How long is the commute from Elkhart Lake, WI?
Workers who live in Elkhart Lake, WI take an average of 19.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
16.2% work from home.
2.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.2 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 16.2%
- Households without a car
- 2.2%
How people in Elkhart Lake get to work
| Means of transportation | Elkhart Lake | Sheboygan County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.0% (±6.5 points) | 76.5% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.0% (±2.2 points) | 8.5% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.5 points) | 0.3% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±1.1 points) | 2.0% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±5.5 points) | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.2% (±5.8 points) | 10.9% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Elkhart Lake, the average commute is not measurably different from Sheboygan County (18.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Elkhart Lake, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sheboygan County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Sheboygan County, Elkhart Lake ranks 15 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1613 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Elkhart Lake
| Vehicles available | Elkhart Lake | Sheboygan County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.2% (±1.8 points) | 5.2% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.6% (±7.6 points) | 34.3% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.5% (±8.2 points) | 41.0% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.7% (±6.5 points) | 19.6% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Elkhart Lake, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Sheboygan County (5.2%).
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 Elkhart Lake
| Elkhart Lake | Sheboygan County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.2% (±5.8 points) | 10.9% (±0.9 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% (±2.2 points) | 95.1% (±0.7 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.2% (±3.2 points) | 91.2% (±0.9 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Elkhart Lake, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Sheboygan County (91.2%).
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 Elkhart Lake
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart Lake | — | 19.2 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Town of Rhine | 2.7 mi | 18.6 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Glenbeulah | 2.9 mi | 28.8 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
| Town of Plymouth (Sheboygan County) | 4.8 mi | 17.5 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Russell (Sheboygan County) | 4.9 mi | 23.9 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Greenbush | 5.8 mi | 26.2 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Kiel | 5.9 mi | 18.7 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Plymouth | 6.4 mi | 15.8 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Town of Herman (Sheboygan County) | 7.7 mi | 17.0 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Plymouth, WI (15.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Glenbeulah, WI (28.8 minutes), Town of Greenbush, WI (26.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sheboygan County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 (tie) | Town of Russell (Sheboygan County) | 23.9 minutes (±3.8) |
| 10 | Town of Lyndon (Sheboygan County) | 23.6 minutes (±2.4) |
| 11 | Random Lake | 23.4 minutes (±3.2) |
| 12 | Adell | 23.2 minutes (±3.4) |
| 13 (tie) | Cascade | 21.9 minutes (±3.9) |
| 13 (tie) | Town of Sherman (Sheboygan County) | 21.9 minutes (±2.2) |
| 15 (tie) | Elkhart Lake | 19.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 15 (tie) | Waldo | 19.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 17 | Town of Rhine | 18.6 minutes (±2.3) |
| 18 | Town of Plymouth (Sheboygan County) | 17.5 minutes (±1.5) |
| 19 | Town of Lima (Sheboygan County) | 17.4 minutes (±1.9) |
| 20 | Sheboygan | 17.2 minutes (±1.1) |
| 21 (tie) | Town of Herman (Sheboygan County) | 17.0 minutes (±1.8) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Sheboygan 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 Elkhart Lake
How long is the average commute in Elkhart Lake?
Workers who live in Elkhart Lake, WI take an average of 19.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Elkhart Lake without a car?
2.2% of households in Elkhart Lake have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Elkhart Lake?
16.2% (±5.8 points) of workers who live in Elkhart Lake worked from home, and 93.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elkhart Lake village, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elkhart Lake village, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elkhart 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 Elkhart Lake village, Wisconsin (place:23275, 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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