How long is the commute from Wisconsin Dells, WI?
Workers who live in Wisconsin Dells, WI take an average of 21.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.7% of workers drive alone to work.
3.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
3.3% work from home.
12.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.5 minutes (±4.3)
- Public transportation
- 3.0%
- Work from home
- 3.3%
- Households without a car
- 12.0%
How people in Wisconsin Dells get to work
| Means of transportation | Wisconsin Dells | Columbia County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.7% (±9.0 points) | 76.9% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.3% (±9.7 points) | 7.0% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.0% (±4.5 points) | 0.3% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 2.2% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±2.1 points) | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.3% (±3.3 points) | 12.5% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Wisconsin Dells, the average commute is lower than in Columbia County (26.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Wisconsin Dells, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Columbia County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Columbia County, Wisconsin Dells ranks 33 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1391 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wisconsin Dells
| Vehicles available | Wisconsin Dells | Columbia County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.0% (±7.6 points) | 4.4% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.6% (±11.5 points) | 26.7% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.2% (±8.5 points) | 38.8% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.2% (±9.3 points) | 30.1% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Wisconsin Dells, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Columbia County (4.4%).
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 Wisconsin Dells
| Wisconsin Dells | Columbia County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.3% (±3.3 points) | 12.5% (±1.2 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 86.9% (±7.7 points) | 93.8% (±0.8 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 69.3% (±10.4 points) | 88.3% (±1.1 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Wisconsin Dells, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Columbia County (88.3%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (90.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Wisconsin Dells
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Dells | — | 21.5 minutes (±4.3) | — |
| Lake Delton | 3.2 mi | 17.4 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Dell Prairie | 3.8 mi | 24.3 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Newport | 4.1 mi | 25.9 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Delton | 5.2 mi | 22.2 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Lyndon (Juneau County) | 5.3 mi | 28.8 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Town of Dellona | 5.9 mi | 27.2 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Town of New Haven (Adams County) | 7.2 mi | 29.9 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Lyndon Station | 7.6 mi | 26.9 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Lyndon (Juneau County), WI (28.8 minutes), Town of New Haven (Adams County), WI (29.9 minutes), Lyndon Station, WI (26.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Columbia County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 26 (tie) | Lodi | 24.4 minutes (±3.1) |
| 28 | Cambria | 23.2 minutes (±3.9) |
| 29 | Town of Columbus | 22.7 minutes (±3.7) |
| 30 | Town of Scott (Columbia County) | 22.6 minutes (±5.2) |
| 31 | Portage | 22.1 minutes (±1.8) |
| 32 | Town of Randolph | 21.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 33 | Wisconsin Dells | 21.5 minutes (±4.3) |
| 34 | Town of Pacific | 21.1 minutes (±2.8) |
Showing 8 of 34 places in Columbia 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 Wisconsin Dells
How long is the average commute in Wisconsin Dells?
Workers who live in Wisconsin Dells, WI take an average of 21.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wisconsin Dells without a car?
12.0% of households in Wisconsin Dells have no vehicle, and 3.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wisconsin Dells?
3.3% (±3.3 points) of workers who live in Wisconsin Dells worked from home, and 69.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wisconsin Dells city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wisconsin Dells city, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wisconsin Dells 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 Wisconsin Dells city, Wisconsin (place:88150, in state:55).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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