How long is the commute from Madisonville, KY?
Workers who live in Madisonville, KY take an average of 18.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
85.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
4.5% work from home.
9.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.0 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.5%
- Households without a car
- 9.0%
How people in Madisonville get to work
| Means of transportation | Madisonville | Hopkins County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 85.7% (±3.1 points) | 88.4% | 76.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.1% (±2.6 points) | 6.5% | 9.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±0.9 points) | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 0.5% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.5% (±2.2 points) | 3.7% | 10.2% | 15.1% |
In Madisonville, the average commute is lower than in Hopkins County (21.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Kentucky (24.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Madisonville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Hopkins County (0.0%).
It is also lower than in Kentucky (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Hopkins County, Madisonville ranks 7 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 369 of 444.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Madisonville
| Vehicles available | Madisonville | Hopkins County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.0% (±2.2 points) | 7.1% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.3% (±4.8 points) | 30.7% | 32.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.5% (±4.3 points) | 36.0% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.2% (±3.4 points) | 26.3% | 23.7% | 21.9% |
In Madisonville, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Hopkins County (7.1%).
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 Madisonville
| Madisonville | Hopkins County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.5% (±2.2 points) | 3.7% (±1.2 points) | 10.2% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% (±1.1 points) | 96.0% (±0.9 points) | 93.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.4% (±1.7 points) | 89.8% (±1.5 points) | 88.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Madisonville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Hopkins County (89.8%).
It is also higher than in Kentucky (88.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Madisonville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madisonville | — | 18.0 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Earlington | 4.6 mi | 16.6 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Hanson | 5.5 mi | 19.2 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Mortons Gap | 7.1 mi | 17.9 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Nebo | 8.1 mi | 23.7 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
| Slaughters | 10 mi | 18.6 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| St. Charles | 11 mi | 30.7 minutes (±5.3) | Higher |
| Nortonville | 11 mi | 21.4 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| White Plains | 14 mi | 29.5 minutes (±8.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Nebo, KY (23.7 minutes), St. Charles, KY (30.7 minutes), Nortonville, KY (21.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hopkins County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Charles | 30.7 minutes (±5.3) |
| 2 | White Plains | 29.5 minutes (±8.3) |
| 3 | Dawson Springs | 26.0 minutes (±5.5) |
| 4 | Nebo | 23.7 minutes (±5.0) |
| 5 | Nortonville | 21.4 minutes (±2.5) |
| 6 | Hanson | 19.2 minutes (±4.7) |
| 7 | Madisonville | 18.0 minutes (±2.1) |
| 8 | Mortons Gap | 17.9 minutes (±3.9) |
| 9 | Earlington | 16.6 minutes (±3.3) |
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 Madisonville
How long is the average commute in Madisonville?
Workers who live in Madisonville, KY take an average of 18.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Madisonville without a car?
9.0% of households in Madisonville have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Madisonville?
4.5% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in Madisonville worked from home, and 92.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Madisonville city, Kentucky
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Madisonville city, Kentucky
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Madisonville 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 Madisonville city, Kentucky (place:49368, in state:21).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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