How long is the commute from Palmyra, WI?
Workers who live in Palmyra, WI take an average of 28.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
11.8% of workers walk to work.
2.5% work from home.
8.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.6 minutes (±2.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.5%
- Households without a car
- 8.4%
How people in Palmyra get to work
| Means of transportation | Palmyra | Jefferson County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.0% (±11.3 points) | 76.9% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.2% (±3.7 points) | 8.1% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 0.4% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 11.8% (±12.4 points) | 3.0% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.6 points) | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.5% (±1.3 points) | 10.5% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Palmyra, the average commute is higher than in Jefferson County (24.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Palmyra, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jefferson County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Jefferson County, Palmyra ranks 6 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 487 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Palmyra
| Vehicles available | Palmyra | Jefferson County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.4% (±8.4 points) | 4.6% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.2% (±8.2 points) | 30.5% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.1% (±9.9 points) | 40.5% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.2% (±6.2 points) | 24.4% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Palmyra, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Jefferson County (4.6%).
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 Palmyra
| Palmyra | Jefferson County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.5% (±1.3 points) | 10.5% (±1.2 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.8% (±2.1 points) | 94.6% (±0.9 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.2% (±3.4 points) | 90.6% (±1.2 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Palmyra, 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 Palmyra
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmyra | — | 28.6 minutes (±2.7) | — |
| Town of Palmyra | 0.5 mi | 27.6 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Eagle (Waukesha County) | 5.8 mi | 28.4 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Town of La Grange (Walworth County) | 6.1 mi | 30.3 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Cold Spring | 6.2 mi | 24.7 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Sullivan | 6.3 mi | 36.0 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Eagle | 6.8 mi | 33.2 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Town of Hebron | 7.3 mi | 26.6 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Whitewater | 7.5 mi | 17.0 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Whitewater, WI (17.0 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Sullivan, WI (36.0 minutes), Eagle, WI (33.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Sullivan | 36.0 minutes (±4.5) |
| 2 | Town of Farmington (Jefferson County) | 33.8 minutes (±5.6) |
| 3 | Waterloo | 32.2 minutes (±4.7) |
| 4 | Town of Concord | 31.9 minutes (±3.9) |
| 5 | Sullivan | 28.9 minutes (±5.2) |
| 6 | Palmyra | 28.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 7 | Town of Lake Mills | 28.5 minutes (±3.7) |
| 8 | Johnson Creek | 27.9 minutes (±2.4) |
| 9 | Town of Palmyra | 27.6 minutes (±3.0) |
| 10 | Town of Hebron | 26.6 minutes (±3.1) |
| 11 | Town of Milford | 26.5 minutes (±4.1) |
| 12 | Town of Sumner (Jefferson County) | 26.4 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 12 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 Palmyra
How long is the average commute in Palmyra?
Workers who live in Palmyra, WI take an average of 28.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Palmyra without a car?
8.4% of households in Palmyra have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Palmyra?
2.5% (±1.3 points) of workers who live in Palmyra worked from home, and 91.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palmyra village, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palmyra village, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palmyra 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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