How long is the commute from Baraboo, WI?
Workers who live in Baraboo, WI take an average of 21.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.5% of workers walk to work.
8.6% work from home.
8.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.6 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.6%
- Households without a car
- 8.3%
How people in Baraboo get to work
| Means of transportation | Baraboo | Sauk County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.0% (±3.8 points) | 77.0% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.4% (±3.7 points) | 9.0% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.1% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.5% (±1.6 points) | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±1.2 points) | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.6% (±3.4 points) | 9.6% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Baraboo, the average commute is not measurably different from Sauk County (23.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Baraboo, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sauk County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Sauk County, Baraboo ranks 29 of 37 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1369 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Baraboo
| Vehicles available | Baraboo | Sauk County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.3% (±2.8 points) | 5.1% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.8% (±4.7 points) | 29.9% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.3% (±4.4 points) | 38.2% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.7% (±3.8 points) | 26.8% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Baraboo, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Sauk County (5.1%).
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 Baraboo
| Baraboo | Sauk County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.6% (±3.4 points) | 9.6% (±1.1 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.1% (±2.5 points) | 94.3% (±0.8 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.9% (±3.3 points) | 88.5% (±1.1 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Baraboo, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Sauk County (88.5%).
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 Baraboo
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baraboo | — | 21.6 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| West Baraboo | 1.9 mi | 19.2 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Baraboo | 2.5 mi | 17.8 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Town of Greenfield (Sauk County) | 4.5 mi | 25.1 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| North Freedom | 5.8 mi | 24.1 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Merrimac | 6.5 mi | 28.5 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Town of Fairfield | 6.6 mi | 25.5 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Delton | 7.3 mi | 22.2 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Sumpter | 7.4 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Baraboo, WI (17.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Merrimac, WI (28.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sauk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Sauk City | 23.9 minutes (±2.2) |
| 24 | Town of Westfield (Sauk County) | 23.5 minutes (±2.3) |
| 25 | Ironton | 22.6 minutes (±3.9) |
| 26 (tie) | La Valle | 22.3 minutes (±2.9) |
| 26 (tie) | Town of Prairie du Sac | 22.3 minutes (±2.9) |
| 28 | Town of Delton | 22.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 29 | Baraboo | 21.6 minutes (±1.9) |
| 30 | Town of Excelsior | 21.1 minutes (±1.5) |
| 31 | Rock Springs | 20.4 minutes (±2.7) |
| 32 | Spring Green | 20.3 minutes (±2.4) |
| 33 | Reedsburg | 20.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 34 | Town of Reedsburg | 19.5 minutes (±2.6) |
| 35 | West Baraboo | 19.2 minutes (±2.9) |
Showing 13 of 37 places in Sauk 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 Baraboo
How long is the average commute in Baraboo?
Workers who live in Baraboo, WI take an average of 21.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Baraboo without a car?
8.3% of households in Baraboo have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Baraboo?
8.6% (±3.4 points) of workers who live in Baraboo worked from home, and 87.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Baraboo city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Baraboo city, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Baraboo 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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