How long is the commute from Pikeville, KY?
Workers who live in Pikeville, KY take an average of 13.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
8.1% of workers walk to work.
10.1% work from home.
14.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 13.4 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 10.1%
- Households without a car
- 14.4%
How people in Pikeville get to work
| Means of transportation | Pikeville | Pike County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 63.1% (±9.8 points) | 79.5% | 76.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 17.3% (±7.5 points) | 12.0% | 9.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.3 points) | 0.2% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 8.1% (±3.8 points) | 1.4% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±1.4 points) | 1.0% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.1% (±7.9 points) | 5.8% | 10.2% | 15.1% |
In Pikeville, the average commute is lower than in Pike County (25.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Kentucky (24.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Pikeville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Pike County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Kentucky (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Pike County, Pikeville ranks 3 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 438 of 444.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Pikeville
| Vehicles available | Pikeville | Pike County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.4% (±5.8 points) | 9.0% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.7% (±8.1 points) | 34.0% | 32.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.8% (±6.9 points) | 34.2% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.1% (±4.2 points) | 22.8% | 23.7% | 21.9% |
In Pikeville, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Pike County (9.0%).
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 Pikeville
| Pikeville | Pike County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.1% (±7.9 points) | 5.8% (±1.6 points) | 10.2% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.6% (±4.3 points) | 88.0% (±2.3 points) | 93.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.4% (±3.5 points) | 83.2% (±2.4 points) | 88.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Pikeville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Pike County (83.2%).
It is not measurably different from Kentucky (88.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Pikeville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pikeville | — | 13.4 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Coal Run Village | 4.1 mi | 16.6 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Wheelwright | 14 mi | 35.7 minutes (±7.3) | Higher |
| Martin | 14 mi | 18.7 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Allen | 14 mi | 17.4 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Elkhorn City | 15 mi | 21.0 minutes (±6.3) | Higher |
| Wayland | 15 mi | 37.6 minutes (±18.4) | Higher |
| Prestonsburg | 19 mi | 17.4 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Williamson | 20 mi | 27.2 minutes (±6.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Wheelwright, KY (35.7 minutes), Martin, KY (18.7 minutes), Elkhorn City, KY (21.0 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 Pikeville
How long is the average commute in Pikeville?
Workers who live in Pikeville, KY take an average of 13.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Pikeville without a car?
14.4% of households in Pikeville have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Pikeville?
10.1% (±7.9 points) of workers who live in Pikeville worked from home, and 90.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pikeville city, Kentucky
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pikeville city, Kentucky
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pikeville 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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