How long is the commute from Beaver Dam, KY?
Workers who live in Beaver Dam, KY take an average of 31.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
89.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
2.3% work from home.
5.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.6 minutes (±4.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.3%
- Households without a car
- 5.8%
How people in Beaver Dam get to work
| Means of transportation | Beaver Dam | Ohio County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 89.4% (±7.3 points) | 85.1% | 76.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.3% (±6.9 points) | 9.3% | 9.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 0.2% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 0.5% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 0.0% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.3% (±2.7 points) | 4.8% | 10.2% | 15.1% |
In Beaver Dam, the average commute is not measurably different from Ohio County (28.1 minutes).
It is also higher than in Kentucky (24.0 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Beaver Dam, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Ohio County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Kentucky (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Ohio County, Beaver Dam ranks 1 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 40 of 444.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Beaver Dam
| Vehicles available | Beaver Dam | Ohio County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.8% (±4.5 points) | 5.1% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.9% (±7.8 points) | 23.7% | 32.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.9% (±8.0 points) | 37.5% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.5% (±7.1 points) | 33.8% | 23.7% | 21.9% |
In Beaver Dam, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Ohio County (5.1%).
It is not measurably different from Kentucky (6.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Beaver Dam
| Beaver Dam | Ohio County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.3% (±2.7 points) | 4.8% (±1.4 points) | 10.2% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.9% (±7.6 points) | 91.7% (±2.1 points) | 93.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.6% (±8.4 points) | 85.1% (±2.5 points) | 88.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Beaver Dam, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Ohio County (85.1%).
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 Beaver Dam
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Dam | — | 31.6 minutes (±4.2) | — |
| McHenry | 3.2 mi | 19.2 minutes (±4.4) | Lower |
| Hartford | 3.5 mi | 18.9 minutes (±4.2) | Lower |
| Centertown | 6.8 mi | 27.5 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Rockport | 7.8 mi | 27.6 minutes (±7.9) | Not measurably different |
| Rochester | 14 mi | 32.9 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Island | 15 mi | 33.5 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| South Carrollton | 15 mi | 27.8 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
| Livermore | 16 mi | 33.3 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: McHenry, KY (19.2 minutes), Hartford, KY (18.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Ohio County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beaver Dam | 31.6 minutes (±4.2) |
| 2 | Fordsville | 31.0 minutes (±5.3) |
| 3 | Rockport | 27.6 minutes (±7.9) |
| 4 | Centertown | 27.5 minutes (±7.2) |
| 5 | McHenry | 19.2 minutes (±4.4) |
| 6 | Hartford | 18.9 minutes (±4.2) |
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 Beaver Dam
How long is the average commute in Beaver Dam?
Workers who live in Beaver Dam, KY take an average of 31.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Beaver Dam without a car?
5.8% of households in Beaver Dam have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Beaver Dam?
2.3% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Beaver Dam worked from home, and 89.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Beaver Dam city, Kentucky
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Beaver Dam city, Kentucky
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Beaver Dam 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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Figures last updated on .
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