How long is the commute from Bardstown, KY?
Workers who live in Bardstown, KY take an average of 20.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
4.1% work from home.
4.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.5 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.1%
- Households without a car
- 4.1%
How people in Bardstown get to work
| Means of transportation | Bardstown | Nelson County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.4% (±5.0 points) | 82.6% | 76.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.7% (±3.4 points) | 8.4% | 9.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.6 points) | 0.1% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±1.1 points) | 1.1% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.4% (±3.0 points) | 1.8% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.1% (±1.8 points) | 6.0% | 10.2% | 15.1% |
In Bardstown, the average commute is lower than in Nelson County (26.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Kentucky (24.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bardstown, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Nelson County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Kentucky (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Nelson County, Bardstown ranks 4 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 285 of 444.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bardstown
| Vehicles available | Bardstown | Nelson County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% (±1.9 points) | 2.3% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.0% (±4.3 points) | 27.9% | 32.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.0% (±4.4 points) | 37.6% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.0% (±3.9 points) | 32.2% | 23.7% | 21.9% |
In Bardstown, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Nelson County (2.3%).
It is also lower than in Kentucky (6.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Bardstown
| Bardstown | Nelson County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.1% (±1.8 points) | 6.0% (±1.4 points) | 10.2% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.7% (±2.2 points) | 94.5% (±1.4 points) | 93.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.4% (±3.7 points) | 90.6% (±1.8 points) | 88.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Bardstown, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Nelson County (90.6%).
It is not measurably different from Kentucky (88.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Bardstown
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bardstown | — | 20.5 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Fairfield | 8.7 mi | 34.7 minutes (±9.9) | Higher |
| Bloomfield | 10 mi | 24.7 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Loretto | 13 mi | 33.1 minutes (±7.3) | Higher |
| New Haven | 13 mi | 30.7 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
| Lebanon Junction | 15 mi | 29.2 minutes (±5.4) | Higher |
| Springfield | 15 mi | 17.3 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Taylorsville | 16 mi | 21.7 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Washington | 16 mi | 29.2 minutes (±1.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fairfield, KY (34.7 minutes), Loretto, KY (33.1 minutes), New Haven, KY (30.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Nelson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairfield | 34.7 minutes (±9.9) |
| 2 | New Haven | 30.7 minutes (±5.2) |
| 3 | Bloomfield | 24.7 minutes (±3.6) |
| 4 | Bardstown | 20.5 minutes (±2.3) |
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 Bardstown
How long is the average commute in Bardstown?
Workers who live in Bardstown, KY take an average of 20.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bardstown without a car?
4.1% of households in Bardstown have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bardstown?
4.1% (±1.8 points) of workers who live in Bardstown worked from home, and 88.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bardstown city, Kentucky
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bardstown city, Kentucky
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bardstown city, Kentucky
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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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