Iowa Commute & Transportation Patterns (2024)
Means of transportation and remote work analysis for Iowa
Iowa Transportation Indicators (2024)
Total Workers
1,611,395
Population 16+
driving
83.7%
Most Common Choice
Work From Home
11.3%
Remote Share
Public Transit
0.7%
Bus/Rail/Ferry
Iowa Commute Mode Distribution
Iowa Historical Commuting Trends
Iowa Detailed Commute Breakdown
| Mode | Workers | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Car, truck, or van | 1,349,290 | 83.7% |
| Public transportation | 11,073 | 0.7% |
| Bicycle | 5,471 | 0.3% |
| Walked | 46,647 | 2.9% |
| Other means | 16,773 | 1.0% |
| Worked from home | 182,141 | 11.3% |
Commuting Patterns FAQs for Iowa
The most common way is driving a car, truck, or van, with 83.7% of workers in Iowa utilizing this as their primary means of transportation to work.
Since 2010, the percentage of residents working from home in Iowa has increased significantly. Currently, 11.3% of the workforce works remotely, which is lower than the U.S. national average of 15.1%.
Approximately 11.3% of workers in Iowa currently work remotely, compared to the national average of 15.1%.