How long is the commute from Forrest City, AR?
Workers who live in Forrest City, AR take an average of 16.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.6% of workers walk to work.
2.7% work from home.
17.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.4 minutes (±2.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.7%
- Households without a car
- 17.8%
How people in Forrest City get to work
| Means of transportation | Forrest City | St. Francis County | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.2% (±6.6 points) | 81.7% | 78.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.1% (±5.9 points) | 11.9% | 9.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.2 points) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.6% (±2.2 points) | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.4% (±2.0 points) | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.7% (±1.8 points) | 3.0% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Forrest City, the average commute is lower than in St. Francis County (23.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Arkansas (22.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Forrest City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from St. Francis County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Arkansas (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In St. Francis County, Forrest City ranks 7 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 446 of 491.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Forrest City
| Vehicles available | Forrest City | St. Francis County | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 17.8% (±5.5 points) | 13.3% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.3% (±6.9 points) | 33.8% | 33.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.0% (±5.8 points) | 27.6% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.9% (±5.7 points) | 25.3% | 23.2% | 21.9% |
In Forrest City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from St. Francis County (13.3%).
It is also higher than in Arkansas (5.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Forrest City
| Forrest City | St. Francis County | Arkansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.7% (±1.8 points) | 3.0% (±1.6 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.8% (±2.8 points) | 92.3% (±1.8 points) | 93.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.4% (±4.9 points) | 82.7% (±2.9 points) | 86.7% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Forrest City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from St. Francis County (82.7%).
It is not measurably different from Arkansas (86.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Forrest City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forrest City | — | 16.4 minutes (±2.7) | — |
| Madison | 3.5 mi | 28.3 minutes (±7.3) | Higher |
| Caldwell | 4.3 mi | 19.1 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Widener | 6.3 mi | 27.0 minutes (±6.2) | Higher |
| Palestine | 7.2 mi | 14.1 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Colt | 8.3 mi | 17.8 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Haynes | 8.5 mi | 26.6 minutes (±16.1) | Not measurably different |
| Wynne | 15 mi | 21.9 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Marianna | 17 mi | 21.6 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Madison, AR (28.3 minutes), Widener, AR (27.0 minutes), Wynne, AR (21.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across St. Francis County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hughes | 31.7 minutes (±8.7) |
| 2 | Madison | 28.3 minutes (±7.3) |
| 3 | Widener | 27.0 minutes (±6.2) |
| 4 | Caldwell | 19.1 minutes (±5.5) |
| 5 | Wheatley | 18.2 minutes (±6.3) |
| 6 | Colt | 17.8 minutes (±3.0) |
| 7 | Forrest City | 16.4 minutes (±2.7) |
| 8 | Palestine | 14.1 minutes (±2.8) |
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 Forrest City
How long is the average commute in Forrest City?
Workers who live in Forrest City, AR take an average of 16.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Forrest City without a car?
17.8% of households in Forrest City have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Forrest City?
2.7% (±1.8 points) of workers who live in Forrest City worked from home, and 84.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forrest City city, Arkansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forrest City city, Arkansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forrest City city, Arkansas
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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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