How long is the commute from Cortland, NE?
Workers who live in Cortland, NE take an average of 27.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
9.8% work from home.
4.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.5 minutes (±3.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Households without a car
- 4.3%
How people in Cortland get to work
| Means of transportation | Cortland | Gage County | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.0% (±8.3 points) | 84.2% | 76.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.5% (±7.0 points) | 7.1% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±8.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±1.2 points) | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±8.7 points) | 0.8% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.8% (±4.7 points) | 5.5% | 11.0% | 15.1% |
In Cortland, the average commute is higher than in Gage County (21.2 minutes).
It is also higher than in Nebraska (19.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Cortland, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Gage County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Nebraska (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Gage County, Cortland ranks 20 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 170 of 725.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Cortland
| Vehicles available | Cortland | Gage County | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% (±3.8 points) | 8.3% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 7.7% (±5.4 points) | 26.4% | 30.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.3% (±9.0 points) | 30.1% | 37.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 53.6% (±9.7 points) | 35.1% | 26.8% | 21.9% |
In Cortland, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Gage County (8.3%).
It is not measurably different from Nebraska (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Cortland
| Cortland | Gage County | Nebraska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.8% (±4.7 points) | 5.5% (±1.2 points) | 11.0% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% (±4.1 points) | 91.1% (±2.4 points) | 95.3% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.7% (±5.2 points) | 87.3% (±2.3 points) | 90.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Cortland, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Gage County (87.3%).
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 Cortland
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cortland | — | 27.5 minutes (±3.9) | — |
| Highland Township | 2.7 mi | 27.1 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Nemaha Township | 4.3 mi | 31.4 minutes (±9.8) | Not measurably different |
| Hallam | 4.7 mi | 31.5 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Firth | 5.7 mi | 26.2 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Clatonia Township | 8.1 mi | 31.4 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Clatonia | 8.1 mi | 31.5 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Holt Township | 8.2 mi | 23.0 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Sprague | 8.6 mi | 30.8 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Gage County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Rockford Township | 31.1 minutes (±6.0) |
| 15 | Adams Township | 30.2 minutes (±4.6) |
| 16 | Sicily Township | 29.6 minutes (±12.3) |
| 17 | Elm Township | 29.4 minutes (±6.2) |
| 18 | Logan Township (Gage County) | 28.5 minutes (±14.0) |
| 19 | Pickrell | 27.8 minutes (±9.7) |
| 20 | Cortland | 27.5 minutes (±3.9) |
| 21 | Highland Township | 27.1 minutes (±3.2) |
| 22 | Odell | 26.3 minutes (±5.2) |
| 23 | Glenwood Township | 25.3 minutes (±4.0) |
| 24 | Wymore | 23.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 25 | Blakely Township | 23.4 minutes (±9.6) |
| 26 (tie) | Blue Springs-Wymore Township | 23.0 minutes (±2.1) |
Showing 13 of 32 places in Gage 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 Cortland
How long is the average commute in Cortland?
Workers who live in Cortland, NE take an average of 27.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Cortland without a car?
4.3% of households in Cortland have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Cortland?
9.8% (±4.7 points) of workers who live in Cortland worked from home, and 95.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cortland village, Nebraska
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cortland village, Nebraska
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cortland village, 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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Figures last updated on .
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