How long is the commute from Lake Mills, WI?
Workers who live in Lake Mills, WI take an average of 22.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
14.6% work from home.
3.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.8 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 14.6%
- Households without a car
- 3.0%
How people in Lake Mills get to work
| Means of transportation | Lake Mills | Jefferson County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.0% (±5.9 points) | 76.9% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.5% (±2.4 points) | 8.1% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.6 points) | 0.4% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±1.4 points) | 3.0% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±0.6 points) | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.6% (±5.1 points) | 10.5% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Lake Mills, the average commute is not measurably different from 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 Lake Mills, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jefferson County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Jefferson County, Lake Mills ranks 22 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1220 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lake Mills
| Vehicles available | Lake Mills | Jefferson County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.0% (±2.4 points) | 4.6% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.0% (±7.0 points) | 30.5% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.9% (±6.3 points) | 40.5% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.1% (±5.3 points) | 24.4% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Lake Mills, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Jefferson County (4.6%).
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 Lake Mills
| Lake Mills | Jefferson County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.6% (±5.1 points) | 10.5% (±1.2 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.0% (±3.3 points) | 94.6% (±0.9 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.4% (±3.3 points) | 90.6% (±1.2 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Lake Mills, 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 Lake Mills
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Mills | — | 22.8 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Town of Lake Mills | 3.0 mi | 28.5 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Town of Aztalan | 3.8 mi | 24.2 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Waterloo (Jefferson County) | 5.2 mi | 23.6 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Milford | 6.1 mi | 26.5 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Ripley | 6.4 mi | 28.8 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Oakland (Jefferson County) | 6.7 mi | 25.6 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Johnson Creek | 6.8 mi | 27.9 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Jefferson | 7.1 mi | 25.1 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Lake Mills, WI (28.5 minutes), Johnson Creek, WI (27.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 15 (tie) | Town of Jefferson (Jefferson County) | 25.1 minutes (±3.3) |
| 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 9 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 Lake Mills
How long is the average commute in Lake Mills?
Workers who live in Lake Mills, WI take an average of 22.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lake Mills without a car?
3.0% of households in Lake Mills have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lake Mills?
14.6% (±5.1 points) of workers who live in Lake Mills worked from home, and 93.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Mills city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Mills city, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Mills city, Wisconsin
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Lake Mills city, Wisconsin (place:41675, in state:55).
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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