How long is the commute from South Shore, KY?
Workers who live in South Shore, KY take an average of 16.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
13.7% of workers walk to work.
0.0% work from home.
14.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.8 minutes (±5.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 0.0%
- Households without a car
- 14.6%
How people in South Shore get to work
| Means of transportation | South Shore | Greenup County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.5% (±16.2 points) | 81.5% | 76.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.8% (±5.5 points) | 10.2% | 9.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±7.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 13.7% (±16.0 points) | 2.5% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±7.9 points) | 0.7% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 0.0% (±7.9 points) | 5.0% | 10.2% | 15.1% |
In South Shore, the average commute is lower than in Greenup County (24.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Kentucky (24.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In South Shore, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Greenup County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Kentucky (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Greenup County, South Shore ranks 8 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 403 of 444.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in South Shore
| Vehicles available | South Shore | Greenup County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.6% (±10.8 points) | 4.6% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.3% (±13.3 points) | 30.8% | 32.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 22.0% (±9.7 points) | 38.4% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.1% (±12.2 points) | 26.1% | 23.7% | 21.9% |
In South Shore, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Greenup County (4.6%).
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 South Shore
| South Shore | Greenup County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 0.0% (±7.9 points) | 5.0% (±1.6 points) | 10.2% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 79.3% (±13.0 points) | 90.6% (±1.9 points) | 93.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 73.4% (±14.9 points) | 84.6% (±2.6 points) | 88.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In South Shore, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Greenup County (84.6%).
It is also lower than in Kentucky (88.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near South Shore
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Shore | — | 16.8 minutes (±5.5) | — |
| Portsmouth | 2.3 mi | 20.6 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| New Boston | 2.5 mi | 21.4 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Rosemount | 3.6 mi | 33.8 minutes (±12.1) | Higher |
| Clay Township (Scioto County) | 5.1 mi | 30.4 minutes (±9.3) | Higher |
| West Portsmouth | 5.2 mi | 24.1 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Scioto County) | 5.2 mi | 25.1 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Porter Township (Scioto County) | 6.5 mi | 27.0 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
| Wheelersburg | 6.5 mi | 22.7 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rosemount, OH (33.8 minutes), Clay Township (Scioto County), OH (30.4 minutes), Washington Township (Scioto County), OH (25.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Greenup County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Russell | 25.6 minutes (±4.1) |
| 3 | Wurtland | 23.5 minutes (±4.0) |
| 4 | Worthington | 21.6 minutes (±3.7) |
| 5 | Raceland | 21.4 minutes (±3.4) |
| 6 | Bellefonte | 20.9 minutes (±3.5) |
| 7 | Flatwoods | 20.2 minutes (±2.9) |
| 8 | South Shore | 16.8 minutes (±5.5) |
Showing 7 of 8 places in Greenup County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 South Shore
How long is the average commute in South Shore?
Workers who live in South Shore, KY take an average of 16.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in South Shore without a car?
14.6% of households in South Shore have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in South Shore?
0.0% (±7.9 points) of workers who live in South Shore worked from home, and 73.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Shore city, Kentucky
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Shore city, Kentucky
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Shore 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 South Shore city, Kentucky (place:72210, in state:21).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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Figures last updated on .
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