How long is the commute from Altoona, WI?
Workers who live in Altoona, WI take an average of 18.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
12.1% work from home.
8.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.3 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 12.1%
- Households without a car
- 8.4%
How people in Altoona get to work
| Means of transportation | Altoona | Eau Claire County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.8% (±4.6 points) | 76.3% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.5% (±3.3 points) | 6.0% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±0.8 points) | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±0.8 points) | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±1.1 points) | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.1% (±3.1 points) | 12.7% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Altoona, the average commute is not measurably different from Eau Claire County (17.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Altoona, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Eau Claire County (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Eau Claire County, Altoona ranks 14 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1678 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Altoona
| Vehicles available | Altoona | Eau Claire County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.4% (±4.1 points) | 6.4% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.6% (±5.6 points) | 31.3% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.5% (±5.8 points) | 41.1% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.6% (±3.6 points) | 21.1% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Altoona, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Eau Claire County (6.4%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (6.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Altoona
| Altoona | Eau Claire County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.1% (±3.1 points) | 12.7% (±1.0 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.6% (±4.6 points) | 94.1% (±1.1 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.1% (±4.8 points) | 90.1% (±1.2 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Altoona, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Eau Claire County (90.1%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (90.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Altoona
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona | — | 18.3 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Seymour (community) | 1.4 mi | 16.8 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Eau Claire | 3.0 mi | 16.7 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Washington (Eau Claire County) | 4.5 mi | 17.5 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Seymour (Eau Claire County) | 5.2 mi | 19.4 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Hallie | 6.2 mi | 20.1 minutes (±8.6) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Hallie | 6.4 mi | 19.1 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Union (Eau Claire County) | 7.9 mi | 16.8 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Fall Creek | 8.3 mi | 26.9 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fall Creek, WI (26.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Eau Claire County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Town of Drammen | 24.9 minutes (±4.0) |
| 9 | Town of Lincoln (Eau Claire County) | 24.1 minutes (±2.2) |
| 10 | Town of Otter Creek (Eau Claire County) | 23.7 minutes (±4.5) |
| 11 | Town of Brunswick | 23.2 minutes (±3.0) |
| 12 | Augusta | 22.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 13 | Town of Seymour (Eau Claire County) | 19.4 minutes (±3.4) |
| 14 | Altoona | 18.3 minutes (±2.8) |
| 15 | Town of Washington (Eau Claire County) | 17.5 minutes (±2.6) |
| 16 | Town of Pleasant Valley (Eau Claire County) | 17.0 minutes (±3.3) |
| 17 | Town of Union (Eau Claire County) | 16.8 minutes (±1.2) |
| 18 | Eau Claire | 16.7 minutes (±0.9) |
Showing 11 of 18 places in Eau Claire 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 Altoona
How long is the average commute in Altoona?
Workers who live in Altoona, WI take an average of 18.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Altoona without a car?
8.4% of households in Altoona have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Altoona?
12.1% (±3.1 points) of workers who live in Altoona worked from home, and 89.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Altoona city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Altoona city, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Altoona city, Wisconsin
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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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