How long is the commute from Petersburg, IN?
Workers who live in Petersburg, IN take an average of 25.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
6.7% work from home.
6.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.6 minutes (±4.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Households without a car
- 6.6%
How people in Petersburg get to work
| Means of transportation | Petersburg | Pike County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.1% (±6.9 points) | 81.2% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 17.2% (±6.2 points) | 12.4% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±1.3 points) | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.2 points) | 0.4% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.7% (±4.9 points) | 5.1% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Petersburg, the average commute is not measurably different from Pike County (26.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Petersburg, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Pike County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Pike County, Petersburg ranks 9 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 834 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Petersburg
| Vehicles available | Petersburg | Pike County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.6% (±3.3 points) | 4.2% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.2% (±7.2 points) | 19.2% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.2% (±7.5 points) | 37.7% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.0% (±8.1 points) | 39.0% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Petersburg, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Pike County (4.2%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (6.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Petersburg
| Petersburg | Pike County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.7% (±4.9 points) | 5.1% (±1.9 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.9% (±4.6 points) | 91.0% (±2.5 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.5% (±5.1 points) | 83.8% (±3.4 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Petersburg, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Pike County (83.8%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (89.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Petersburg
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petersburg | — | 25.6 minutes (±4.2) | — |
| Washington Township (Pike County) | 2.0 mi | 24.0 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Township (Pike County) | 4.1 mi | 33.6 minutes (±6.6) | Higher |
| Logan Township (Pike County) | 7.0 mi | 39.8 minutes (±18.2) | Not measurably different |
| Harrison Township (Knox County) | 7.1 mi | 22.9 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (Pike County) | 7.7 mi | 22.7 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Patoka Township (Pike County) | 8.2 mi | 28.0 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Veale Township | 8.2 mi | 20.0 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Winslow | 8.4 mi | 33.1 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Veale Township, IN (20.0 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Madison Township (Pike County), IN (33.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Pike County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Winslow | 33.1 minutes (±6.9) |
| 4 | Spurgeon | 31.7 minutes (±7.3) |
| 5 | Lockhart Township | 29.4 minutes (±4.1) |
| 6 | Monroe Township (Pike County) | 28.6 minutes (±3.0) |
| 7 | Patoka Township (Pike County) | 28.0 minutes (±3.6) |
| 8 | Marion Township (Pike County) | 27.9 minutes (±14.3) |
| 9 | Petersburg | 25.6 minutes (±4.2) |
| 10 | Washington Township (Pike County) | 24.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 11 | Jefferson Township (Pike County) | 22.7 minutes (±3.1) |
Showing 9 of 11 places in Pike 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 Petersburg
How long is the average commute in Petersburg?
Workers who live in Petersburg, IN take an average of 25.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Petersburg without a car?
6.6% of households in Petersburg have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Petersburg?
6.7% (±4.9 points) of workers who live in Petersburg worked from home, and 85.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Petersburg city, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Petersburg city, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Petersburg city, 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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