How long is the commute from Shoals, IN?

Name: Commute and cars in Shoals, IN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Shoals, IN take an average of 21.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

81.1% of workers drive alone to work.

0.0% take public transportation.

4.9% of workers walk to work.

2.8% work from home.

10.0% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 21.3 minutes (±5.2)
Public transportation: 0.0%
Work from home: 2.8%
Households without a car: 10.0%

How people in Shoals get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Shoals	Martin County	Indiana	United States
Drove alone	81.1% (±8.8 points)	78.3%	76.3%	68.8%
Carpooled	6.7% (±6.8 points)	11.2%	9.1%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.0% (±12.3 points)	0.0%	0.6%	3.2%
Walked	4.9% (±7.1 points)	0.5%	1.9%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	4.6% (±5.5 points)	1.4%	1.4%	2.0%
Worked from home	2.8% (±4.5 points)	8.6%	10.7%	15.1%

In Shoals, the average commute is lower than in Martin County (28.5 minutes).

It is not measurably different from Indiana (24.1 minutes).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Shoals, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Martin County (0.0%).

It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.6%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).

In Martin County, Shoals ranks 8 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 1261 of 1,574.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Shoals

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Shoals	Martin County	Indiana	United States
No vehicle	10.0% (±6.7 points)	4.5%	6.2%	8.4%
1 vehicle	46.7% (±11.9 points)	24.8%	32.0%	33.1%
2 vehicles	23.3% (±10.0 points)	36.5%	38.2%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	20.0% (±10.2 points)	34.2%	23.6%	21.9%

In Shoals, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Martin County (4.5%).

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 Shoals

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Shoals	Martin County	Indiana	United States
Workers working from home	2.8% (±4.5 points)	8.6% (±2.3 points)	10.7% (±0.2 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	78.1% (±11.0 points)	93.1% (±2.0 points)	94.6% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	78.5% (±10.1 points)	85.6% (±3.1 points)	89.9% (±0.2 points)	91.0%

In Shoals, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Martin County (85.6%).

It is also lower than in Indiana (89.9%).

It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near Shoals

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Shoals
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Shoals	—	21.3 minutes (±5.2)	—
Center Township (Martin County)	1.7 mi	30.8 minutes (±6.7)	Higher
Halbert Township	3.3 mi	31.5 minutes (±8.9)	Not measurably different
Loogootee	6.5 mi	22.6 minutes (±3.8)	Not measurably different
Lost River Township	6.9 mi	38.0 minutes (±21.6)	Not measurably different
Perry Township (Martin County)	8.3 mi	21.4 minutes (±2.9)	Not measurably different
Rutherford Township	8.4 mi	38.3 minutes (±9.9)	Higher
Northwest Township	9.4 mi	27.1 minutes (±8.2)	Not measurably different
Cannelburg	11 mi	26.5 minutes (±13.7)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Center Township (Martin County), IN (30.8 minutes), Rutherford Township, IN (38.3 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Martin County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
2	Rutherford Township	38.3 minutes (±9.9)
3	Lost River Township	38.0 minutes (±21.6)
4	Halbert Township	31.5 minutes (±8.9)
5	Center Township (Martin County)	30.8 minutes (±6.7)
6	Loogootee	22.6 minutes (±3.8)
7	Perry Township (Martin County)	21.4 minutes (±2.9)
8	Shoals	21.3 minutes (±5.2)
9	Crane	20.4 minutes (±6.7)

Showing 8 of 9 places in Martin 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 Shoals

How long is the average commute in Shoals?

Workers who live in Shoals, IN take an average of 21.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Shoals without a car?

10.0% of households in Shoals have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Shoals?

2.8% (±4.5 points) of workers who live in Shoals worked from home, and 78.5% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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