How long is the commute from Guntersville, AL?
Workers who live in Guntersville, AL take an average of 21.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
8.8% work from home.
7.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.5 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 8.8%
- Households without a car
- 7.6%
How people in Guntersville get to work
| Means of transportation | Guntersville | Marshall County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.2% (±3.0 points) | 80.8% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.2% (±2.3 points) | 11.4% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.2 points) | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±0.8 points) | 0.7% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.8% (±2.3 points) | 6.4% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Guntersville, the average commute is lower than in Marshall County (25.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Alabama (25.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Guntersville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Marshall County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Marshall County, Guntersville ranks 6 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 417 of 502.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Guntersville
| Vehicles available | Guntersville | Marshall County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.6% (±2.6 points) | 4.4% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.7% (±3.4 points) | 25.4% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.2% (±4.2 points) | 38.7% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.5% (±3.8 points) | 31.6% | 26.4% | 21.9% |
In Guntersville, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Marshall County (4.4%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Guntersville
| Guntersville | Marshall County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.8% (±2.3 points) | 6.4% (±1.0 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.5% (±1.5 points) | 94.1% (±1.0 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.7% (±1.9 points) | 90.1% (±1.2 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Guntersville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Marshall County (90.1%).
It is also higher than in Alabama (87.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Guntersville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guntersville | — | 21.5 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Albertville | 7.6 mi | 19.7 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Grant | 10 mi | 30.6 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
| Union Grove | 12 mi | 41.3 minutes (±21.5) | Not measurably different |
| Boaz | 13 mi | 21.5 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Geraldine | 14 mi | 19.3 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Douglas | 14 mi | 34.1 minutes (±7.0) | Higher |
| Arab | 14 mi | 29.4 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
| New Hope | 15 mi | 22.2 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Grant, AL (30.6 minutes), Douglas, AL (34.1 minutes), Arab, AL (29.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Marshall County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Union Grove | 41.3 minutes (±21.5) |
| 2 | Douglas | 34.1 minutes (±7.0) |
| 3 | Grant | 30.6 minutes (±4.6) |
| 4 | Arab | 29.4 minutes (±1.5) |
| 5 (tie) | Boaz | 21.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 5 (tie) | Guntersville | 21.5 minutes (±1.5) |
| 7 | Albertville | 19.7 minutes (±2.3) |
| 8 | Cherokee Ridge | 17.5 minutes (±13.5) |
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 Guntersville
How long is the average commute in Guntersville?
Workers who live in Guntersville, AL take an average of 21.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Guntersville without a car?
7.6% of households in Guntersville have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Guntersville?
8.8% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in Guntersville worked from home, and 90.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Guntersville city, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Guntersville city, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Guntersville 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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