How long is the commute from Elizabethtown, KY?
Workers who live in Elizabethtown, KY take an average of 20.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
6.5% work from home.
12.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.0 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Households without a car
- 12.6%
How people in Elizabethtown get to work
| Means of transportation | Elizabethtown | Hardin County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.1% (±3.3 points) | 76.7% | 76.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.0% (±2.9 points) | 9.4% | 9.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.2% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±0.7 points) | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.2% (±1.7 points) | 1.8% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.5% (±1.5 points) | 9.2% | 10.2% | 15.1% |
In Elizabethtown, the average commute is lower than in Hardin County (22.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Kentucky (24.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Elizabethtown, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Hardin County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Kentucky (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Hardin County, Elizabethtown ranks 6 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 303 of 444.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Elizabethtown
| Vehicles available | Elizabethtown | Hardin County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.6% (±2.8 points) | 6.6% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.2% (±4.4 points) | 34.1% | 32.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.5% (±3.6 points) | 34.8% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.7% (±2.6 points) | 24.5% | 23.7% | 21.9% |
In Elizabethtown, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Hardin County (6.6%).
It is also higher than in Kentucky (6.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Elizabethtown
| Elizabethtown | Hardin County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.5% (±1.5 points) | 9.2% (±1.1 points) | 10.2% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.9% (±2.3 points) | 94.6% (±0.9 points) | 93.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.7% (±2.6 points) | 90.1% (±1.2 points) | 88.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Elizabethtown, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Hardin County (90.1%).
It is not measurably different from Kentucky (88.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Elizabethtown
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown | — | 20.0 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Rineyville | 5.5 mi | 27.5 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
| Radcliff | 8.6 mi | 24.7 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Vine Grove | 9.4 mi | 25.4 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Sonora | 12 mi | 25.0 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Lebanon Junction | 12 mi | 29.2 minutes (±5.4) | Higher |
| Hodgenville | 13 mi | 26.3 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| Fort Knox | 14 mi | 12.4 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| New Haven | 16 mi | 30.7 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fort Knox, KY (12.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rineyville, KY (27.5 minutes), Radcliff, KY (24.7 minutes), Vine Grove, KY (25.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hardin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Point | 28.0 minutes (±4.0) |
| 2 | Rineyville | 27.5 minutes (±5.0) |
| 3 | Vine Grove | 25.4 minutes (±4.3) |
| 4 | Sonora | 25.0 minutes (±3.2) |
| 5 | Radcliff | 24.7 minutes (±1.9) |
| 6 | Elizabethtown | 20.0 minutes (±1.5) |
| 7 | Fort Knox | 12.4 minutes (±1.7) |
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 Elizabethtown
How long is the average commute in Elizabethtown?
Workers who live in Elizabethtown, KY take an average of 20.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Elizabethtown without a car?
12.6% of households in Elizabethtown have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Elizabethtown?
6.5% (±1.5 points) of workers who live in Elizabethtown worked from home, and 87.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elizabethtown city, Kentucky
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elizabethtown city, Kentucky
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elizabethtown city, Kentucky
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Elizabethtown city, Kentucky (place:24274, in state:21).
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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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