How long is the commute from Kensett, AR?
Workers who live in Kensett, AR take an average of 18.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
85.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
2.9% work from home.
6.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.3 minutes (±3.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.9%
- Households without a car
- 6.4%
How people in Kensett get to work
| Means of transportation | Kensett | White County | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 85.0% (±7.8 points) | 82.4% | 78.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.7% (±6.5 points) | 9.7% | 9.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.6 points) | 0.4% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±5.6 points) | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±2.4 points) | 1.1% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.9% (±2.6 points) | 4.8% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Kensett, the average commute is lower than in White County (22.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Arkansas (22.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Kensett, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from White County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Arkansas (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In White County, Kensett ranks 11 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 408 of 491.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Kensett
| Vehicles available | Kensett | White County | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.4% (±4.0 points) | 5.5% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.4% (±10.1 points) | 31.3% | 33.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.4% (±11.9 points) | 38.4% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.8% (±9.7 points) | 24.7% | 23.2% | 21.9% |
In Kensett, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from White County (5.5%).
It is not measurably different from Arkansas (5.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Kensett
| Kensett | White County | Arkansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.9% (±2.6 points) | 4.8% (±0.9 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 83.8% (±8.8 points) | 94.0% (±1.1 points) | 93.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 76.8% (±8.2 points) | 87.2% (±1.8 points) | 86.7% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Kensett, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in White County (87.2%).
It is also lower than in Arkansas (86.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Kensett
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensett | — | 18.3 minutes (±3.8) | — |
| Judsonia | 3.3 mi | 15.5 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Higginson | 3.6 mi | 14.0 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Searcy | 3.6 mi | 16.3 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Bald Knob | 7.8 mi | 17.5 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Griffithville | 7.9 mi | 26.7 minutes (±9.8) | Not measurably different |
| Garner | 8.8 mi | 23.5 minutes (±7.8) | Not measurably different |
| McRae | 12 mi | 24.3 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Letona | 13 mi | 31.5 minutes (±8.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: McRae, AR (24.3 minutes), Letona, AR (31.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across White County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (tie) | Russell | 26.7 minutes (±8.6) |
| 6 | McRae | 24.3 minutes (±4.2) |
| 7 | Beebe | 24.2 minutes (±5.2) |
| 8 | Bradford | 23.7 minutes (±3.0) |
| 9 | Garner | 23.5 minutes (±7.8) |
| 10 | Pangburn | 21.5 minutes (±5.7) |
| 11 | Kensett | 18.3 minutes (±3.8) |
| 12 | Bald Knob | 17.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 13 | Searcy | 16.3 minutes (±1.6) |
| 14 | Judsonia | 15.5 minutes (±1.4) |
| 15 | Higginson | 14.0 minutes (±2.1) |
Showing 11 of 15 places in White 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 Kensett
How long is the average commute in Kensett?
Workers who live in Kensett, AR take an average of 18.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Kensett without a car?
6.4% of households in Kensett have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Kensett?
2.9% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in Kensett worked from home, and 76.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kensett city, Arkansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kensett city, Arkansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kensett 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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Figures last updated on .
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