How long is the commute from Fort Thomas, KY?
Workers who live in Fort Thomas, KY take an average of 21.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
17.9% work from home.
3.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.0 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 17.9%
- Households without a car
- 3.2%
How people in Fort Thomas get to work
| Means of transportation | Fort Thomas | Campbell County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.2% (±3.8 points) | 71.7% | 76.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.1% (±2.1 points) | 7.2% | 9.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±0.6 points) | 0.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±0.7 points) | 2.2% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±0.6 points) | 1.0% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.9% (±3.5 points) | 17.1% | 10.2% | 15.1% |
In Fort Thomas, the average commute is lower than in Campbell County (23.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Kentucky (24.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fort Thomas, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Campbell County (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from Kentucky (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Campbell County, Fort Thomas ranks 10 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 271 of 444.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fort Thomas
| Vehicles available | Fort Thomas | Campbell County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% (±1.2 points) | 5.7% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.0% (±3.7 points) | 34.5% | 32.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.6% (±4.3 points) | 38.1% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.2% (±3.6 points) | 21.8% | 23.7% | 21.9% |
In Fort Thomas, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Campbell County (5.7%).
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 Fort Thomas
| Fort Thomas | Campbell County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.9% (±3.5 points) | 17.1% (±1.5 points) | 10.2% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% (±1.3 points) | 95.9% (±0.7 points) | 93.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.0% (±1.5 points) | 92.2% (±1.2 points) | 88.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Fort Thomas, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Campbell County (92.2%).
It is also higher than in Kentucky (88.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Fort Thomas
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Thomas | — | 21.0 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| Woodlawn | 1.0 mi | 17.5 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Southgate | 1.5 mi | 19.5 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Newport | 1.6 mi | 19.7 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Bellevue | 1.7 mi | 18.9 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Dayton | 2.1 mi | 22.1 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Wilder | 3.1 mi | 20.0 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Highland Heights | 3.2 mi | 20.4 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Kenton Vale | 4.0 mi | 24.6 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Woodlawn, KY (17.5 minutes), Bellevue, KY (18.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Campbell County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | California | 24.5 minutes (±5.3) |
| 5 | Silver Grove | 24.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 6 | Melbourne | 24.0 minutes (±5.4) |
| 7 | Dayton | 22.1 minutes (±1.7) |
| 8 | Crestview | 21.8 minutes (±2.2) |
| 9 | Cold Spring | 21.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 10 | Fort Thomas | 21.0 minutes (±1.4) |
| 11 | Highland Heights | 20.4 minutes (±2.4) |
| 12 | Wilder | 20.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 13 | Newport | 19.7 minutes (±1.2) |
| 14 | Southgate | 19.5 minutes (±1.5) |
| 15 | Bellevue | 18.9 minutes (±1.4) |
| 16 | Woodlawn | 17.5 minutes (±2.7) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in Campbell 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 Fort Thomas
How long is the average commute in Fort Thomas?
Workers who live in Fort Thomas, KY take an average of 21.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fort Thomas without a car?
3.2% of households in Fort Thomas have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fort Thomas?
17.9% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in Fort Thomas worked from home, and 96.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Thomas city, Kentucky
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Thomas city, Kentucky
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Thomas city, Kentucky
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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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