How long is the commute from Kiel, WI?
Workers who live in Kiel, WI take an average of 18.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.6% of workers walk to work.
7.7% work from home.
2.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.7 minutes (±3.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Households without a car
- 2.7%
How people in Kiel get to work
| Means of transportation | Kiel | Manitowoc County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.3% (±7.0 points) | 80.6% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.8% (±5.8 points) | 7.1% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.1 points) | 0.5% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.6% (±2.7 points) | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.6% (±1.9 points) | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.7% (±3.6 points) | 7.8% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Kiel, the average commute is not measurably different from Manitowoc County (20.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Kiel, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Manitowoc County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Manitowoc County, Kiel ranks 27 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1654 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Kiel
| Vehicles available | Kiel | Manitowoc County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.7% (±1.9 points) | 5.3% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.8% (±5.9 points) | 30.8% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.1% (±6.9 points) | 40.1% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.4% (±5.0 points) | 23.8% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Kiel, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Manitowoc County (5.3%).
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 Kiel
| Kiel | Manitowoc County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.7% (±3.6 points) | 7.8% (±0.8 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.1% (±4.4 points) | 93.1% (±1.1 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.3% (±4.2 points) | 89.2% (±1.1 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Kiel, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Manitowoc County (89.2%).
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 Kiel
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiel | — | 18.7 minutes (±3.6) | — |
| Town of Schleswig | 3.2 mi | 22.1 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Town of New Holstein | 3.4 mi | 26.5 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
| New Holstein | 4.1 mi | 28.3 minutes (±5.4) | Higher |
| Town of Rhine | 4.8 mi | 18.6 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Russell (Sheboygan County) | 5.5 mi | 23.9 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Elkhart Lake | 5.9 mi | 19.2 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Charlestown | 7.0 mi | 22.1 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Eaton (Manitowoc County) | 7.9 mi | 24.0 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of New Holstein, WI (26.5 minutes), New Holstein, WI (28.3 minutes), Town of Eaton (Manitowoc County), WI (24.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Manitowoc County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Town of Manitowoc | 19.9 minutes (±3.2) |
| 22 | Town of Liberty (Manitowoc County) | 19.8 minutes (±3.8) |
| 23 | Whitelaw | 19.6 minutes (±2.4) |
| 24 | St. Nazianz | 19.3 minutes (±2.8) |
| 25 | Town of Newton (Manitowoc County) | 19.2 minutes (±2.4) |
| 26 (tie) | Cleveland | 18.7 minutes (±1.9) |
| 26 (tie) | Kiel | 18.7 minutes (±3.6) |
| 28 | Manitowoc | 18.6 minutes (±1.5) |
| 29 | Town of Centerville | 16.4 minutes (±1.7) |
| 30 | Town of Manitowoc Rapids | 14.5 minutes (±2.1) |
Showing 10 of 30 places in Manitowoc 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 Kiel
How long is the average commute in Kiel?
Workers who live in Kiel, WI take an average of 18.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Kiel without a car?
2.7% of households in Kiel have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Kiel?
7.7% (±3.6 points) of workers who live in Kiel worked from home, and 91.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kiel city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kiel city, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kiel 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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