How long is the commute from Thunderbolt, GA?
Workers who live in Thunderbolt, GA take an average of 21.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.3% of workers walk to work.
14.3% work from home.
0.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.0 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 14.3%
- Households without a car
- 0.4%
How people in Thunderbolt get to work
| Means of transportation | Thunderbolt | Chatham County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.5% (±8.2 points) | 72.8% | 70.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.9% (±6.0 points) | 9.6% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.6 points) | 1.2% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.3% (±3.3 points) | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.6 points) | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.3% (±6.8 points) | 11.6% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Thunderbolt, the average commute is not measurably different from Chatham County (23.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Georgia (28.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Thunderbolt, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Chatham County (1.2%).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Chatham County, Thunderbolt ranks 13 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 494 of 595.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Thunderbolt
| Vehicles available | Thunderbolt | Chatham County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 7.6% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 54.3% (±9.5 points) | 38.0% | 32.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.3% (±9.1 points) | 37.9% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 9.0% (±4.3 points) | 16.5% | 23.9% | 21.9% |
In Thunderbolt, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Chatham County (7.6%).
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 Thunderbolt
| Thunderbolt | Chatham County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.3% (±6.8 points) | 11.6% (±0.8 points) | 15.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% (±3.4 points) | 96.4% (±0.5 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.6% (±3.7 points) | 92.2% (±0.7 points) | 91.0% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Thunderbolt, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Chatham County (92.2%).
It is also higher than in Georgia (91.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Thunderbolt
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderbolt | — | 21.0 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| Whitemarsh Island | 2.2 mi | 22.8 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Dutch Island | 2.4 mi | 24.5 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Isle of Hope | 3.4 mi | 17.5 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Wilmington Island | 5.0 mi | 28.3 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Vernonburg | 6.4 mi | 23.5 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Montgomery | 6.7 mi | 21.1 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Skidaway Island | 6.8 mi | 27.3 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| Garden City | 8.3 mi | 19.1 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Wilmington Island, GA (28.3 minutes), Skidaway Island, GA (27.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Chatham County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Dutch Island | 24.5 minutes (±3.6) |
| 8 | Pooler | 24.1 minutes (±1.4) |
| 9 | Vernonburg | 23.5 minutes (±4.3) |
| 10 | Whitemarsh Island | 22.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 11 | Georgetown (community) | 21.6 minutes (±1.2) |
| 12 | Montgomery | 21.1 minutes (±3.2) |
| 13 | Thunderbolt | 21.0 minutes (±3.0) |
| 14 | Savannah | 20.7 minutes (±0.7) |
| 15 | Garden City | 19.1 minutes (±1.9) |
| 16 | Isle of Hope | 17.5 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 10 of 16 places in Chatham 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 Thunderbolt
How long is the average commute in Thunderbolt?
Workers who live in Thunderbolt, GA take an average of 21.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Thunderbolt without a car?
0.4% of households in Thunderbolt have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Thunderbolt?
14.3% (±6.8 points) of workers who live in Thunderbolt worked from home, and 95.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thunderbolt town, Georgia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thunderbolt town, Georgia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thunderbolt town, 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 Thunderbolt town, Georgia (place:76364, 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 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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