How long is the commute from Sturgis, KY?
Workers who live in Sturgis, KY take an average of 22.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
88.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.7% of workers walk to work.
2.1% work from home.
9.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.4 minutes (±3.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.1%
- Households without a car
- 9.3%
How people in Sturgis get to work
| Means of transportation | Sturgis | Union County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 88.1% (±5.8 points) | 81.5% | 76.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.1% (±4.3 points) | 9.5% | 9.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.7% (±3.6 points) | 1.8% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±5.2 points) | 0.8% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.1% (±2.2 points) | 6.4% | 10.2% | 15.1% |
In Sturgis, the average commute is not measurably different from Union County (22.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Kentucky (24.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sturgis, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Union County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Kentucky (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Union County, Sturgis ranks 2 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 226 of 444.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sturgis
| Vehicles available | Sturgis | Union County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.3% (±4.6 points) | 5.6% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.4% (±8.6 points) | 29.4% | 32.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.4% (±9.0 points) | 37.6% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.0% (±6.7 points) | 27.4% | 23.7% | 21.9% |
In Sturgis, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Union County (5.6%).
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 Sturgis
| Sturgis | Union County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.1% (±2.2 points) | 6.4% (±2.4 points) | 10.2% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.8% (±8.6 points) | 94.9% (±1.7 points) | 93.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.4% (±6.6 points) | 89.4% (±2.6 points) | 88.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Sturgis, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Union County (89.4%).
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 Sturgis
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sturgis | — | 22.4 minutes (±3.9) | — |
| Wheatcroft | 8.0 mi | 25.5 minutes (±18.7) | Not measurably different |
| Clay | 10 mi | 35.0 minutes (±7.7) | Higher |
| Cave-In-Rock | 11 mi | 26.6 minutes (±9.6) | Not measurably different |
| Morganfield | 11 mi | 19.0 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Breckinridge Center | 12 mi | 14.2 minutes (±5.7) | Lower |
| Old Shawneetown | 13 mi | 15.3 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Waverly | 15 mi | 29.3 minutes (±8.0) | Not measurably different |
| Shawnee Township | 15 mi | 14.0 minutes (±3.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Breckinridge Center, KY (14.2 minutes), Shawnee Township, IL (14.0 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Clay, KY (35.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Union County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waverly | 29.3 minutes (±8.0) |
| 2 | Sturgis | 22.4 minutes (±3.9) |
| 3 | Uniontown | 22.3 minutes (±5.8) |
| 4 | Morganfield | 19.0 minutes (±3.7) |
| 5 | Breckinridge Center | 14.2 minutes (±5.7) |
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 Sturgis
How long is the average commute in Sturgis?
Workers who live in Sturgis, KY take an average of 22.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sturgis without a car?
9.3% of households in Sturgis have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sturgis?
2.1% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in Sturgis worked from home, and 86.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sturgis city, Kentucky
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sturgis city, Kentucky
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sturgis 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 Sturgis city, Kentucky (place:74316, 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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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