How long is the commute from Tomah, WI?
Workers who live in Tomah, WI take an average of 16.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
87.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.2% of workers walk to work.
3.6% work from home.
11.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.9 minutes (±3.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.6%
- Households without a car
- 11.5%
How people in Tomah get to work
| Means of transportation | Tomah | Monroe County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 87.2% (±3.3 points) | 77.4% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.2% (±2.6 points) | 8.2% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.5 points) | 0.2% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.2% (±2.4 points) | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±0.7 points) | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.6% (±1.6 points) | 9.0% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Tomah, the average commute is lower than in 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 Tomah, 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, Tomah ranks 30 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1765 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Tomah
| Vehicles available | Tomah | Monroe County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.5% (±4.5 points) | 8.3% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.5% (±6.5 points) | 26.3% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.3% (±5.5 points) | 39.0% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.6% (±4.6 points) | 26.3% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Tomah, 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 Tomah
| Tomah | Monroe County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.6% (±1.6 points) | 9.0% (±1.0 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.3% (±5.2 points) | 90.6% (±1.5 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.2% (±4.5 points) | 87.1% (±1.5 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Tomah, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from 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 Tomah
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomah | — | 16.9 minutes (±3.1) | — |
| Town of Tomah | 3.4 mi | 18.4 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Town of La Grange (Monroe County) | 3.6 mi | 15.9 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Adrian | 5.5 mi | 23.8 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Town of Greenfield (Monroe County) | 6.3 mi | 19.4 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Oakdale | 6.3 mi | 15.5 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Wyeville | 6.4 mi | 14.3 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Byron (Monroe County) | 6.9 mi | 21.5 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Oakdale | 7.9 mi | 17.7 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Adrian, WI (23.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 31 | Melvina | 16.6 minutes (±4.2) |
| 32 | Town of La Grange (Monroe County) | 15.9 minutes (±2.0) |
| 33 | Oakdale | 15.5 minutes (±2.3) |
| 34 | Wyeville | 14.3 minutes (±4.8) |
Showing 11 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 Tomah
How long is the average commute in Tomah?
Workers who live in Tomah, WI take an average of 16.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Tomah without a car?
11.5% of households in Tomah have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Tomah?
3.6% (±1.6 points) of workers who live in Tomah worked from home, and 88.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tomah city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tomah city, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tomah 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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