How long is the commute from Owenton, KY?
Workers who live in Owenton, KY take an average of 32.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.3% of workers walk to work.
6.3% work from home.
11.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.6 minutes (±5.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Households without a car
- 11.3%
How people in Owenton get to work
| Means of transportation | Owenton | Owen County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.0% (±7.7 points) | 71.9% | 76.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.3% (±6.1 points) | 14.5% | 9.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 0.5% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.3% (±2.6 points) | 0.8% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 1.1% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.3% (±4.0 points) | 11.3% | 10.2% | 15.1% |
In Owenton, the average commute is lower than in Owen County (41.9 minutes).
It is also higher than in Kentucky (24.0 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Owenton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Owen County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Kentucky (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Owen County, Owenton ranks 2 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 32 of 444.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Owenton
| Vehicles available | Owenton | Owen County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.3% (±4.9 points) | 3.6% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.8% (±8.0 points) | 29.0% | 32.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.0% (±7.8 points) | 36.1% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.9% (±7.6 points) | 31.3% | 23.7% | 21.9% |
In Owenton, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Owen County (3.6%).
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 Owenton
| Owenton | Owen County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.3% (±4.0 points) | 11.3% (±4.3 points) | 10.2% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 86.3% (±8.8 points) | 89.3% (±3.7 points) | 93.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 79.7% (±9.5 points) | 80.4% (±3.6 points) | 88.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Owenton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Owen County (80.4%).
It is not measurably different from Kentucky (88.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Owenton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owenton | — | 32.6 minutes (±5.5) | — |
| Gratz | 7.4 mi | 38.8 minutes (±9.8) | Not measurably different |
| Monterey | 8.1 mi | 30.5 minutes (±10.3) | Not measurably different |
| Sanders | 9.9 mi | 25.6 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Sparta | 11 mi | 25.9 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
| Corinth | 13 mi | 35.3 minutes (±9.1) | Not measurably different |
| Glencoe | 13 mi | 27.1 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
| Worthville | 13 mi | 17.5 minutes (±8.0) | Lower |
| Williamstown | 16 mi | 23.4 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sanders, KY (25.6 minutes), Worthville, KY (17.5 minutes), Williamstown, KY (23.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Owen County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gratz | 38.8 minutes (±9.8) |
| 2 | Owenton | 32.6 minutes (±5.5) |
| 3 | Monterey | 30.5 minutes (±10.3) |
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 Owenton
How long is the average commute in Owenton?
Workers who live in Owenton, KY take an average of 32.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Owenton without a car?
11.3% of households in Owenton have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Owenton?
6.3% (±4.0 points) of workers who live in Owenton worked from home, and 79.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Owenton city, Kentucky
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Owenton city, Kentucky
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Owenton 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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