How long is the commute from Spooner, WI?
Workers who live in Spooner, WI take an average of 18.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.2% of workers walk to work.
15.3% work from home.
9.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.0 minutes (±3.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 15.3%
- Households without a car
- 9.1%
How people in Spooner get to work
| Means of transportation | Spooner | Washburn County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.4% (±8.4 points) | 74.9% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.0% (±5.4 points) | 9.5% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.5 points) | 0.3% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.2% (±2.8 points) | 1.5% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±1.6 points) | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.3% (±6.7 points) | 12.6% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Spooner, the average commute is lower than in Washburn County (22.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Spooner, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Washburn County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Washburn County, Spooner ranks 24 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1701 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Spooner
| Vehicles available | Spooner | Washburn County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.1% (±4.7 points) | 4.3% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.5% (±6.0 points) | 28.4% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 20.8% (±5.6 points) | 39.0% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.5% (±7.6 points) | 28.4% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Spooner, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Washburn County (4.3%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (6.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Spooner
| Spooner | Washburn County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.3% (±6.7 points) | 12.6% (±1.5 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 87.3% (±5.2 points) | 92.8% (±1.1 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.3% (±5.2 points) | 86.8% (±1.3 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Spooner, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Washburn County (86.8%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (90.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Spooner
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spooner | — | 18.0 minutes (±3.2) | — |
| Town of Spooner | 3.2 mi | 22.7 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Evergreen (Washburn County) | 4.6 mi | 24.3 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Town of Beaver Brook | 5.6 mi | 22.1 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Bashaw | 5.7 mi | 18.5 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Trego | 6.8 mi | 28.7 minutes (±6.3) | Higher |
| Shell Lake | 7.0 mi | 19.0 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Madge | 7.7 mi | 24.1 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Town of Crystal | 7.9 mi | 30.4 minutes (±8.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Evergreen (Washburn County), WI (24.3 minutes), Town of Trego, WI (28.7 minutes), Town of Madge, WI (24.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Washburn County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 17 (tie) | Town of Beaver Brook | 22.1 minutes (±4.9) |
| 19 | Town of Barronett | 21.7 minutes (±4.4) |
| 20 (tie) | Birchwood | 20.5 minutes (±4.0) |
| 20 (tie) | Town of Frog Creek | 20.5 minutes (±3.9) |
| 22 | Shell Lake | 19.0 minutes (±2.2) |
| 23 | Town of Bashaw | 18.5 minutes (±2.1) |
| 24 | Spooner | 18.0 minutes (±3.2) |
| 25 | Minong | 14.7 minutes (±3.1) |
Showing 8 of 25 places in Washburn 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 Spooner
How long is the average commute in Spooner?
Workers who live in Spooner, WI take an average of 18.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Spooner without a car?
9.1% of households in Spooner have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Spooner?
15.3% (±6.7 points) of workers who live in Spooner worked from home, and 84.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spooner city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spooner city, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spooner 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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