How long is the commute from Sparta, WI?
Workers who live in Sparta, WI take an average of 19.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
2.7% of workers walk to work.
10.2% work from home.
10.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.3 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Households without a car
- 10.8%
How people in Sparta get to work
| Means of transportation | Sparta | Monroe County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.8% (±5.8 points) | 77.4% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.1% (±3.4 points) | 8.2% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 0.2% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.7% (±1.7 points) | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.9% (±2.4 points) | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.2% (±3.1 points) | 9.0% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Sparta, the average commute is not measurably different from Monroe County (20.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sparta, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Monroe County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Monroe County, Sparta ranks 24 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1609 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sparta
| Vehicles available | Sparta | Monroe County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.8% (±3.5 points) | 8.3% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.5% (±4.6 points) | 26.3% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.6% (±5.7 points) | 39.0% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.1% (±4.2 points) | 26.3% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Sparta, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Monroe County (8.3%).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (6.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Sparta
| Sparta | Monroe County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.2% (±3.1 points) | 9.0% (±1.0 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.2% (±2.6 points) | 90.6% (±1.5 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.9% (±2.6 points) | 87.1% (±1.5 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Sparta, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Monroe County (87.1%).
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 Sparta
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparta | — | 19.3 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Town of Sparta | 3.0 mi | 18.0 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Angelo | 4.1 mi | 18.4 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Rockland | 5.6 mi | 33.2 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
| Town of Leon (Monroe County) | 6.0 mi | 24.1 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Town of Wells | 7.0 mi | 21.9 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Lafayette (Monroe County) | 7.2 mi | 21.3 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Burns | 7.5 mi | 29.3 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Bangor | 9.5 mi | 22.1 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rockland, WI (33.2 minutes), Town of Leon (Monroe County), WI (24.1 minutes), Town of Burns, WI (29.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Monroe County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Town of Wilton | 22.3 minutes (±5.5) |
| 19 | Town of Wells | 21.9 minutes (±2.7) |
| 20 | Town of Byron (Monroe County) | 21.5 minutes (±3.6) |
| 21 | Town of Lafayette (Monroe County) | 21.3 minutes (±7.6) |
| 22 | Town of Clifton (Monroe County) | 21.2 minutes (±5.6) |
| 23 | Town of Greenfield (Monroe County) | 19.4 minutes (±2.7) |
| 24 | Sparta | 19.3 minutes (±1.7) |
| 25 (tie) | Town of Angelo | 18.4 minutes (±1.6) |
| 25 (tie) | Town of Tomah | 18.4 minutes (±2.7) |
| 27 | Town of Lincoln (Monroe County) | 18.2 minutes (±2.7) |
| 28 | Town of Sparta | 18.0 minutes (±3.1) |
| 29 | Town of Oakdale | 17.7 minutes (±2.1) |
| 30 | Tomah | 16.9 minutes (±3.1) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Monroe 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 Sparta
How long is the average commute in Sparta?
Workers who live in Sparta, WI take an average of 19.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sparta without a car?
10.8% of households in Sparta have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sparta?
10.2% (±3.1 points) of workers who live in Sparta worked from home, and 92.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sparta city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sparta city, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sparta city, Wisconsin
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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 last updated on .
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