How long is the commute from Chippewa Falls, WI?
Workers who live in Chippewa Falls, WI take an average of 18.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
10.2% work from home.
7.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.9 minutes (±4.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Households without a car
- 7.7%
How people in Chippewa Falls get to work
| Means of transportation | Chippewa Falls | Chippewa County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.0% (±4.1 points) | 75.7% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.8% (±2.7 points) | 8.9% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±0.9 points) | 0.3% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±1.0 points) | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.5% (±1.3 points) | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.2% (±3.1 points) | 11.7% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Chippewa Falls, the average commute is not measurably different from Chippewa County (23.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Chippewa Falls, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Chippewa County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Chippewa County, Chippewa Falls ranks 31 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1638 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Chippewa Falls
| Vehicles available | Chippewa Falls | Chippewa County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.7% (±2.7 points) | 4.8% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.3% (±5.6 points) | 26.8% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.6% (±5.0 points) | 39.9% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.4% (±3.9 points) | 28.5% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Chippewa Falls, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Chippewa 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 Chippewa Falls
| Chippewa Falls | Chippewa County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.2% (±3.1 points) | 11.7% (±1.3 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.7% (±3.1 points) | 93.4% (±1.2 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.0% (±3.5 points) | 89.3% (±1.3 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Chippewa Falls, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Chippewa County (89.3%).
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 Chippewa Falls
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewa Falls | — | 18.9 minutes (±4.2) | — |
| Lake Hallie | 3.3 mi | 19.1 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Hallie | 4.0 mi | 20.1 minutes (±8.6) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Wissota | 4.9 mi | 22.4 minutes (±7.3) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Lafayette (Chippewa County) | 5.0 mi | 29.4 minutes (±5.5) | Higher |
| Town of Tilden | 5.7 mi | 19.1 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Seymour (Eau Claire County) | 7.6 mi | 19.4 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Seymour (community) | 8.3 mi | 16.8 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Wheaton | 8.5 mi | 19.4 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Lafayette (Chippewa County), WI (29.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Chippewa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 25 (tie) | Town of Anson | 20.1 minutes (±2.1) |
| 25 (tie) | Town of Hallie | 20.1 minutes (±8.6) |
| 27 | Town of Howard | 19.7 minutes (±2.2) |
| 28 | Town of Wheaton | 19.4 minutes (±3.8) |
| 29 (tie) | Lake Hallie | 19.1 minutes (±1.9) |
| 29 (tie) | Town of Tilden | 19.1 minutes (±1.6) |
| 31 | Chippewa Falls | 18.9 minutes (±4.2) |
Showing 7 of 31 places in Chippewa 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 Chippewa Falls
How long is the average commute in Chippewa Falls?
Workers who live in Chippewa Falls, WI take an average of 18.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Chippewa Falls without a car?
7.7% of households in Chippewa Falls have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Chippewa Falls?
10.2% (±3.1 points) of workers who live in Chippewa Falls worked from home, and 89.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chippewa Falls city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chippewa Falls city, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chippewa Falls city, Wisconsin
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Chippewa Falls city, Wisconsin (place:14575, in state:55).
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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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