How long is the commute from French Island, WI?
Workers who live in French Island, WI take an average of 15.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.7% of workers walk to work.
6.3% work from home.
5.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.4 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Households without a car
- 5.5%
How people in French Island get to work
| Means of transportation | French Island | La Crosse County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.7% (±6.8 points) | 75.5% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.1% (±4.4 points) | 6.8% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.0 points) | 0.8% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.7% (±3.0 points) | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.2% (±3.9 points) | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.3% (±5.5 points) | 11.6% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In French Island, the average commute is lower than in La Crosse County (18.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In French Island, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from La Crosse County (0.8%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
Statewide, it ranks 27 of 29.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in French Island
| Vehicles available | French Island | La Crosse County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.5% (±3.5 points) | 7.0% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.2% (±8.0 points) | 33.2% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.7% (±9.5 points) | 41.3% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.6% (±7.5 points) | 18.5% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In French Island, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from La Crosse County (7.0%).
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 French Island
| French Island | La Crosse County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.3% (±5.5 points) | 11.6% (±1.0 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.8% (±3.2 points) | 94.2% (±0.9 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.5% (±3.9 points) | 89.9% (±1.1 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In French Island, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in La Crosse County (89.9%).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (90.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near French Island
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Island | — | 15.4 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| La Crosse | 3.0 mi | 15.9 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| La Crescent | 3.0 mi | 17.5 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Onalaska | 3.5 mi | 17.3 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Dresbach Township | 4.3 mi | 20.4 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Town of Medary | 5.2 mi | 21.7 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Town of Onalaska | 5.3 mi | 20.9 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| La Crescent Township | 5.4 mi | 19.9 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Brice Prairie | 5.9 mi | 24.3 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Dresbach Township, MN (20.4 minutes), Town of Medary, WI (21.7 minutes), Town of Onalaska, WI (20.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
French Island is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside the Town of Campbell, whose figures include it.
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 French Island
How long is the average commute in French Island?
Workers who live in French Island, WI take an average of 15.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in French Island without a car?
5.5% of households in French Island have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in French Island?
6.3% (±5.5 points) of workers who live in French Island worked from home, and 94.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — French Island CDP, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — French Island CDP, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — French Island CDP, Wisconsin
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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