How long is the commute from Phenix City, AL?
Workers who live in Phenix City, AL take an average of 22.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
10.6% work from home.
8.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.1 minutes (±1.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 10.6%
- Households without a car
- 8.6%
How people in Phenix City get to work
| Means of transportation | Phenix City | Russell County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.9% (±3.5 points) | 78.7% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.4% (±2.4 points) | 8.3% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±0.7 points) | 0.9% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.4 points) | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±1.1 points) | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.6% (±3.0 points) | 9.3% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Phenix City, the average commute is lower than in Russell County (26.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Alabama (25.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Phenix City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Russell County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Russell County, Phenix City ranks 3 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 394 of 502.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Phenix City
| Vehicles available | Phenix City | Russell County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.6% (±2.1 points) | 8.0% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.8% (±3.2 points) | 36.2% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.4% (±3.5 points) | 33.3% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.2% (±2.4 points) | 22.4% | 26.4% | 21.9% |
In Phenix City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Russell County (8.0%).
It is also higher than in Alabama (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Phenix City
| Phenix City | Russell County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.6% (±3.0 points) | 9.3% (±1.9 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.9% (±2.5 points) | 89.1% (±1.8 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 81.3% (±3.6 points) | 79.7% (±2.6 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Phenix City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Russell County (79.7%).
It is also lower than in Alabama (87.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Phenix City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phenix City | — | 22.1 minutes (±1.1) | — |
| Ladonia | 3.5 mi | 24.4 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Smiths Station | 6.2 mi | 21.6 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Columbus | 9.9 mi | 20.9 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Cusseta | 16 mi | 10.5 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Cataula | 18 mi | 27.1 minutes (±9.6) | Not measurably different |
| Ellerslie | 19 mi | 22.8 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Hamilton | 23 mi | 29.9 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Waverly Hall | 24 mi | 27.4 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cusseta, GA (10.5 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hamilton, GA (29.9 minutes), Waverly Hall, GA (27.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Russell County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hurtsboro | 35.6 minutes (±9.8) |
| 2 | Ladonia | 24.4 minutes (±3.2) |
| 3 | Phenix City | 22.1 minutes (±1.1) |
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 Phenix City
How long is the average commute in Phenix City?
Workers who live in Phenix City, AL take an average of 22.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Phenix City without a car?
8.6% of households in Phenix City have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Phenix City?
10.6% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in Phenix City worked from home, and 81.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Phenix City city, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Phenix City city, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Phenix City 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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