How long is the commute from Oaktown, IN?
Workers who live in Oaktown, IN take an average of 22.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
93.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
1.7% work from home.
1.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.2 minutes (±6.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 1.7%
- Households without a car
- 1.8%
How people in Oaktown get to work
| Means of transportation | Oaktown | Knox County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 93.5% (±5.2 points) | 84.5% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.7% (±4.1 points) | 8.5% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±10.0 points) | 0.3% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±1.3 points) | 3.8% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±10.0 points) | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 1.7% (±2.1 points) | 2.3% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Oaktown, the average commute is not measurably different from Knox County (19.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Oaktown, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Knox County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Knox County, Oaktown ranks 13 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1175 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Oaktown
| Vehicles available | Oaktown | Knox County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.8% (±2.6 points) | 7.5% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.3% (±19.0 points) | 33.0% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.7% (±19.0 points) | 34.8% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.2% (±12.0 points) | 24.7% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Oaktown, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Knox County (7.5%).
It is also lower than in Indiana (6.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Oaktown
| Oaktown | Knox County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 1.7% (±2.1 points) | 2.3% (±0.7 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.7% (±7.5 points) | 93.4% (±1.4 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.6% (±8.5 points) | 88.2% (±1.5 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Oaktown, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Knox County (88.2%).
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 Oaktown
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaktown | — | 22.2 minutes (±6.5) | — |
| Busseron Township | 2.5 mi | 20.7 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Widner Township | 5.3 mi | 26.4 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Carlisle | 6.5 mi | 24.8 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Haddon Township | 6.6 mi | 24.7 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Knox County) | 7.0 mi | 24.4 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Russell Township | 7.9 mi | 22.4 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Bruceville | 8.0 mi | 21.9 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Montgomery Township (Crawford County) | 8.4 mi | 49.5 minutes (±29.8) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Knox County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Johnson Township (Knox County) | 25.1 minutes (±4.2) |
| 8 | Monroe City | 24.8 minutes (±3.5) |
| 9 | Decker | 24.5 minutes (±3.6) |
| 10 | Washington Township (Knox County) | 24.4 minutes (±6.2) |
| 11 | Palmyra Township | 23.5 minutes (±6.2) |
| 12 | Harrison Township (Knox County) | 22.9 minutes (±2.8) |
| 13 | Oaktown | 22.2 minutes (±6.5) |
| 14 | Bruceville | 21.9 minutes (±5.0) |
| 15 | Busseron Township | 20.7 minutes (±4.6) |
| 16 | Edwardsport | 19.7 minutes (±3.8) |
| 17 | Vincennes Township | 16.0 minutes (±1.4) |
| 18 | Vincennes | 15.2 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 12 of 18 places in Knox 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 Oaktown
How long is the average commute in Oaktown?
Workers who live in Oaktown, IN take an average of 22.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Oaktown without a car?
1.8% of households in Oaktown have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Oaktown?
1.7% (±2.1 points) of workers who live in Oaktown worked from home, and 86.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oaktown town, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oaktown town, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oaktown town, Indiana
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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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