How long is the commute from Elkhorn, WI?
Workers who live in Elkhorn, WI take an average of 21.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
10.3% work from home.
5.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.1 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.3%
- Households without a car
- 5.1%
How people in Elkhorn get to work
| Means of transportation | Elkhorn | Walworth County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.3% (±5.6 points) | 76.7% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.8% (±4.2 points) | 7.6% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.4 points) | 0.2% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.7 points) | 3.1% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±0.4 points) | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.3% (±3.5 points) | 11.2% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Elkhorn, the average commute is lower than in Walworth County (23.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Elkhorn, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Walworth County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Walworth County, Elkhorn ranks 25 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1431 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Elkhorn
| Vehicles available | Elkhorn | Walworth County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% (±2.5 points) | 3.9% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.9% (±6.9 points) | 28.8% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.8% (±7.1 points) | 40.5% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.3% (±4.6 points) | 26.8% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Elkhorn, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Walworth County (3.9%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (6.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Elkhorn
| Elkhorn | Walworth County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.3% (±3.5 points) | 11.2% (±1.1 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.8% (±2.8 points) | 95.7% (±0.7 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.8% (±5.9 points) | 88.7% (±1.2 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Elkhorn, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Walworth County (88.7%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (90.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Elkhorn
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn | — | 21.1 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Town of Lafayette (Walworth County) | 4.1 mi | 25.3 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Town of Geneva | 4.1 mi | 27.8 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Town of Sugar Creek | 4.7 mi | 27.1 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Como | 4.8 mi | 25.0 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Delavan | 5.0 mi | 26.5 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Delavan | 5.5 mi | 18.5 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Williams Bay | 6.4 mi | 26.7 minutes (±4.8) | Higher |
| Delavan Lake | 6.7 mi | 27.8 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Lafayette (Walworth County), WI (25.3 minutes), Town of Geneva, WI (27.8 minutes), Town of Sugar Creek, WI (27.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Walworth County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 19 (tie) | Town of Lafayette (Walworth County) | 25.3 minutes (±2.8) |
| 19 (tie) | Town of Lyons | 25.3 minutes (±3.4) |
| 21 | East Troy | 23.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 22 | Lake Geneva | 23.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 23 | Town of Bloomfield (Walworth County) | 22.5 minutes (±4.9) |
| 24 | Darien | 21.6 minutes (±2.3) |
| 25 | Elkhorn | 21.1 minutes (±2.0) |
| 26 | Town of Darien | 19.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 27 | Delavan | 18.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 28 | Whitewater | 17.0 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 10 of 28 places in Walworth 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 Elkhorn
How long is the average commute in Elkhorn?
Workers who live in Elkhorn, WI take an average of 21.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Elkhorn without a car?
5.1% of households in Elkhorn have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Elkhorn?
10.3% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in Elkhorn worked from home, and 83.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elkhorn city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elkhorn city, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elkhorn 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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