How long is the commute from Smiths Station, AL?
Workers who live in Smiths Station, AL take an average of 21.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
4.5% work from home.
4.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.6 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 4.5%
- Households without a car
- 4.5%
How people in Smiths Station get to work
| Means of transportation | Smiths Station | Lee County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.6% (±7.2 points) | 79.1% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.3% (±7.0 points) | 7.2% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 0.7% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±1.3 points) | 2.6% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.4% (±2.4 points) | 1.0% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.5% (±2.8 points) | 9.5% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Smiths Station, the average commute is not measurably different from Lee County (22.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Alabama (25.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Smiths Station, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lee County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lee County, Smiths Station ranks 3 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 413 of 502.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Smiths Station
| Vehicles available | Smiths Station | Lee County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% (±2.9 points) | 4.8% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.6% (±6.7 points) | 31.4% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.1% (±8.0 points) | 38.6% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.9% (±8.1 points) | 25.3% | 26.4% | 21.9% |
In Smiths Station, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lee County (4.8%).
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 Smiths Station
| Smiths Station | Lee County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.5% (±2.8 points) | 9.5% (±1.0 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.7% (±2.3 points) | 95.8% (±0.7 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.3% (±4.1 points) | 88.9% (±1.1 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Smiths Station, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lee County (88.9%).
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 Smiths Station
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smiths Station | — | 21.6 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| Ladonia | 4.4 mi | 24.4 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Phenix City | 6.2 mi | 22.1 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Columbus | 13 mi | 20.9 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Cataula | 17 mi | 27.1 minutes (±9.6) | Not measurably different |
| Opelika | 19 mi | 22.1 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Ellerslie | 20 mi | 22.8 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Valley | 20 mi | 21.5 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Hamilton | 21 mi | 29.9 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hamilton, GA (29.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loachapoka | 25.1 minutes (±8.1) |
| 2 | Opelika | 22.1 minutes (±1.1) |
| 3 | Smiths Station | 21.6 minutes (±2.5) |
| 4 | Auburn | 19.9 minutes (±1.2) |
| 5 | Waverly | 18.7 minutes (±5.5) |
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 Smiths Station
How long is the average commute in Smiths Station?
Workers who live in Smiths Station, AL take an average of 21.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Smiths Station without a car?
4.5% of households in Smiths Station have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Smiths Station?
4.5% (±2.8 points) of workers who live in Smiths Station worked from home, and 92.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Smiths Station city, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Smiths Station city, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Smiths Station 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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Figures last updated on .
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