How long is the commute from Clear Lake, WI?
Workers who live in Clear Lake, WI take an average of 21.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
88.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
3.0% work from home.
3.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.4 minutes (±6.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.0%
- Households without a car
- 3.0%
How people in Clear Lake get to work
| Means of transportation | Clear Lake | Polk County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 88.5% (±4.0 points) | 77.3% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.4% (±3.1 points) | 7.6% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.7 points) | 0.0% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±1.5 points) | 2.1% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.0% (±2.2 points) | 11.8% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Clear Lake, the average commute is lower than in Polk County (29.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Clear Lake, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Polk County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Polk County, Clear Lake ranks 35 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1399 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Clear Lake
| Vehicles available | Clear Lake | Polk County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.0% (±2.5 points) | 3.7% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.2% (±9.2 points) | 25.2% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.9% (±8.1 points) | 39.6% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.9% (±10.8 points) | 31.5% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Clear Lake, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Polk County (3.7%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (6.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Clear Lake
| Clear Lake | Polk County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.0% (±2.2 points) | 11.8% (±1.2 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.9% (±2.7 points) | 94.5% (±0.9 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 81.6% (±6.9 points) | 88.3% (±1.1 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Clear Lake, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Polk County (88.3%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (90.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Clear Lake
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Lake | — | 21.4 minutes (±6.0) | — |
| Town of Clear Lake | 2.6 mi | 27.9 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Black Brook | 3.1 mi | 29.8 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
| Amery | 6.1 mi | 21.5 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Forest (St. Croix County) | 6.3 mi | 29.2 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Town of Clayton (Polk County) | 6.7 mi | 27.6 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Cylon | 7.0 mi | 29.2 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Deer Park | 7.2 mi | 31.5 minutes (±6.2) | Higher |
| Town of Lincoln (Polk County) | 7.4 mi | 27.5 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Black Brook, WI (29.8 minutes), Town of Forest (St. Croix County), WI (29.2 minutes), Town of Cylon, WI (29.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Polk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Milltown | 25.3 minutes (±3.9) |
| 30 | Town of Osceola (Polk County) | 24.8 minutes (±3.1) |
| 31 | Town of Beaver (Polk County) | 24.3 minutes (±3.5) |
| 32 | Centuria | 24.1 minutes (±3.4) |
| 33 | Balsam Lake | 22.7 minutes (±5.9) |
| 34 | Amery | 21.5 minutes (±4.2) |
| 35 | Clear Lake | 21.4 minutes (±6.0) |
Showing 7 of 35 places in Polk 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 Clear Lake
How long is the average commute in Clear Lake?
Workers who live in Clear Lake, WI take an average of 21.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Clear Lake without a car?
3.0% of households in Clear Lake have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Clear Lake?
3.0% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in Clear Lake worked from home, and 81.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clear Lake village, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clear Lake village, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clear Lake village, 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 Clear Lake village, Wisconsin (place:15250, in state:55).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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