How long is the commute from Rio, WI?
Workers who live in Rio, WI take an average of 29.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.5% of workers walk to work.
8.0% work from home.
1.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.0 minutes (±5.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.0%
- Households without a car
- 1.2%
How people in Rio get to work
| Means of transportation | Rio | Columbia County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.3% (±6.3 points) | 76.9% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.7% (±3.2 points) | 7.0% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.7 points) | 0.3% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.5% (±3.4 points) | 2.2% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±1.0 points) | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.0% (±3.7 points) | 12.5% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Rio, the average commute is not measurably different from Columbia County (26.0 minutes).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Rio, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Columbia County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Columbia County, Rio ranks 12 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 448 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Rio
| Vehicles available | Rio | Columbia County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.2% (±1.2 points) | 4.4% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.7% (±7.8 points) | 26.7% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.6% (±6.2 points) | 38.8% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 35.5% (±8.9 points) | 30.1% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Rio, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Columbia County (4.4%).
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 Rio
| Rio | Columbia County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.0% (±3.7 points) | 12.5% (±1.2 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.7% (±3.2 points) | 93.8% (±0.8 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.4% (±3.6 points) | 88.3% (±1.1 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Rio, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Columbia County (88.3%).
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 Rio
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio | — | 29.0 minutes (±5.1) | — |
| Town of Otsego | 4.0 mi | 29.2 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Wyocena | 4.1 mi | 29.8 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Wyocena | 4.4 mi | 30.2 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Springvale (Columbia County) | 4.4 mi | 34.6 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Doylestown | 5.0 mi | 36.7 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Lowville | 5.3 mi | 30.1 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Pardeeville | 6.6 mi | 28.9 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Hampden | 8.9 mi | 28.2 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Columbia County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Town of Dekorra | 30.9 minutes (±3.3) |
| 7 | Town of Fort Winnebago | 30.4 minutes (±5.8) |
| 8 | Town of Wyocena | 30.2 minutes (±3.5) |
| 9 | Town of Lowville | 30.1 minutes (±4.1) |
| 10 | Wyocena | 29.8 minutes (±3.3) |
| 11 | Town of Otsego | 29.2 minutes (±2.2) |
| 12 | Rio | 29.0 minutes (±5.1) |
| 13 (tie) | Pardeeville | 28.9 minutes (±2.5) |
| 13 (tie) | Town of West Point | 28.9 minutes (±3.6) |
| 15 | Town of Courtland | 28.7 minutes (±3.8) |
| 16 | Poynette | 28.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 17 (tie) | Town of Hampden | 28.2 minutes (±4.7) |
| 17 (tie) | Town of Lewiston | 28.2 minutes (±4.9) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Columbia 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 Rio
How long is the average commute in Rio?
Workers who live in Rio, WI take an average of 29.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Rio without a car?
1.2% of households in Rio have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Rio?
8.0% (±3.7 points) of workers who live in Rio worked from home, and 91.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rio village, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rio village, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rio 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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Figures last updated on .
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