How long is the commute from Apalachicola, FL?

Name: Commute and cars in Apalachicola, FL, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Apalachicola, FL take an average of 17.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

76.3% of workers drive alone to work.

0.0% take public transportation.

0.0% of workers walk to work.

7.9% work from home.

16.9% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 17.9 minutes (±4.3)
Public transportation: 0.0%
Work from home: 7.9%
Households without a car: 16.9%

How people in Apalachicola get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Apalachicola	Franklin County	Florida	United States
Drove alone	76.3% (±8.2 points)	71.4%	70.2%	68.8%
Carpooled	12.9% (±7.5 points)	15.2%	9.2%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.0% (±5.3 points)	0.0%	1.2%	3.2%
Walked	0.0% (±5.3 points)	2.5%	1.4%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	2.9% (±2.6 points)	2.4%	2.4%	2.0%
Worked from home	7.9% (±4.8 points)	8.6%	15.7%	15.1%

In Apalachicola, the average commute is not measurably different from Franklin County (19.3 minutes).

It is also lower than in Florida (28.0 minutes).

It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Apalachicola, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Franklin County (0.0%).

It is not measurably different from Florida (1.2%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).

In Franklin County, Apalachicola ranks 3 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 821 of 848.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Apalachicola

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Apalachicola	Franklin County	Florida	United States
No vehicle	16.9% (±8.8 points)	8.1%	6.0%	8.4%
1 vehicle	53.7% (±10.3 points)	35.8%	38.9%	33.1%
2 vehicles	18.9% (±7.6 points)	36.4%	38.1%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	10.5% (±6.3 points)	19.6%	17.0%	21.9%

In Apalachicola, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Franklin County (8.1%).

It is also higher than in Florida (6.0%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).

Working from home and internet access in Apalachicola

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Apalachicola	Franklin County	Florida	United States
Workers working from home	7.9% (±4.8 points)	8.6% (±2.3 points)	15.7% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	93.0% (±4.6 points)	94.3% (±2.4 points)	96.6% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	88.2% (±7.5 points)	89.5% (±3.3 points)	91.6% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In Apalachicola, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Franklin County (89.5%).

It is not measurably different from Florida (91.6%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near Apalachicola

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Apalachicola
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Apalachicola	—	17.9 minutes (±4.3)	—
St. George Island	8.1 mi	19.1 minutes (±4.1)	Not measurably different
Eastpoint	8.2 mi	16.7 minutes (±5.3)	Not measurably different
Port St. Joe	20 mi	17.6 minutes (±4.4)	Not measurably different
Carrabelle	21 mi	24.3 minutes (±5.4)	Not measurably different
Mexico Beach	29 mi	27.1 minutes (±6.3)	Higher
Wewahitchka	30 mi	22.1 minutes (±5.6)	Not measurably different
Sopchoppy	38 mi	24.3 minutes (±8.1)	Not measurably different
Callaway	43 mi	23.9 minutes (±1.5)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Mexico Beach, FL (27.1 minutes), Callaway, FL (23.9 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Franklin County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
1	Carrabelle	24.3 minutes (±5.4)
2	St. George Island	19.1 minutes (±4.1)
3	Apalachicola	17.9 minutes (±4.3)
4	Eastpoint	16.7 minutes (±5.3)

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 Apalachicola

How long is the average commute in Apalachicola?

Workers who live in Apalachicola, FL take an average of 17.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Apalachicola without a car?

16.9% of households in Apalachicola have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Apalachicola?

7.9% (±4.8 points) of workers who live in Apalachicola worked from home, and 88.2% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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