How long is the commute from West Memphis, AR?
Workers who live in West Memphis, AR take an average of 20.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
6.4% work from home.
15.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.1 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 6.4%
- Households without a car
- 15.9%
How people in West Memphis get to work
| Means of transportation | West Memphis | Crittenden County | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.8% (±4.4 points) | 76.0% | 78.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 16.7% (±4.1 points) | 15.6% | 9.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 0.1% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±0.6 points) | 0.8% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.6 points) | 0.4% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.4% (±2.4 points) | 7.1% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In West Memphis, the average commute is lower than in Crittenden County (22.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Arkansas (22.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In West Memphis, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Crittenden County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Arkansas (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Crittenden County, West Memphis ranks 11 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 365 of 491.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West Memphis
| Vehicles available | West Memphis | Crittenden County | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 15.9% (±2.8 points) | 10.7% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.6% (±4.4 points) | 39.1% | 33.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.0% (±3.7 points) | 34.2% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 8.4% (±2.7 points) | 16.0% | 23.2% | 21.9% |
In West Memphis, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Crittenden County (10.7%).
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 West Memphis
| West Memphis | Crittenden County | Arkansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.4% (±2.4 points) | 7.1% (±1.5 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.9% (±2.8 points) | 91.2% (±1.6 points) | 93.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.6% (±3.1 points) | 86.2% (±1.9 points) | 86.7% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In West Memphis, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Crittenden County (86.2%).
It is not measurably different from Arkansas (86.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near West Memphis
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Memphis | — | 20.1 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| Marion | 3.8 mi | 22.3 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Sunset | 5.2 mi | 17.3 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Edmondson | 6.7 mi | 26.9 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
| Crawfordsville | 8.8 mi | 23.5 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
| Jericho | 9.7 mi | 28.7 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Clarkedale | 10 mi | 29.0 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Jennette | 12 mi | 28.3 minutes (±6.2) | Higher |
| Memphis | 13 mi | 21.1 minutes (±0.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Jericho, AR (28.7 minutes), Clarkedale, AR (29.0 minutes), Jennette, AR (28.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Crittenden County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Jennette | 28.3 minutes (±6.2) |
| 6 | Gilmore | 28.1 minutes (±4.9) |
| 7 | Edmondson | 26.9 minutes (±7.4) |
| 8 | Turrell | 24.8 minutes (±4.8) |
| 9 | Crawfordsville | 23.5 minutes (±7.6) |
| 10 | Marion | 22.3 minutes (±2.2) |
| 11 | West Memphis | 20.1 minutes (±1.9) |
| 12 | Sunset | 17.3 minutes (±4.9) |
Showing 8 of 12 places in Crittenden 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 West Memphis
How long is the average commute in West Memphis?
Workers who live in West Memphis, AR take an average of 20.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West Memphis without a car?
15.9% of households in West Memphis have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West Memphis?
6.4% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in West Memphis worked from home, and 83.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Memphis city, Arkansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Memphis city, Arkansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Memphis city, Arkansas
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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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