How long is the commute from Elm Creek, NE?
Workers who live in Elm Creek, NE take an average of 22.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.9% of workers walk to work.
8.9% work from home.
2.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.8 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Households without a car
- 2.0%
How people in Elm Creek get to work
| Means of transportation | Elm Creek | Buffalo County | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.1% (±7.1 points) | 81.3% | 76.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.4% (±6.0 points) | 10.5% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.3 points) | 0.2% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.9% (±3.5 points) | 2.1% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±2.2 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.9% (±7.1 points) | 4.7% | 11.0% | 15.1% |
In Elm Creek, the average commute is higher than in Buffalo County (16.0 minutes).
It is also higher than in Nebraska (19.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Elm Creek, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Buffalo County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Nebraska (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Buffalo County, Elm Creek ranks 3 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 328 of 725.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Elm Creek
| Vehicles available | Elm Creek | Buffalo County | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.0% (±1.9 points) | 4.5% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.4% (±11.0 points) | 29.3% | 30.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.1% (±7.6 points) | 37.2% | 37.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 42.5% (±9.6 points) | 29.0% | 26.8% | 21.9% |
In Elm Creek, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Buffalo County (4.5%).
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 Elm Creek
| Elm Creek | Buffalo County | Nebraska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.9% (±7.1 points) | 4.7% (±1.2 points) | 11.0% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.4% (±2.9 points) | 96.0% (±1.0 points) | 95.3% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.8% (±3.9 points) | 91.1% (±1.3 points) | 90.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Elm Creek, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Buffalo County (91.1%).
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 Elm Creek
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Creek | — | 22.8 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Overton | 8.6 mi | 25.9 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Amherst | 9.9 mi | 20.8 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Riverdale | 12 mi | 16.8 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Miller | 14 mi | 30.5 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
| Kearney | 15 mi | 13.9 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| Sumner | 17 mi | 27.3 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Loomis | 18 mi | 19.3 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Funk | 19 mi | 17.0 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Riverdale, NE (16.8 minutes), Kearney, NE (13.9 minutes), Funk, NE (17.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Buffalo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miller | 30.5 minutes (±7.4) |
| 2 | Shelton | 26.4 minutes (±4.5) |
| 3 | Elm Creek | 22.8 minutes (±2.3) |
| 4 | Pleasanton | 20.9 minutes (±3.2) |
| 5 | Amherst | 20.8 minutes (±5.0) |
| 6 | Ravenna | 20.6 minutes (±3.0) |
| 7 | Gibbon | 20.4 minutes (±3.4) |
| 8 | Riverdale | 16.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 9 | Kearney | 13.9 minutes (±0.8) |
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 Elm Creek
How long is the average commute in Elm Creek?
Workers who live in Elm Creek, NE take an average of 22.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Elm Creek without a car?
2.0% of households in Elm Creek have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Elm Creek?
8.9% (±7.1 points) of workers who live in Elm Creek worked from home, and 92.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elm Creek village, Nebraska
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elm Creek village, Nebraska
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elm Creek 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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