How long is the commute from Ball Ground, GA?
Workers who live in Ball Ground, GA take an average of 29.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
85.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
10.5% work from home.
1.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.4 minutes (±3.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Households without a car
- 1.1%
How people in Ball Ground get to work
| Means of transportation | Ball Ground | Cherokee County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 85.8% (±5.6 points) | 68.0% | 70.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.7% (±3.1 points) | 7.9% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.8 points) | 0.2% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.8 points) | 0.6% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.8 points) | 1.4% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.5% (±5.0 points) | 21.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Ball Ground, the average commute is not measurably different from Cherokee County (31.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (28.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ball Ground, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cherokee County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Cherokee County, Ball Ground ranks 4 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 204 of 595.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ball Ground
| Vehicles available | Ball Ground | Cherokee County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.1% (±1.2 points) | 2.4% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.2% (±6.9 points) | 24.1% | 32.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.9% (±9.1 points) | 45.2% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 30.8% (±7.7 points) | 28.4% | 23.9% | 21.9% |
In Ball Ground, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Cherokee County (2.4%).
It is also lower than in Georgia (5.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Ball Ground
| Ball Ground | Cherokee County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.5% (±5.0 points) | 21.9% (±1.1 points) | 15.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.0% (±1.1 points) | 98.2% (±0.4 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 99.4% (±0.8 points) | 95.9% (±0.6 points) | 91.0% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Ball Ground, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Cherokee County (95.9%).
It is also higher than in Georgia (91.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Ball Ground
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball Ground | — | 29.4 minutes (±3.5) | — |
| Nelson | 2.4 mi | 30.2 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Jasper | 9.5 mi | 30.4 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
| Canton | 9.6 mi | 27.3 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Waleska | 10 mi | 16.6 minutes (±3.6) | Lower |
| Holly Springs | 14 mi | 32.5 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Milton | 14 mi | 28.0 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Talking Rock | 15 mi | 56.3 minutes (±26.4) | Higher |
| Dawsonville | 15 mi | 31.2 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Waleska, GA (16.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Talking Rock, GA (56.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Cherokee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holly Springs | 32.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 2 | Nelson | 30.2 minutes (±4.6) |
| 3 | Woodstock | 29.9 minutes (±1.6) |
| 4 | Ball Ground | 29.4 minutes (±3.5) |
| 5 | Canton | 27.3 minutes (±1.8) |
| 6 | Waleska | 16.6 minutes (±3.6) |
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 Ball Ground
How long is the average commute in Ball Ground?
Workers who live in Ball Ground, GA take an average of 29.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ball Ground without a car?
1.1% of households in Ball Ground have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ball Ground?
10.5% (±5.0 points) of workers who live in Ball Ground worked from home, and 99.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ball Ground city, Georgia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ball Ground city, Georgia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ball Ground city, Georgia
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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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