How long is the commute from Van Wert, OH?
Workers who live in Van Wert, OH take an average of 15.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
85.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.2% of workers walk to work.
2.8% work from home.
5.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.9 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.8%
- Households without a car
- 5.5%
How people in Van Wert get to work
| Means of transportation | Van Wert | Van Wert County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 85.3% (±3.0 points) | 84.0% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.3% (±2.7 points) | 7.9% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.7 points) | 0.0% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.2% (±1.4 points) | 1.9% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±0.9 points) | 1.6% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.8% (±1.4 points) | 4.5% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Van Wert, the average commute is lower than in Van Wert County (19.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Ohio (23.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Van Wert, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Van Wert County (0.0%).
It is also lower than in Ohio (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Van Wert County, Van Wert ranks 21 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2311 of 2,353.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Van Wert
| Vehicles available | Van Wert | Van Wert County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.5% (±2.3 points) | 3.6% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.6% (±4.0 points) | 29.1% | 34.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.7% (±3.7 points) | 35.4% | 37.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.3% (±3.5 points) | 31.9% | 21.2% | 21.9% |
In Van Wert, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Van Wert County (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (7.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Van Wert
| Van Wert | Van Wert County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.8% (±1.4 points) | 4.5% (±1.3 points) | 13.0% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.8% (±2.3 points) | 93.4% (±1.5 points) | 94.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.7% (±2.8 points) | 88.6% (±1.7 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Van Wert, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Van Wert County (88.6%).
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 Van Wert
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Wert | — | 15.9 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Pleasant Township (Van Wert County) | 2.7 mi | 16.7 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Ridge Township (Van Wert County) | 3.5 mi | 17.5 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Van Wert County) | 6.0 mi | 23.2 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
| Hoaglin Township | 6.1 mi | 16.0 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Ohio City | 6.7 mi | 21.9 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Liberty Township (Van Wert County) | 6.8 mi | 23.1 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
| Convoy | 7.1 mi | 16.2 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Harrison Township (Van Wert County) | 7.3 mi | 24.8 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Union Township (Van Wert County), OH (23.2 minutes), Ohio City, OH (21.9 minutes), Liberty Township (Van Wert County), OH (23.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Van Wert County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 15 (tie) | Tully Township (Van Wert County) | 19.2 minutes (±2.1) |
| 15 (tie) | York Township (Van Wert County) | 19.2 minutes (±3.0) |
| 17 | Ridge Township (Van Wert County) | 17.5 minutes (±3.6) |
| 18 | Pleasant Township (Van Wert County) | 16.7 minutes (±1.6) |
| 19 | Convoy | 16.2 minutes (±2.1) |
| 20 | Hoaglin Township | 16.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 21 | Van Wert | 15.9 minutes (±1.6) |
Showing 7 of 21 places in Van Wert 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 Van Wert
How long is the average commute in Van Wert?
Workers who live in Van Wert, OH take an average of 15.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Van Wert without a car?
5.5% of households in Van Wert have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Van Wert?
2.8% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in Van Wert worked from home, and 90.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Van Wert city, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Van Wert city, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Van Wert city, Ohio
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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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