How long is the commute from Merrimac, WI?
Workers who live in Merrimac, WI take an average of 30.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
6.6% work from home.
4.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.6 minutes (±5.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.6%
- Households without a car
- 4.8%
How people in Merrimac get to work
| Means of transportation | Merrimac | Sauk County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.1% (±8.5 points) | 77.0% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.7% (±6.6 points) | 9.0% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±7.6 points) | 0.1% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±0.9 points) | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.8% (±3.3 points) | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.6% (±3.2 points) | 9.6% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Merrimac, the average commute is higher than in Sauk County (23.0 minutes).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Merrimac, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sauk County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Sauk County, Merrimac ranks 6 of 37 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 315 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Merrimac
| Vehicles available | Merrimac | Sauk County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% (±5.1 points) | 5.1% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.7% (±10.0 points) | 29.9% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.2% (±10.6 points) | 38.2% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.3% (±7.4 points) | 26.8% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Merrimac, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Sauk County (5.1%).
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 Merrimac
| Merrimac | Sauk County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.6% (±3.2 points) | 9.6% (±1.1 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% (±3.1 points) | 94.3% (±0.8 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.9% (±4.4 points) | 88.5% (±1.1 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Merrimac, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Sauk County (88.5%).
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 Merrimac
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimac | — | 30.6 minutes (±5.1) | — |
| Lake Wisconsin | 1.7 mi | 32.2 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Merrimac | 2.4 mi | 28.5 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Town of West Point | 3.7 mi | 28.9 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Lodi | 5.2 mi | 31.0 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lodi | 6.0 mi | 24.4 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| Town of Greenfield (Sauk County) | 6.0 mi | 25.1 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Caledonia (Columbia County) | 7.7 mi | 25.5 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Prairie du Sac | 7.8 mi | 24.3 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lodi, WI (24.4 minutes), Prairie du Sac, WI (24.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sauk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Franklin (Sauk County) | 37.1 minutes (±4.9) |
| 2 | Town of Bear Creek (Sauk County) | 36.4 minutes (±5.0) |
| 3 | Lime Ridge | 36.3 minutes (±7.5) |
| 4 | Town of La Valle | 33.5 minutes (±6.2) |
| 5 | Town of Ironton | 32.5 minutes (±5.7) |
| 6 | Merrimac | 30.6 minutes (±5.1) |
| 7 | Town of Troy (Sauk County) | 29.1 minutes (±3.9) |
| 8 | Town of Merrimac | 28.5 minutes (±3.7) |
| 9 | Loganville | 27.6 minutes (±4.6) |
| 10 | Town of Woodland | 27.3 minutes (±3.7) |
| 11 | Town of Dellona | 27.2 minutes (±4.5) |
| 12 (tie) | Plain | 27.0 minutes (±3.6) |
Showing 12 of 37 places in Sauk 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 Merrimac
How long is the average commute in Merrimac?
Workers who live in Merrimac, WI take an average of 30.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Merrimac without a car?
4.8% of households in Merrimac have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Merrimac?
6.6% (±3.2 points) of workers who live in Merrimac worked from home, and 93.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Merrimac village, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Merrimac village, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Merrimac village, 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 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.
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