How long is the commute from Somerset, KY?
Workers who live in Somerset, KY take an average of 23.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.6% of workers walk to work.
8.7% work from home.
6.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.7 minutes (±5.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.7%
- Households without a car
- 6.2%
How people in Somerset get to work
| Means of transportation | Somerset | Pulaski County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.4% (±6.7 points) | 79.7% | 76.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 16.1% (±5.5 points) | 11.8% | 9.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.6% (±2.4 points) | 0.8% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±1.5 points) | 1.1% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.7% (±3.1 points) | 6.7% | 10.2% | 15.1% |
In Somerset, the average commute is not measurably different from Pulaski County (23.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Kentucky (24.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Somerset, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Pulaski County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Kentucky (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Pulaski County, Somerset ranks 2 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 191 of 444.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Somerset
| Vehicles available | Somerset | Pulaski County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.2% (±2.7 points) | 5.1% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 52.9% (±6.9 points) | 31.4% | 32.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.0% (±5.7 points) | 36.8% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.0% (±5.2 points) | 26.7% | 23.7% | 21.9% |
In Somerset, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Pulaski County (5.1%).
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 Somerset
| Somerset | Pulaski County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.7% (±3.1 points) | 6.7% (±1.3 points) | 10.2% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.1% (±5.0 points) | 90.5% (±1.4 points) | 93.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.6% (±4.7 points) | 85.1% (±1.6 points) | 88.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Somerset, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Pulaski County (85.1%).
It is also lower than in Kentucky (88.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Somerset
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset | — | 23.7 minutes (±5.9) | — |
| Ferguson | 1.7 mi | 15.6 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Burnside | 6.1 mi | 16.2 minutes (±4.0) | Lower |
| Science Hill | 6.2 mi | 22.8 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Eubank | 14 mi | 31.5 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Monticello | 22 mi | 22.8 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Vernon | 24 mi | 22.3 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty | 24 mi | 19.1 minutes (±7.9) | Not measurably different |
| Brodhead | 24 mi | 25.2 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ferguson, KY (15.6 minutes), Burnside, KY (16.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Pulaski County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eubank | 31.5 minutes (±6.3) |
| 2 | Somerset | 23.7 minutes (±5.9) |
| 3 | Science Hill | 22.8 minutes (±3.5) |
| 4 | Burnside | 16.2 minutes (±4.0) |
| 5 | Ferguson | 15.6 minutes (±3.0) |
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 Somerset
How long is the average commute in Somerset?
Workers who live in Somerset, KY take an average of 23.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Somerset without a car?
6.2% of households in Somerset have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Somerset?
8.7% (±3.1 points) of workers who live in Somerset worked from home, and 83.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Somerset city, Kentucky
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Somerset city, Kentucky
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Somerset 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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