How long is the commute from Killen, AL?
Workers who live in Killen, AL take an average of 24.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
5.9% work from home.
3.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.5 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Households without a car
- 3.3%
How people in Killen get to work
| Means of transportation | Killen | Lauderdale County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.2% (±8.2 points) | 79.2% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.5% (±6.5 points) | 10.5% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±8.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±8.0 points) | 1.2% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±1.8 points) | 1.2% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.9% (±4.3 points) | 7.8% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Killen, the average commute is not measurably different from Lauderdale County (25.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (25.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Killen, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lauderdale County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Lauderdale County, Killen ranks 5 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 324 of 502.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Killen
| Vehicles available | Killen | Lauderdale County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% (±2.4 points) | 5.1% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.1% (±7.7 points) | 29.7% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.1% (±9.1 points) | 37.2% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.5% (±7.2 points) | 28.0% | 26.4% | 21.9% |
In Killen, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lauderdale County (5.1%).
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 Killen
| Killen | Lauderdale County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.9% (±4.3 points) | 7.8% (±1.2 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.6% (±7.9 points) | 92.2% (±1.1 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 80.7% (±9.4 points) | 85.1% (±1.6 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Killen, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lauderdale County (85.1%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (87.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Killen
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killen | — | 24.5 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| St. Florian | 5.4 mi | 20.1 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Florence | 7.8 mi | 18.7 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Underwood-Petersville | 9.6 mi | 20.6 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Muscle Shoals | 10 mi | 21.7 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Lexington | 11 mi | 35.1 minutes (±5.3) | Higher |
| Leighton | 12 mi | 15.0 minutes (±10.4) | Not measurably different |
| Sheffield | 12 mi | 19.4 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| St. Joseph | 12 mi | 29.4 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Florence, AL (18.7 minutes), Sheffield, AL (19.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lexington, AL (35.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lauderdale County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterloo | 35.6 minutes (±16.5) |
| 2 | Lexington | 35.1 minutes (±5.3) |
| 3 | Rogersville | 34.7 minutes (±5.0) |
| 4 | Anderson | 32.4 minutes (±6.1) |
| 5 | Killen | 24.5 minutes (±2.6) |
| 6 | Underwood-Petersville | 20.6 minutes (±3.3) |
| 7 | St. Florian | 20.1 minutes (±3.8) |
| 8 | Florence | 18.7 minutes (±1.2) |
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 Killen
How long is the average commute in Killen?
Workers who live in Killen, AL take an average of 24.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Killen without a car?
3.3% of households in Killen have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Killen?
5.9% (±4.3 points) of workers who live in Killen worked from home, and 80.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Killen town, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Killen town, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Killen town, 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 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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