How long is the commute from Barron, WI?
Workers who live in Barron, WI take an average of 26.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
49.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.6% of workers walk to work.
4.2% work from home.
4.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.9 minutes (±8.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.2%
- Households without a car
- 4.3%
How people in Barron get to work
| Means of transportation | Barron | Barron County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 49.6% (±20.2 points) | 74.8% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 41.6% (±22.4 points) | 12.0% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 0.2% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.6% (±3.8 points) | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.2% (±5.1 points) | 8.5% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Barron, the average commute is not measurably different from Barron County (20.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Barron, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Barron County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Barron County, Barron ranks 7 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 677 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Barron
| Vehicles available | Barron | Barron County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% (±3.6 points) | 4.8% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.9% (±10.6 points) | 27.4% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.1% (±10.2 points) | 39.5% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.6% (±8.3 points) | 28.3% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Barron, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Barron County (4.8%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (6.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Barron
| Barron | Barron County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.2% (±5.1 points) | 8.5% (±0.9 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.2% (±7.4 points) | 92.7% (±1.2 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.2% (±9.7 points) | 85.0% (±1.7 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Barron, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Barron County (85.0%).
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 Barron
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barron | — | 26.9 minutes (±8.5) | — |
| Town of Barron | 2.5 mi | 19.1 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Maple Grove (Barron County) | 4.5 mi | 20.5 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Cameron | 5.1 mi | 21.6 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Stanley | 6.1 mi | 22.8 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Clinton (Barron County) | 6.4 mi | 20.9 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Prairie Lake | 7.2 mi | 25.1 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Rice Lake | 7.3 mi | 13.2 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Town of Arland | 7.6 mi | 24.9 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Rice Lake, WI (13.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Barron County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Prairie Farm | 32.9 minutes (±3.7) |
| 2 | Dallas | 31.1 minutes (±6.4) |
| 3 | Town of Dovre | 30.6 minutes (±4.6) |
| 4 | Town of Dallas | 30.2 minutes (±3.8) |
| 5 | Town of Vance Creek | 29.9 minutes (±3.7) |
| 6 | Chetek | 27.5 minutes (±3.4) |
| 7 (tie) | Barron | 26.9 minutes (±8.5) |
| 7 (tie) | Town of Sumner (Barron County) | 26.9 minutes (±4.1) |
| 9 | Town of Sioux Creek | 26.3 minutes (±4.2) |
| 10 | Town of Almena | 25.3 minutes (±4.3) |
| 11 (tie) | Town of Cedar Lake | 25.1 minutes (±3.2) |
| 11 (tie) | Town of Prairie Lake | 25.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 13 | Town of Arland | 24.9 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 13 of 35 places in Barron 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 Barron
How long is the average commute in Barron?
Workers who live in Barron, WI take an average of 26.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Barron without a car?
4.3% of households in Barron have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Barron?
4.2% (±5.1 points) of workers who live in Barron worked from home, and 83.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Barron city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Barron city, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Barron city, Wisconsin
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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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