How long is the commute from Muscle Shoals, AL?
Workers who live in Muscle Shoals, AL take an average of 21.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
13.7% work from home.
2.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.7 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 13.7%
- Households without a car
- 2.0%
How people in Muscle Shoals get to work
| Means of transportation | Muscle Shoals | Colbert County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.7% (±5.7 points) | 80.8% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.6% (±2.8 points) | 9.6% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±1.1 points) | 0.4% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±0.5 points) | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.7% (±4.7 points) | 7.2% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Muscle Shoals, the average commute is not measurably different from Colbert County (22.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Alabama (25.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Muscle Shoals, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Colbert County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Colbert County, Muscle Shoals ranks 4 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 408 of 502.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Muscle Shoals
| Vehicles available | Muscle Shoals | Colbert County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.0% (±1.7 points) | 4.6% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.7% (±5.7 points) | 30.6% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.5% (±5.2 points) | 35.9% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.7% (±5.1 points) | 28.9% | 26.4% | 21.9% |
In Muscle Shoals, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Colbert County (4.6%).
It is also lower than in Alabama (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Muscle Shoals
| Muscle Shoals | Colbert County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.7% (±4.7 points) | 7.2% (±1.8 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.0% (±2.4 points) | 90.8% (±1.5 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.2% (±3.5 points) | 81.9% (±1.9 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Muscle Shoals, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Colbert County (81.9%).
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 Muscle Shoals
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muscle Shoals | — | 21.7 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| Sheffield | 3.7 mi | 19.4 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Tuscumbia | 4.2 mi | 23.2 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Florence | 6.2 mi | 18.7 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Leighton | 7.1 mi | 15.0 minutes (±10.4) | Not measurably different |
| St. Florian | 9.1 mi | 20.1 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Underwood-Petersville | 9.9 mi | 20.6 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Killen | 10 mi | 24.5 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Littleville | 10 mi | 27.0 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Florence, AL (18.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Colbert County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Littleville | 27.0 minutes (±5.3) |
| 2 | Cherokee | 24.1 minutes (±4.5) |
| 3 | Tuscumbia | 23.2 minutes (±5.5) |
| 4 | Muscle Shoals | 21.7 minutes (±1.9) |
| 5 | Sheffield | 19.4 minutes (±2.6) |
| 6 | Leighton | 15.0 minutes (±10.4) |
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 Muscle Shoals
How long is the average commute in Muscle Shoals?
Workers who live in Muscle Shoals, AL take an average of 21.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Muscle Shoals without a car?
2.0% of households in Muscle Shoals have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Muscle Shoals?
13.7% (±4.7 points) of workers who live in Muscle Shoals worked from home, and 88.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Muscle Shoals city, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Muscle Shoals city, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Muscle Shoals city, Alabama
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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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