How long is the commute from Lake City, FL?
Workers who live in Lake City, FL take an average of 23.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
6.1% work from home.
10.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.6 minutes (±3.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Households without a car
- 10.2%
How people in Lake City get to work
| Means of transportation | Lake City | Columbia County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.0% (±5.7 points) | 77.1% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.8% (±4.7 points) | 11.7% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.1% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.7 points) | 0.4% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.4% (±1.7 points) | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.1% (±2.9 points) | 8.3% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Lake City, the average commute is not measurably different from Columbia County (25.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lake City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Columbia County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Florida (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Columbia County, Lake City ranks 2 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 667 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lake City
| Vehicles available | Lake City | Columbia County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.2% (±4.6 points) | 5.5% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.6% (±5.9 points) | 32.7% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.7% (±6.3 points) | 38.8% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.5% (±4.7 points) | 23.1% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Lake City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Columbia County (5.5%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (6.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Lake City
| Lake City | Columbia County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.1% (±2.9 points) | 8.3% (±1.4 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% (±2.5 points) | 95.5% (±1.1 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.4% (±3.1 points) | 89.1% (±1.6 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lake City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Columbia County (89.1%).
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 Lake City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake City | — | 23.6 minutes (±3.3) | — |
| Five Points | 2.2 mi | 18.4 minutes (±3.8) | Lower |
| Watertown | 2.4 mi | 18.1 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| White Springs | 12 mi | 23.7 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Fort White | 19 mi | 24.1 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Butler | 21 mi | 25.8 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Live Oak | 22 mi | 21.2 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Worthington Springs | 22 mi | 29.7 minutes (±11.7) | Not measurably different |
| Branford | 23 mi | 38.0 minutes (±4.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Five Points, FL (18.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Branford, FL (38.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Columbia County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort White | 24.1 minutes (±6.4) |
| 2 | Lake City | 23.6 minutes (±3.3) |
| 3 | Five Points | 18.4 minutes (±3.8) |
| 4 | Watertown | 18.1 minutes (±5.9) |
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 Lake City
How long is the average commute in Lake City?
Workers who live in Lake City, FL take an average of 23.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lake City without a car?
10.2% of households in Lake City have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lake City?
6.1% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in Lake City worked from home, and 90.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake City city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake City city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake City city, Florida
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Lake City city, Florida (place:37775, in state:12).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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