How long is the commute from Elida, OH?
Workers who live in Elida, OH take an average of 18.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
87.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
4.3% work from home.
1.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.5 minutes (±3.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.3%
- Households without a car
- 1.7%
How people in Elida get to work
| Means of transportation | Elida | Allen County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 87.7% (±5.8 points) | 82.8% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.3% (±2.9 points) | 8.9% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.8 points) | 0.4% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±1.5 points) | 1.2% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±2.7 points) | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.3% (±2.7 points) | 4.8% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Elida, the average commute is not measurably different from Allen County (18.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Ohio (23.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Elida, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Allen County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Allen County, Elida ranks 14 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2161 of 2,353.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Elida
| Vehicles available | Elida | Allen County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.7% (±1.3 points) | 7.5% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.4% (±8.0 points) | 31.1% | 34.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.1% (±8.6 points) | 37.1% | 37.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.8% (±10.2 points) | 24.3% | 21.2% | 21.9% |
In Elida, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Allen County (7.5%).
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 Elida
| Elida | Allen County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.3% (±2.7 points) | 4.8% (±0.7 points) | 13.0% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.6% (±1.1 points) | 93.3% (±1.0 points) | 94.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.2% (±1.4 points) | 88.8% (±1.3 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Elida, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Allen County (88.8%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (90.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Elida
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elida | — | 18.5 minutes (±3.1) | — |
| American Township | 1.7 mi | 18.3 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Sugar Creek Township (Allen County) | 2.9 mi | 22.8 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Marion Township (Allen County) | 5.1 mi | 22.3 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Amanda Township (Allen County) | 5.2 mi | 22.8 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Lima | 5.6 mi | 17.1 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Cairo | 6.7 mi | 17.9 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Shawnee Township | 6.8 mi | 17.4 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Sugar Creek Township (Putnam County) | 7.5 mi | 24.2 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Amanda Township (Allen County), OH (22.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Allen County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Delphos | 21.7 minutes (±3.0) |
| 9 | Jackson Township (Allen County) | 20.0 minutes (±1.7) |
| 10 (tie) | Lafayette | 19.6 minutes (±3.5) |
| 10 (tie) | Monroe Township (Allen County) | 19.6 minutes (±2.8) |
| 12 | Perry Township (Allen County) | 19.2 minutes (±3.0) |
| 13 | Richland Township (Allen County) | 19.1 minutes (±2.1) |
| 14 | Elida | 18.5 minutes (±3.1) |
| 15 | American Township | 18.3 minutes (±1.8) |
| 16 (tie) | Bluffton | 18.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 16 (tie) | Fort Shawnee | 18.0 minutes (±1.4) |
| 18 | Cairo | 17.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 19 | Shawnee Township | 17.4 minutes (±1.1) |
| 20 | Lima | 17.1 minutes (±0.9) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Allen 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 Elida
How long is the average commute in Elida?
Workers who live in Elida, OH take an average of 18.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Elida without a car?
1.7% of households in Elida have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Elida?
4.3% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Elida worked from home, and 98.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elida village, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elida village, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elida village, Ohio
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Elida village, Ohio (place:24808, in state:39).
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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