How long is the commute from Fort Oglethorpe, GA?
Workers who live in Fort Oglethorpe, GA take an average of 20.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
6.6% work from home.
11.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.9 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.6%
- Households without a car
- 11.0%
How people in Fort Oglethorpe get to work
| Means of transportation | Fort Oglethorpe | Catoosa County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.4% (±3.9 points) | 77.9% | 70.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.4% (±3.5 points) | 11.3% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.0 points) | 0.1% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 0.3% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 0.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.6% (±3.0 points) | 9.6% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Fort Oglethorpe, the average commute is lower than in Catoosa County (24.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Georgia (28.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fort Oglethorpe, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Catoosa County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Georgia (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Catoosa County, Fort Oglethorpe ranks 3 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 497 of 595.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fort Oglethorpe
| Vehicles available | Fort Oglethorpe | Catoosa County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.0% (±5.8 points) | 4.3% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.4% (±6.8 points) | 27.5% | 32.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.9% (±6.0 points) | 38.8% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.7% (±4.3 points) | 29.4% | 23.9% | 21.9% |
In Fort Oglethorpe, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Catoosa County (4.3%).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (5.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Fort Oglethorpe
| Fort Oglethorpe | Catoosa County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.6% (±3.0 points) | 9.6% (±1.6 points) | 15.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.5% (±5.0 points) | 93.2% (±1.3 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 81.0% (±6.1 points) | 88.7% (±1.8 points) | 91.0% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Fort Oglethorpe, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Catoosa County (88.7%).
It is also lower than in Georgia (91.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Fort Oglethorpe
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Oglethorpe | — | 20.9 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Fairview | 2.7 mi | 26.1 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Lakeview | 3.2 mi | 20.7 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Rossville | 3.9 mi | 52.7 minutes (±31.1) | Higher |
| Chickamauga | 4.5 mi | 25.0 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| East Ridge | 4.6 mi | 21.0 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Indian Springs | 5.3 mi | 25.0 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Chattanooga Valley | 5.5 mi | 27.5 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Lookout Mountain | 7.0 mi | 21.8 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rossville, GA (52.7 minutes), Chickamauga, GA (25.0 minutes), Chattanooga Valley, GA (27.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Catoosa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Springs | 25.0 minutes (±4.7) |
| 2 | Ringgold | 22.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 3 | Fort Oglethorpe | 20.9 minutes (±2.3) |
| 4 | Lakeview | 20.7 minutes (±2.7) |
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 Fort Oglethorpe
How long is the average commute in Fort Oglethorpe?
Workers who live in Fort Oglethorpe, GA take an average of 20.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fort Oglethorpe without a car?
11.0% of households in Fort Oglethorpe have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fort Oglethorpe?
6.6% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in Fort Oglethorpe worked from home, and 81.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Oglethorpe city, Georgia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Oglethorpe city, Georgia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Oglethorpe city, Georgia
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 Fort Oglethorpe city, Georgia (place:30956, in state:13).
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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Figures last updated on .
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