How long is the commute from Platteville, WI?
Workers who live in Platteville, WI take an average of 17.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
15.6% of workers walk to work.
7.2% work from home.
5.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.0 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Households without a car
- 5.6%
How people in Platteville get to work
| Means of transportation | Platteville | Grant County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.2% (±4.5 points) | 75.5% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.6% (±2.1 points) | 5.5% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.4 points) | 0.3% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 15.6% (±3.8 points) | 6.4% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±0.9 points) | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.2% (±2.4 points) | 10.3% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Platteville, the average commute is lower than in Grant County (21.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Platteville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Grant County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Grant County, Platteville ranks 51 of 52 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1756 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Platteville
| Vehicles available | Platteville | Grant County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.6% (±2.6 points) | 4.9% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.7% (±5.8 points) | 29.9% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.3% (±6.1 points) | 39.3% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.4% (±3.9 points) | 25.9% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Platteville, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Grant County (4.9%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (6.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Platteville
| Platteville | Grant County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.2% (±2.4 points) | 10.3% (±1.1 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.5% (±2.1 points) | 92.7% (±0.7 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.4% (±3.5 points) | 86.1% (±1.1 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Platteville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Grant County (86.1%).
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 Platteville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platteville | — | 17.0 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Town of Platteville | 2.9 mi | 18.6 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Elk Grove | 6.0 mi | 15.6 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Lima (Grant County) | 6.2 mi | 22.3 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Town of Smelser | 6.2 mi | 20.2 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Belmont (Lafayette County) | 6.8 mi | 25.2 minutes (±6.5) | Higher |
| Belmont | 6.8 mi | 23.6 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Town of Harrison (Grant County) | 6.9 mi | 18.6 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Rewey | 8.7 mi | 28.9 minutes (±5.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Lima (Grant County), WI (22.3 minutes), Town of Belmont (Lafayette County), WI (25.2 minutes), Belmont, WI (23.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Grant County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | Patch Grove | 18.4 minutes (±4.7) |
| 46 | Town of Jamestown | 17.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 47 | Town of North Lancaster | 17.5 minutes (±2.6) |
| 48 (tie) | Boscobel | 17.4 minutes (±3.8) |
| 48 (tie) | Town of Hazel Green | 17.4 minutes (±3.4) |
| 50 | Town of South Lancaster | 17.3 minutes (±2.9) |
| 51 (tie) | Platteville | 17.0 minutes (±1.8) |
| 51 (tie) | Town of Patch Grove | 17.0 minutes (±2.0) |
Showing 8 of 52 places in Grant 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 Platteville
How long is the average commute in Platteville?
Workers who live in Platteville, WI take an average of 17.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Platteville without a car?
5.6% of households in Platteville have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Platteville?
7.2% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in Platteville worked from home, and 90.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Platteville city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Platteville city, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Platteville 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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Figures last updated on .
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