How long is the commute from Defiance Township, OH?
Workers who live in Defiance Township, OH take an average of 19.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
85.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
6.1% work from home.
3.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.2 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Households without a car
- 3.8%
How people in Defiance Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Defiance Township | Defiance County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 85.1% (±3.8 points) | 83.7% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.4% (±2.9 points) | 7.7% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.6 points) | 0.0% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±1.1 points) | 1.4% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±0.8 points) | 1.3% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.1% (±2.4 points) | 6.0% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Defiance Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Defiance County (19.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Ohio (23.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Defiance Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Defiance County (0.0%).
It is also lower than in Ohio (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Defiance County, Defiance Township ranks 11 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2103 of 2,353.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Defiance Township
| Vehicles available | Defiance Township | Defiance County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.8% (±1.8 points) | 5.0% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.5% (±5.1 points) | 27.8% | 34.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.1% (±4.7 points) | 39.4% | 37.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.6% (±4.1 points) | 27.9% | 21.2% | 21.9% |
In Defiance Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Defiance County (5.0%).
It is also lower than in Ohio (7.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Defiance Township
| Defiance Township | Defiance County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.1% (±2.4 points) | 6.0% (±1.2 points) | 13.0% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.7% (±2.0 points) | 93.9% (±1.2 points) | 94.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.5% (±3.0 points) | 88.0% (±1.8 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Defiance Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Defiance County (88.0%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (90.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Defiance Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defiance Township | — | 19.2 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Defiance | 2.9 mi | 18.2 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Auglaize Township (Paulding County) | 4.3 mi | 26.0 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Noble Township (Defiance County) | 4.5 mi | 16.8 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Highland Township (Defiance County) | 6.4 mi | 21.2 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Delaware Township (Defiance County) | 6.7 mi | 29.8 minutes (±8.6) | Higher |
| Emerald Township | 7.0 mi | 22.4 minutes (±7.9) | Not measurably different |
| Richland Township (Defiance County) | 7.1 mi | 17.8 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Sherwood | 8.4 mi | 23.6 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Auglaize Township (Paulding County), OH (26.0 minutes), Delaware Township (Defiance County), OH (29.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Defiance County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (tie) | Sherwood | 23.6 minutes (±4.1) |
| 6 | Washington Township (Defiance County) | 22.5 minutes (±3.5) |
| 7 | Highland Township (Defiance County) | 21.2 minutes (±2.5) |
| 8 | Hicksville | 20.7 minutes (±2.8) |
| 9 | Farmer Township | 20.3 minutes (±5.5) |
| 10 | Hicksville Township | 19.6 minutes (±2.0) |
| 11 (tie) | Defiance Township | 19.2 minutes (±1.8) |
| 11 (tie) | Tiffin Township (Defiance County) | 19.2 minutes (±3.3) |
| 13 | Adams Township (Defiance County) | 18.7 minutes (±5.0) |
| 14 | Defiance | 18.2 minutes (±1.8) |
| 15 | Richland Township (Defiance County) | 17.8 minutes (±3.3) |
| 16 | Noble Township (Defiance County) | 16.8 minutes (±2.5) |
Showing 12 of 16 places in Defiance 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 Defiance Township
How long is the average commute in Defiance Township?
Workers who live in Defiance Township, OH take an average of 19.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Defiance Township without a car?
3.8% of households in Defiance Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Defiance Township?
6.1% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in Defiance Township worked from home, and 88.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Defiance township, Defiance County, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Defiance township, Defiance County, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Defiance township, Defiance County, Ohio
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