How long is the commute from Jamestown, IN?
Workers who live in Jamestown, IN take an average of 26.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
86.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
7.4% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.4 minutes (±2.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.4%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Jamestown get to work
| Means of transportation | Jamestown | Boone County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 86.9% (±5.2 points) | 72.2% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.5% (±2.6 points) | 5.9% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±1.9 points) | 0.6% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±1.2 points) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.4% (±3.6 points) | 20.2% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Jamestown, the average commute is not measurably different from Boone County (23.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Jamestown, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Boone County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Boone County, Jamestown ranks 9 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 745 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Jamestown
| Vehicles available | Jamestown | Boone County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±8.1 points) | 2.4% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.3% (±11.0 points) | 28.2% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.5% (±10.0 points) | 41.8% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 32.2% (±8.4 points) | 27.6% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Jamestown, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Boone County (2.4%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (6.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Jamestown
| Jamestown | Boone County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.4% (±3.6 points) | 20.2% (±1.9 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.0% (±4.5 points) | 97.2% (±0.9 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.7% (±7.2 points) | 93.5% (±1.2 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Jamestown, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Boone County (93.5%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (89.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Jamestown
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown | — | 26.4 minutes (±2.7) | — |
| Jackson Township (Boone County) | 2.1 mi | 27.7 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Eel River Township (Hendricks County) | 3.9 mi | 27.4 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Advance | 4.6 mi | 31.9 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| North Salem | 4.9 mi | 27.9 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| New Ross | 5.3 mi | 25.6 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Lizton | 5.5 mi | 31.4 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Hendricks County) | 5.6 mi | 33.9 minutes (±6.1) | Higher |
| Clark Township (Montgomery County) | 6.8 mi | 27.3 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Union Township (Hendricks County), IN (33.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Boone County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 (tie) | Clinton Township (Boone County) | 28.3 minutes (±6.1) |
| 3 (tie) | Worth Township | 28.3 minutes (±3.4) |
| 5 | Jackson Township (Boone County) | 27.7 minutes (±3.6) |
| 6 | Thorntown | 27.3 minutes (±4.0) |
| 7 | Harrison Township (Boone County) | 27.2 minutes (±8.9) |
| 8 | Sugar Creek Township (Boone County) | 26.5 minutes (±3.5) |
| 9 | Jamestown | 26.4 minutes (±2.7) |
| 10 (tie) | Whitestown | 24.9 minutes (±2.0) |
| 10 (tie) | Perry Township (Boone County) | 24.9 minutes (±4.2) |
| 12 | Ulen | 23.4 minutes (±5.8) |
| 13 | Marion Township (Boone County) | 23.2 minutes (±4.4) |
| 14 | Zionsville | 22.7 minutes (±1.2) |
| 15 | Center Township (Boone County) | 22.5 minutes (±1.9) |
Showing 13 of 17 places in Boone 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 Jamestown
How long is the average commute in Jamestown?
Workers who live in Jamestown, IN take an average of 26.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Jamestown without a car?
0.0% of households in Jamestown have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Jamestown?
7.4% (±3.6 points) of workers who live in Jamestown worked from home, and 86.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jamestown town, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jamestown town, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jamestown town, Indiana
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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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