How long is the commute from Fort Atkinson, WI?
Workers who live in Fort Atkinson, WI take an average of 20.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
2.7% of workers walk to work.
9.7% work from home.
6.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.2 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Households without a car
- 6.4%
How people in Fort Atkinson get to work
| Means of transportation | Fort Atkinson | Jefferson County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.5% (±4.5 points) | 76.9% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.8% (±2.2 points) | 8.1% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.7 points) | 0.4% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.7% (±1.7 points) | 3.0% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.5 points) | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.7% (±3.7 points) | 10.5% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Fort Atkinson, the average commute is lower than in Jefferson County (24.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fort Atkinson, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jefferson County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Jefferson County, Fort Atkinson ranks 23 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1528 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fort Atkinson
| Vehicles available | Fort Atkinson | Jefferson County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.4% (±2.7 points) | 4.6% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.1% (±5.3 points) | 30.5% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.1% (±6.7 points) | 40.5% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.4% (±5.1 points) | 24.4% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Fort Atkinson, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Jefferson County (4.6%).
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 Fort Atkinson
| Fort Atkinson | Jefferson County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.7% (±3.7 points) | 10.5% (±1.2 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.6% (±2.9 points) | 94.6% (±0.9 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.7% (±2.9 points) | 90.6% (±1.2 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Fort Atkinson, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Jefferson County (90.6%).
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 Fort Atkinson
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Atkinson | — | 20.2 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Town of Koshkonong | 2.1 mi | 18.8 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Jefferson (Jefferson County) | 4.5 mi | 25.1 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Jefferson | 5.8 mi | 25.1 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Town of Hebron | 6.5 mi | 26.6 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Lake Koshkonong | 6.5 mi | 25.6 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Town of Oakland (Jefferson County) | 6.6 mi | 25.6 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Town of Cold Spring | 7.1 mi | 24.7 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Town of Sumner (Jefferson County) | 7.5 mi | 26.4 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Jefferson (Jefferson County), WI (25.1 minutes), Jefferson, WI (25.1 minutes), Town of Hebron, WI (26.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Town of Cold Spring | 24.7 minutes (±3.5) |
| 18 (tie) | Watertown | 24.6 minutes (±1.7) |
| 18 (tie) | Town of Watertown | 24.6 minutes (±3.1) |
| 20 | Town of Aztalan | 24.2 minutes (±3.3) |
| 21 | Town of Waterloo (Jefferson County) | 23.6 minutes (±4.9) |
| 22 | Lake Mills | 22.8 minutes (±2.9) |
| 23 | Fort Atkinson | 20.2 minutes (±2.1) |
| 24 | Town of Koshkonong | 18.8 minutes (±2.5) |
Showing 8 of 24 places in Jefferson 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 Fort Atkinson
How long is the average commute in Fort Atkinson?
Workers who live in Fort Atkinson, WI take an average of 20.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fort Atkinson without a car?
6.4% of households in Fort Atkinson have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fort Atkinson?
9.7% (±3.7 points) of workers who live in Fort Atkinson worked from home, and 90.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Atkinson city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Atkinson city, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Atkinson 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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