How long is the commute from Plain, WI?
Workers who live in Plain, WI take an average of 27.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
10.2% work from home.
1.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.0 minutes (±3.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Households without a car
- 1.6%
How people in Plain get to work
| Means of transportation | Plain | Sauk County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.8% (±4.9 points) | 77.0% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.8% (±3.3 points) | 9.0% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±1.0 points) | 0.1% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±1.4 points) | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±2.2 points) | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.2% (±4.0 points) | 9.6% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Plain, 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 Plain, 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 lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Sauk County, Plain ranks 12 of 37 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 668 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Plain
| Vehicles available | Plain | Sauk County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.6% (±1.4 points) | 5.1% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.1% (±6.2 points) | 29.9% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.0% (±7.8 points) | 38.2% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.3% (±7.9 points) | 26.8% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Plain, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Sauk County (5.1%).
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 Plain
| Plain | Sauk County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.2% (±4.0 points) | 9.6% (±1.1 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% (±2.5 points) | 94.3% (±0.8 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.6% (±5.3 points) | 88.5% (±1.1 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Plain, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from 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 Plain
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plain | — | 27.0 minutes (±3.6) | — |
| Town of Franklin (Sauk County) | 2.0 mi | 37.1 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
| Town of Bear Creek (Sauk County) | 5.8 mi | 36.4 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
| Town of Spring Green | 6.3 mi | 24.7 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Troy (Sauk County) | 6.4 mi | 29.1 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Green | 7.0 mi | 20.3 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Town of Honey Creek | 7.4 mi | 25.1 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Lone Rock | 10 mi | 33.2 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Arena | 10 mi | 32.2 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Spring Green, WI (20.3 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Franklin (Sauk County), WI (37.1 minutes), Town of Bear Creek (Sauk County), WI (36.4 minutes), Lone Rock, WI (33.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 12 (tie) | Town of Freedom (Sauk County) | 27.0 minutes (±3.2) |
| 14 | Town of Washington (Sauk County) | 26.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 15 | Town of Fairfield | 25.5 minutes (±4.0) |
| 16 | Town of Sumpter | 25.4 minutes (±3.5) |
| 17 | Town of Winfield | 25.3 minutes (±5.6) |
| 18 (tie) | Town of Greenfield (Sauk County) | 25.1 minutes (±3.2) |
Showing 13 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 Plain
How long is the average commute in Plain?
Workers who live in Plain, WI take an average of 27.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Plain without a car?
1.6% of households in Plain have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Plain?
10.2% (±4.0 points) of workers who live in Plain worked from home, and 89.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plain village, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plain village, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plain 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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