How long is the commute from Rainsville, AL?
Workers who live in Rainsville, AL take an average of 19.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
94.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
3.5% work from home.
1.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.3 minutes (±4.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.5%
- Households without a car
- 1.0%
How people in Rainsville get to work
| Means of transportation | Rainsville | DeKalb County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 94.4% (±2.9 points) | 83.2% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.1% (±1.7 points) | 11.1% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 0.7% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 0.7% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.5% (±2.1 points) | 4.4% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Rainsville, 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 Rainsville, 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, Rainsville ranks 14 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 465 of 502.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Rainsville
| Vehicles available | Rainsville | DeKalb County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.0% (±1.1 points) | 4.2% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.1% (±8.2 points) | 26.1% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.6% (±12.1 points) | 37.2% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 39.3% (±11.7 points) | 32.6% | 26.4% | 21.9% |
In Rainsville, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in DeKalb County (4.2%).
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 Rainsville
| Rainsville | DeKalb County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.5% (±2.1 points) | 4.4% (±0.9 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% (±4.7 points) | 91.4% (±1.4 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.0% (±4.9 points) | 86.9% (±1.9 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Rainsville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in DeKalb County (86.9%).
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 Rainsville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainsville | — | 19.3 minutes (±4.1) | — |
| Shiloh | 3.2 mi | 22.1 minutes (±9.4) | Not measurably different |
| Powell | 4.4 mi | 21.9 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Ridge | 4.4 mi | 18.8 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| Sylvania | 5.0 mi | 28.0 minutes (±5.5) | Higher |
| Fyffe | 5.0 mi | 28.7 minutes (±6.4) | Higher |
| Fort Payne | 8.8 mi | 17.3 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Dutton | 8.8 mi | 25.2 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Section | 10 mi | 34.2 minutes (±10.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sylvania, AL (28.0 minutes), Fyffe, AL (28.7 minutes), Section, AL (34.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Crossville | 24.6 minutes (±3.7) |
| 9 | Shiloh | 22.1 minutes (±9.4) |
| 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 9 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 Rainsville
How long is the average commute in Rainsville?
Workers who live in Rainsville, AL take an average of 19.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Rainsville without a car?
1.0% of households in Rainsville have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Rainsville?
3.5% (±2.1 points) of workers who live in Rainsville worked from home, and 94.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rainsville city, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rainsville city, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rainsville 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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