How long is the commute from Providence, KY?
Workers who live in Providence, KY take an average of 31.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
6.2% of workers walk to work.
1.1% work from home.
1.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.8 minutes (±6.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 1.1%
- Households without a car
- 1.2%
How people in Providence get to work
| Means of transportation | Providence | Webster County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.6% (±13.3 points) | 80.9% | 76.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 25.3% (±14.0 points) | 12.4% | 9.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 6.2% (±5.5 points) | 3.1% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±2.0 points) | 0.9% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 1.1% (±1.2 points) | 2.6% | 10.2% | 15.1% |
In Providence, the average commute is not measurably different from Webster County (28.7 minutes).
It is also higher than in Kentucky (24.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Providence, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Webster County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Kentucky (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Webster County, Providence ranks 2 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 38 of 444.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Providence
| Vehicles available | Providence | Webster County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.2% (±1.5 points) | 4.3% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.0% (±9.2 points) | 22.2% | 32.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.6% (±9.2 points) | 39.0% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.2% (±7.0 points) | 34.5% | 23.7% | 21.9% |
In Providence, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Webster County (4.3%).
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 Providence
| Providence | Webster County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 1.1% (±1.2 points) | 2.6% (±1.1 points) | 10.2% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.0% (±3.2 points) | 92.9% (±1.8 points) | 93.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.2% (±4.4 points) | 84.3% (±2.8 points) | 88.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Providence, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Webster County (84.3%).
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 Providence
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | — | 31.8 minutes (±6.3) | — |
| Nebo | 6.1 mi | 23.7 minutes (±5.0) | Lower |
| Clay | 6.5 mi | 35.0 minutes (±7.7) | Not measurably different |
| Dixon | 8.6 mi | 26.3 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Wheatcroft | 8.7 mi | 25.5 minutes (±18.7) | Not measurably different |
| Madisonville | 14 mi | 18.0 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Slaughters | 15 mi | 18.6 minutes (±6.4) | Lower |
| Hanson | 15 mi | 19.2 minutes (±4.7) | Lower |
| Dawson Springs | 16 mi | 26.0 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Nebo, KY (23.7 minutes), Madisonville, KY (18.0 minutes), Slaughters, KY (18.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Webster County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clay | 35.0 minutes (±7.7) |
| 2 | Providence | 31.8 minutes (±6.3) |
| 3 | Dixon | 26.3 minutes (±5.1) |
| 4 | Wheatcroft | 25.5 minutes (±18.7) |
| 5 | Sebree | 21.5 minutes (±6.0) |
| 6 | Slaughters | 18.6 minutes (±6.4) |
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 Providence
How long is the average commute in Providence?
Workers who live in Providence, KY take an average of 31.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Providence without a car?
1.2% of households in Providence have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Providence?
1.1% (±1.2 points) of workers who live in Providence worked from home, and 91.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Providence city, Kentucky
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Providence city, Kentucky
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Providence 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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