How long is the commute from Westport, IN?
Workers who live in Westport, IN take an average of 27.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
5.6% of workers walk to work.
2.3% work from home.
6.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.5 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.3%
- Households without a car
- 6.9%
How people in Westport get to work
| Means of transportation | Westport | Decatur County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.6% (±8.3 points) | 78.8% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.5% (±6.3 points) | 7.5% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.6% (±5.5 points) | 2.0% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±4.9 points) | 0.8% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.3% (±2.0 points) | 10.9% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Westport, the average commute is higher than in Decatur County (24.0 minutes).
It is also higher than in Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Westport, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Decatur County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Decatur County, Westport ranks 5 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 632 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Westport
| Vehicles available | Westport | Decatur County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.9% (±4.7 points) | 3.2% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.9% (±10.1 points) | 27.6% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.0% (±8.8 points) | 41.2% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.2% (±8.7 points) | 28.0% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Westport, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Decatur County (3.2%).
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 Westport
| Westport | Decatur County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.3% (±2.0 points) | 10.9% (±3.5 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.8% (±2.5 points) | 93.3% (±1.7 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.6% (±6.6 points) | 88.0% (±2.4 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Westport, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Decatur County (88.0%).
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 Westport
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westport | — | 27.5 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Sandcreek Township | 2.4 mi | 32.9 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Decatur County) | 3.8 mi | 25.8 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Columbia Township (Jennings County) | 5.5 mi | 24.7 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Sand Creek Township (Jennings County) | 5.6 mi | 30.9 minutes (±12.3) | Not measurably different |
| Marion Township (Decatur County) | 7.5 mi | 33.8 minutes (±8.6) | Not measurably different |
| Millhousen | 7.9 mi | 40.1 minutes (±9.4) | Higher |
| Clifty Township | 9.1 mi | 29.6 minutes (±7.9) | Not measurably different |
| Hartsville | 9.1 mi | 34.0 minutes (±12.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Millhousen, IN (40.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Decatur County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fugit Township | 48.6 minutes (±22.2) |
| 2 | Millhousen | 40.1 minutes (±9.4) |
| 3 | Marion Township (Decatur County) | 33.8 minutes (±8.6) |
| 4 | Sandcreek Township | 32.9 minutes (±6.2) |
| 5 | Westport | 27.5 minutes (±2.3) |
| 6 | Adams Township (Decatur County) | 27.0 minutes (±5.6) |
| 7 | Jackson Township (Decatur County) | 25.8 minutes (±3.5) |
| 8 | St. Paul | 25.6 minutes (±4.5) |
| 9 | Clay Township (Decatur County) | 22.0 minutes (±4.2) |
| 10 | Saltcreek Township | 21.9 minutes (±8.2) |
| 11 | Clinton Township (Decatur County) | 20.6 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 11 of 14 places in Decatur 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 Westport
How long is the average commute in Westport?
Workers who live in Westport, IN take an average of 27.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Westport without a car?
6.9% of households in Westport have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Westport?
2.3% (±2.0 points) of workers who live in Westport worked from home, and 87.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westport town, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westport town, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westport 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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