How long is the commute from Columbus, WI?
Workers who live in Columbus, WI take an average of 24.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.8% of workers walk to work.
18.3% work from home.
7.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.4 minutes (±3.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 18.3%
- Households without a car
- 7.9%
How people in Columbus get to work
| Means of transportation | Columbus | Columbia County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.7% (±5.3 points) | 76.9% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.1% (±1.6 points) | 7.0% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.7 points) | 0.3% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.8% (±2.6 points) | 2.2% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±0.7 points) | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.3% (±6.0 points) | 12.5% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Columbus, the average commute is not measurably different from Columbia County (26.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Columbus, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Columbia County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Columbia County, Columbus ranks 26 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1018 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Columbus
| Vehicles available | Columbus | Columbia County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.9% (±4.3 points) | 4.4% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.7% (±6.1 points) | 26.7% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.6% (±8.1 points) | 38.8% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.8% (±5.7 points) | 30.1% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Columbus, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Columbia County (4.4%).
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 Columbus
| Columbus | Columbia County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.3% (±6.0 points) | 12.5% (±1.2 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.1% (±5.0 points) | 93.8% (±0.8 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.3% (±5.1 points) | 88.3% (±1.1 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Columbus, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Columbia County (88.3%).
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 Columbus
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | — | 24.4 minutes (±3.1) | — |
| Town of Columbus | 2.5 mi | 22.7 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Fall River | 3.5 mi | 25.6 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Elba | 4.0 mi | 31.3 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Town of Fountain Prairie | 5.7 mi | 28.0 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Town of York (Dane County) | 6.4 mi | 28.9 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Town of Calamus | 6.8 mi | 21.7 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Hampden | 7.4 mi | 28.2 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Portland (Dodge County) | 8.0 mi | 28.1 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Elba, WI (31.3 minutes), Town of York (Dane County), WI (28.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Columbia County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Friesland | 26.3 minutes (±4.9) |
| 21 | Town of Newport | 25.9 minutes (±4.1) |
| 22 | Fall River | 25.6 minutes (±2.0) |
| 23 | Town of Caledonia (Columbia County) | 25.5 minutes (±5.3) |
| 24 | Arlington | 25.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 25 | Town of Arlington | 24.9 minutes (±1.7) |
| 26 (tie) | Columbus | 24.4 minutes (±3.1) |
| 26 (tie) | Lodi | 24.4 minutes (±3.1) |
| 28 | Cambria | 23.2 minutes (±3.9) |
| 29 | Town of Columbus | 22.7 minutes (±3.7) |
| 30 | Town of Scott (Columbia County) | 22.6 minutes (±5.2) |
| 31 | Portage | 22.1 minutes (±1.8) |
| 32 | Town of Randolph | 21.7 minutes (±3.2) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Columbia 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 Columbus
How long is the average commute in Columbus?
Workers who live in Columbus, WI take an average of 24.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Columbus without a car?
7.9% of households in Columbus have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Columbus?
18.3% (±6.0 points) of workers who live in Columbus worked from home, and 90.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbus city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbus city, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbus 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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