How long is the commute from Chetek, WI?
Workers who live in Chetek, WI take an average of 27.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.4% of workers walk to work.
4.9% work from home.
6.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.5 minutes (±3.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Households without a car
- 6.4%
How people in Chetek get to work
| Means of transportation | Chetek | Barron County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.5% (±8.1 points) | 74.8% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.2% (±7.4 points) | 12.0% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.0 points) | 0.2% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.4% (±3.3 points) | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±1.1 points) | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.9% (±2.9 points) | 8.5% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Chetek, the average commute is higher than in Barron County (20.9 minutes).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Chetek, 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, Chetek ranks 6 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 608 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Chetek
| Vehicles available | Chetek | Barron County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.4% (±3.5 points) | 4.8% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.9% (±6.7 points) | 27.4% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.5% (±6.7 points) | 39.5% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.1% (±4.5 points) | 28.3% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Chetek, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Chetek
| Chetek | Barron County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.9% (±2.9 points) | 8.5% (±0.9 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.7% (±3.0 points) | 92.7% (±1.2 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.7% (±3.6 points) | 85.0% (±1.7 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Chetek, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in 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 Chetek
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chetek | — | 27.5 minutes (±3.4) | — |
| Town of Chetek | 3.1 mi | 22.5 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Town of Prairie Lake | 4.0 mi | 25.1 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Dovre | 4.8 mi | 30.6 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Sioux Creek | 6.1 mi | 26.3 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Cameron | 7.4 mi | 21.6 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Town of Sumner (Barron County) | 7.7 mi | 26.9 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Rusk (Rusk County) | 8.2 mi | 42.8 minutes (±5.3) | Higher |
| Town of Stanley | 8.6 mi | 22.8 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Chetek, WI (22.5 minutes), Cameron, WI (21.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Rusk (Rusk County), WI (42.8 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) |
Showing 12 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 Chetek
How long is the average commute in Chetek?
Workers who live in Chetek, WI take an average of 27.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Chetek without a car?
6.4% of households in Chetek have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Chetek?
4.9% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in Chetek worked from home, and 91.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chetek city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chetek city, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chetek 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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