How long is the commute from Whitewater, WI?
Workers who live in Whitewater, WI take an average of 17.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
64.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
13.3% of workers walk to work.
9.1% work from home.
4.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.0 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Households without a car
- 4.7%
How people in Whitewater get to work
| Means of transportation | Whitewater | Walworth County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 64.8% (±5.7 points) | 76.7% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.4% (±5.2 points) | 7.6% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.8 points) | 0.2% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 13.3% (±3.7 points) | 3.1% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±1.0 points) | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.1% (±2.9 points) | 11.2% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Whitewater, the average commute is lower than in Walworth County (23.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Whitewater, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Walworth County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Walworth County, Whitewater ranks 28 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1757 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Whitewater
| Vehicles available | Whitewater | Walworth County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.7% (±2.0 points) | 3.9% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.9% (±5.9 points) | 28.8% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.2% (±5.5 points) | 40.5% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.2% (±3.5 points) | 26.8% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Whitewater, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Walworth County (3.9%).
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 Whitewater
| Whitewater | Walworth County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.1% (±2.9 points) | 11.2% (±1.1 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% (±1.2 points) | 95.7% (±0.7 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 76.2% (±5.9 points) | 88.7% (±1.2 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Whitewater, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Walworth County (88.7%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (90.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Whitewater
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitewater | — | 17.0 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| Town of Cold Spring | 2.9 mi | 24.7 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Town of Whitewater | 4.2 mi | 26.7 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Town of Lima (Rock County) | 6.0 mi | 26.1 minutes (±6.6) | Higher |
| Town of Koshkonong | 6.5 mi | 18.8 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Hebron | 7.0 mi | 26.6 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Palmyra | 7.5 mi | 28.6 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Town of Palmyra | 7.6 mi | 27.6 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Town of La Grange (Walworth County) | 7.7 mi | 30.3 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Cold Spring, WI (24.7 minutes), Town of Whitewater, WI (26.7 minutes), Town of Lima (Rock County), WI (26.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Walworth County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Lake Geneva | 23.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 23 | Town of Bloomfield (Walworth County) | 22.5 minutes (±4.9) |
| 24 | Darien | 21.6 minutes (±2.3) |
| 25 | Elkhorn | 21.1 minutes (±2.0) |
| 26 | Town of Darien | 19.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 27 | Delavan | 18.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 28 | Whitewater | 17.0 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 7 of 28 places in Walworth 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 Whitewater
How long is the average commute in Whitewater?
Workers who live in Whitewater, WI take an average of 17.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Whitewater without a car?
4.7% of households in Whitewater have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Whitewater?
9.1% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in Whitewater worked from home, and 76.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitewater city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitewater city, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitewater 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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