How long is the commute from Fort Payne, AL?
Workers who live in Fort Payne, AL take an average of 17.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
7.2% work from home.
5.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.3 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Households without a car
- 5.1%
How people in Fort Payne get to work
| Means of transportation | Fort Payne | DeKalb County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.3% (±3.6 points) | 83.2% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.2% (±3.6 points) | 11.1% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±1.3 points) | 0.7% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±1.2 points) | 0.7% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.2% (±2.7 points) | 4.4% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Fort Payne, the average commute is lower than in DeKalb County (24.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Alabama (25.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fort Payne, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from DeKalb County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In DeKalb County, Fort Payne ranks 16 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 490 of 502.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fort Payne
| Vehicles available | Fort Payne | DeKalb County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% (±2.5 points) | 4.2% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.1% (±5.7 points) | 26.1% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.2% (±4.9 points) | 37.2% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.6% (±3.7 points) | 32.6% | 26.4% | 21.9% |
In Fort Payne, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from DeKalb County (4.2%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Fort Payne
| Fort Payne | DeKalb County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.2% (±2.7 points) | 4.4% (±0.9 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.9% (±4.2 points) | 91.4% (±1.4 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.3% (±4.4 points) | 86.9% (±1.9 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Fort Payne, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from DeKalb County (86.9%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (87.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Fort Payne
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Payne | — | 17.3 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Pine Ridge | 5.4 mi | 18.8 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| Valley Head | 7.8 mi | 50.2 minutes (±28.7) | Higher |
| Hammondville | 8.0 mi | 19.6 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Rainsville | 8.8 mi | 19.3 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Mentone | 9.3 mi | 26.1 minutes (±7.0) | Higher |
| Sylvania | 9.8 mi | 28.0 minutes (±5.5) | Higher |
| Shiloh | 11 mi | 22.1 minutes (±9.4) | Not measurably different |
| Menlo | 12 mi | 28.7 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Valley Head, AL (50.2 minutes), Mentone, AL (26.1 minutes), Sylvania, AL (28.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across DeKalb County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Powell | 21.9 minutes (±4.9) |
| 11 | Collinsville | 20.4 minutes (±4.9) |
| 12 | Hammondville | 19.6 minutes (±3.9) |
| 13 (tie) | Geraldine | 19.3 minutes (±2.8) |
| 13 (tie) | Rainsville | 19.3 minutes (±4.1) |
| 15 | Pine Ridge | 18.8 minutes (±7.1) |
| 16 | Fort Payne | 17.3 minutes (±1.7) |
Showing 7 of 16 places in DeKalb 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 Fort Payne
How long is the average commute in Fort Payne?
Workers who live in Fort Payne, AL take an average of 17.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fort Payne without a car?
5.1% of households in Fort Payne have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fort Payne?
7.2% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Fort Payne worked from home, and 87.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Payne city, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Payne city, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Payne city, Alabama
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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