How long is the commute from Cedar Rapids, NE?

Name: Commute and cars in Cedar Rapids, NE, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/data/developers/about/terms-of-service.html

Workers who live in Cedar Rapids, NE take an average of 28.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

79.2% of workers drive alone to work.

0.0% take public transportation.

6.2% of workers walk to work.

3.1% work from home.

3.8% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 28.6 minutes (±5.9)
Public transportation: 0.0%
Work from home: 3.1%
Households without a car: 3.8%

How people in Cedar Rapids get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Cedar Rapids	Boone County	Nebraska	United States
Drove alone	79.2% (±9.7 points)	72.3%	76.1%	68.8%
Carpooled	11.5% (±8.8 points)	13.4%	8.7%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.0% (±10.5 points)	0.0%	0.5%	3.2%
Walked	6.2% (±4.4 points)	2.0%	2.3%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	0.0% (±10.5 points)	2.3%	1.4%	2.0%
Worked from home	3.1% (±3.0 points)	10.0%	11.0%	15.1%

In Cedar Rapids, the average commute is higher than in Boone County (17.8 minutes).

It is also higher than in Nebraska (19.2 minutes).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Cedar Rapids, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Boone County (0.0%).

It is not measurably different from Nebraska (0.5%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).

In Boone County, Cedar Rapids ranks 1 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 141 of 725.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Cedar Rapids

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Cedar Rapids	Boone County	Nebraska	United States
No vehicle	3.8% (±4.8 points)	2.8%	5.4%	8.4%
1 vehicle	21.1% (±8.7 points)	17.0%	30.1%	33.1%
2 vehicles	38.4% (±12.6 points)	42.0%	37.7%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	36.8% (±11.2 points)	38.2%	26.8%	21.9%

In Cedar Rapids, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Boone County (2.8%).

It is not measurably different from Nebraska (5.4%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).

Working from home and internet access in Cedar Rapids

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Cedar Rapids	Boone County	Nebraska	United States
Workers working from home	3.1% (±3.0 points)	10.0% (±2.5 points)	11.0% (±0.3 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	89.7% (±7.1 points)	92.9% (±2.2 points)	95.3% (±0.2 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	83.8% (±8.8 points)	83.9% (±2.8 points)	90.6% (±0.2 points)	91.0%

In Cedar Rapids, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Boone County (83.9%).

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 Cedar Rapids

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Cedar Rapids
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Cedar Rapids	—	28.6 minutes (±5.9)	—
Primrose	6.4 mi	14.8 minutes (±3.5)	Lower
Belgrade	7.4 mi	18.7 minutes (±3.2)	Lower
Timber Creek Township	8.9 mi	18.7 minutes (±3.0)	Lower
Albion	12 mi	15.8 minutes (±3.3)	Lower
Spalding	14 mi	9.5 minutes (±2.4)	Lower
Fullerton Township	15 mi	20.8 minutes (±7.7)	Not measurably different
St. Edward	15 mi	21.5 minutes (±3.4)	Lower
Loup Ferry Township	15 mi	24.6 minutes (±13.2)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Primrose, NE (14.8 minutes), Belgrade, NE (18.7 minutes), Timber Creek Township, NE (18.7 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Boone County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
1	Cedar Rapids	28.6 minutes (±5.9)
2	St. Edward	21.5 minutes (±3.4)
3	Petersburg	16.1 minutes (±3.8)
4	Albion	15.8 minutes (±3.3)
5	Primrose	14.8 minutes (±3.5)

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 Cedar Rapids

How long is the average commute in Cedar Rapids?

Workers who live in Cedar Rapids, NE take an average of 28.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Cedar Rapids without a car?

3.8% of households in Cedar Rapids have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Cedar Rapids?

3.1% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in Cedar Rapids worked from home, and 83.8% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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