How long is the commute from Eaton, OH?
Workers who live in Eaton, OH take an average of 21.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
2.6% of workers walk to work.
2.9% work from home.
8.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.2 minutes (±3.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 2.9%
- Households without a car
- 8.7%
How people in Eaton get to work
| Means of transportation | Eaton | Preble County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.2% (±4.5 points) | 82.8% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.7% (±4.1 points) | 7.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 0.1% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.6% (±2.8 points) | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.6 points) | 0.6% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.9% (±1.6 points) | 7.3% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Eaton, the average commute is lower than in Preble County (26.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (23.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Eaton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Preble County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Ohio (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Preble County, Eaton ranks 23 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1850 of 2,353.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Eaton
| Vehicles available | Eaton | Preble County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.7% (±4.9 points) | 4.0% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.8% (±5.8 points) | 24.9% | 34.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.5% (±6.3 points) | 38.0% | 37.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.0% (±6.0 points) | 33.2% | 21.2% | 21.9% |
In Eaton, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Preble County (4.0%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (7.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Eaton
| Eaton | Preble County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.9% (±1.6 points) | 7.3% (±1.4 points) | 13.0% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.6% (±2.9 points) | 93.6% (±1.0 points) | 94.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.3% (±5.7 points) | 88.0% (±1.9 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Eaton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Preble County (88.0%).
It is also lower than in Ohio (90.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Eaton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton | — | 21.2 minutes (±3.4) | — |
| Washington Township (Preble County) | 2.1 mi | 21.6 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Gasper Township | 4.5 mi | 32.4 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Lake Lakengren | 5.2 mi | 31.5 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
| West Alexandria | 5.2 mi | 22.3 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Twin Township (Preble County) | 5.6 mi | 29.8 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Jackson Township (Preble County) | 6.5 mi | 19.7 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lanier Township | 6.7 mi | 24.3 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Dixon Township | 7.6 mi | 42.4 minutes (±20.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Gasper Township, OH (32.4 minutes), Lake Lakengren, OH (31.5 minutes), Twin Township (Preble 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 Preble County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Lewisburg | 25.2 minutes (±3.8) |
| 18 | Jefferson Township (Preble County) | 24.9 minutes (±2.3) |
| 19 | Lanier Township | 24.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 20 | West Alexandria | 22.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 21 | New Paris | 22.2 minutes (±2.9) |
| 22 | Washington Township (Preble County) | 21.6 minutes (±4.4) |
| 23 | Eaton | 21.2 minutes (±3.4) |
| 24 | Jackson Township (Preble County) | 19.7 minutes (±3.7) |
Showing 8 of 24 places in Preble 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 Eaton
How long is the average commute in Eaton?
Workers who live in Eaton, OH take an average of 21.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Eaton without a car?
8.7% of households in Eaton have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Eaton?
2.9% (±1.6 points) of workers who live in Eaton worked from home, and 83.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eaton city, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eaton city, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eaton city, Ohio
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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