How long is the commute from River Falls, WI?
Workers who live in River Falls, WI take an average of 22.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
7.2% of workers walk to work.
11.5% work from home.
5.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.0 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 11.5%
- Households without a car
- 5.0%
How people in River Falls get to work
| Means of transportation | River Falls | Pierce County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.9% (±4.2 points) | 75.4% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.3% (±2.0 points) | 6.1% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.2 points) | 0.0% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 7.2% (±2.0 points) | 4.5% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±0.8 points) | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.5% (±2.9 points) | 12.8% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In River Falls, the average commute is lower than in Pierce County (26.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In River Falls, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Pierce County (0.0%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Pierce County, River Falls ranks 25 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1325 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in River Falls
| Vehicles available | River Falls | Pierce County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% (±2.6 points) | 2.7% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.5% (±4.2 points) | 23.8% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.4% (±5.4 points) | 39.1% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.1% (±3.8 points) | 34.4% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In River Falls, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Pierce County (2.7%).
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 River Falls
| River Falls | Pierce County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.5% (±2.9 points) | 12.8% (±1.4 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% (±1.5 points) | 95.7% (±1.0 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.9% (±2.2 points) | 92.2% (±1.4 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In River Falls, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Pierce County (92.2%).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (90.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near River Falls
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Falls | — | 22.0 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Town of River Falls | 4.0 mi | 30.6 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
| Town of Troy (St. Croix County) | 4.1 mi | 27.6 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Town of Kinnickinnic | 4.9 mi | 26.4 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Town of Clifton (Pierce County) | 5.7 mi | 29.2 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| St. Marys Point | 7.9 mi | 26.9 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Lake St. Croix Beach | 8.2 mi | 23.1 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Pleasant Valley (St. Croix County) | 8.4 mi | 27.4 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Roberts | 8.6 mi | 31.4 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of River Falls, WI (30.6 minutes), Town of Troy (St. Croix County), WI (27.6 minutes), Town of Kinnickinnic, WI (26.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Pierce County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Town of Isabelle | 27.9 minutes (±5.9) |
| 20 | Elmwood | 27.6 minutes (±3.3) |
| 21 | Town of Trenton (Pierce County) | 27.4 minutes (±2.4) |
| 22 | Spring Valley | 27.1 minutes (±2.6) |
| 23 | Ellsworth | 24.9 minutes (±4.8) |
| 24 | Prescott | 22.4 minutes (±3.5) |
| 25 | River Falls | 22.0 minutes (±1.7) |
Showing 7 of 25 places in Pierce 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 River Falls
How long is the average commute in River Falls?
Workers who live in River Falls, WI take an average of 22.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in River Falls without a car?
5.0% of households in River Falls have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in River Falls?
11.5% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in River Falls worked from home, and 93.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — River Falls city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — River Falls city, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — River Falls city, Wisconsin
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for River Falls city, Wisconsin (place:68275, in state:55).
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.
Figures last updated on .
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