| 3 | Meadow Grove | 20.4 minutes (±2.6) |
| 4 | Tilden | 17.8 minutes (±1.9) |
| 5 | Madison | 14.4 minutes (±2.6) |
| 6 | Norfolk | 13.0 minutes (±0.9) |
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 Battle Creek
How long is the average commute in Battle Creek?
Workers who live in Battle Creek, NE take an average of 22.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Battle Creek without a car?
1.5% of households in Battle Creek have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Battle Creek?
3.1% (±2.5 points) of workers who live in Battle Creek worked from home, and 91.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Battle Creek city, Nebraska
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Battle Creek city, Nebraska
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Battle Creek city, Nebraska
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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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