How long is the commute from Jackson, WI?
Workers who live in Jackson, WI take an average of 27.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
16.5% work from home.
2.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.5 minutes (±4.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 16.5%
- Households without a car
- 2.0%
How people in Jackson get to work
| Means of transportation | Jackson | Washington County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.5% (±5.7 points) | 77.8% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.3% (±3.7 points) | 6.4% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.5 points) | 0.1% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±0.5 points) | 0.8% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.5% (±5.3 points) | 13.9% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Jackson, the average commute is not measurably different from Washington County (26.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Jackson, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Washington County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Washington County, Jackson ranks 9 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 610 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Jackson
| Vehicles available | Jackson | Washington County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.0% (±1.7 points) | 3.7% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.7% (±6.5 points) | 28.1% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 51.5% (±6.7 points) | 44.0% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.8% (±4.4 points) | 24.2% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Jackson, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Washington County (3.7%).
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 Jackson
| Jackson | Washington County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.5% (±5.3 points) | 13.9% (±1.0 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.5% (±2.3 points) | 95.5% (±0.8 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.7% (±2.4 points) | 92.8% (±0.9 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Jackson, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Washington County (92.8%).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (90.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Jackson
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | — | 27.5 minutes (±4.0) | — |
| Town of Jackson (Washington County) | 2.4 mi | 24.1 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Germantown (Washington County) | 3.0 mi | 24.3 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Polk | 3.2 mi | 31.0 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Slinger | 5.7 mi | 32.3 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Town of West Bend | 6.0 mi | 25.9 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Germantown | 6.2 mi | 22.8 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Town of Trenton (Washington County) | 6.5 mi | 25.1 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Richfield | 6.6 mi | 28.0 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Germantown, WI (22.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Town of Erin | 32.1 minutes (±3.1) |
| 4 | Town of Polk | 31.0 minutes (±6.5) |
| 5 | Kewaskum | 28.4 minutes (±4.3) |
| 6 | Town of Wayne (Washington County) | 28.2 minutes (±4.6) |
| 7 | Richfield | 28.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 8 | Newburg | 27.8 minutes (±4.6) |
| 9 | Jackson | 27.5 minutes (±4.0) |
| 10 | Town of Farmington (Washington County) | 27.4 minutes (±2.9) |
| 11 | Town of Barton | 27.3 minutes (±4.3) |
| 12 (tie) | West Bend | 25.9 minutes (±1.6) |
| 12 (tie) | Town of West Bend | 25.9 minutes (±2.7) |
| 14 | Hartford | 25.8 minutes (±2.2) |
| 15 | Town of Trenton (Washington County) | 25.1 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 13 of 20 places in Washington 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 Jackson
How long is the average commute in Jackson?
Workers who live in Jackson, WI take an average of 27.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Jackson without a car?
2.0% of households in Jackson have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Jackson?
16.5% (±5.3 points) of workers who live in Jackson worked from home, and 95.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jackson village, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jackson village, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jackson village, 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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