How long is the commute from Elkhorn City, KY?
Workers who live in Elkhorn City, KY take an average of 21.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
0.0% work from home.
12.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.0 minutes (±6.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 0.0%
- Households without a car
- 12.8%
How people in Elkhorn City get to work
| Means of transportation | Elkhorn City | Pike County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.0% (±21.6 points) | 79.5% | 76.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 24.0% (±21.6 points) | 12.0% | 9.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±12.9 points) | 0.2% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±12.9 points) | 1.4% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±12.9 points) | 1.0% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 0.0% (±12.9 points) | 5.8% | 10.2% | 15.1% |
In Elkhorn City, the average commute is not measurably different from Pike County (25.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Kentucky (24.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Elkhorn City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Pike County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Kentucky (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Pike County, Elkhorn City ranks 1 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 270 of 444.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Elkhorn City
| Vehicles available | Elkhorn City | Pike County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.8% (±9.9 points) | 9.0% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.1% (±14.6 points) | 34.0% | 32.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 21.7% (±11.7 points) | 34.2% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.3% (±10.8 points) | 22.8% | 23.7% | 21.9% |
In Elkhorn City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Pike County (9.0%).
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 Elkhorn City
| Elkhorn City | Pike County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 0.0% (±12.9 points) | 5.8% (±1.6 points) | 10.2% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 85.9% (±10.4 points) | 88.0% (±2.3 points) | 93.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 75.9% (±14.1 points) | 83.2% (±2.4 points) | 88.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Elkhorn City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Pike County (83.2%).
It is not measurably different from Kentucky (88.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Elkhorn City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn City | — | 21.0 minutes (±6.3) | — |
| Haysi | 8.1 mi | 31.3 minutes (±6.1) | Higher |
| Clinchco | 11 mi | 22.3 minutes (±8.5) | Not measurably different |
| Clintwood | 13 mi | 17.1 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Pikeville | 15 mi | 13.4 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Grundy | 15 mi | 18.3 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Coal Run Village | 18 mi | 16.6 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Jenkins | 19 mi | 24.2 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Pound | 19 mi | 27.4 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pikeville, KY (13.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Haysi, VA (31.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Pike County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elkhorn City | 21.0 minutes (±6.3) |
| 2 | Coal Run Village | 16.6 minutes (±3.2) |
| 3 | Pikeville | 13.4 minutes (±2.0) |
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 Elkhorn City
How long is the average commute in Elkhorn City?
Workers who live in Elkhorn City, KY take an average of 21.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Elkhorn City without a car?
12.8% of households in Elkhorn City have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Elkhorn City?
0.0% (±12.9 points) of workers who live in Elkhorn City worked from home, and 75.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elkhorn City city, Kentucky
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elkhorn City city, Kentucky
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elkhorn City 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 Elkhorn City city, Kentucky (place:24382, in state:21).
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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