How long is the commute from Tompkinsville, KY?
Workers who live in Tompkinsville, KY take an average of 14.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
5.8% of workers walk to work.
4.9% work from home.
12.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 14.6 minutes (±3.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Households without a car
- 12.6%
How people in Tompkinsville get to work
| Means of transportation | Tompkinsville | Monroe County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.1% (±7.6 points) | 79.8% | 76.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.1% (±6.7 points) | 13.0% | 9.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.8% (±4.4 points) | 1.8% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.8% (±2.7 points) | 0.7% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.9% (±3.6 points) | 4.5% | 10.2% | 15.1% |
In Tompkinsville, the average commute is lower than in Monroe County (28.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Kentucky (24.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Tompkinsville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Monroe County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Kentucky (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Monroe County, Tompkinsville ranks 3 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 434 of 444.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Tompkinsville
| Vehicles available | Tompkinsville | Monroe County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.6% (±6.0 points) | 5.0% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.7% (±9.2 points) | 31.0% | 32.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.4% (±8.6 points) | 30.3% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.4% (±6.8 points) | 33.7% | 23.7% | 21.9% |
In Tompkinsville, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Monroe County (5.0%).
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 Tompkinsville
| Tompkinsville | Monroe County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.9% (±3.6 points) | 4.5% (±2.2 points) | 10.2% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 83.7% (±7.8 points) | 88.7% (±3.3 points) | 93.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 72.6% (±9.2 points) | 83.9% (±3.4 points) | 88.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Tompkinsville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Monroe County (83.9%).
It is also lower than in Kentucky (88.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Tompkinsville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tompkinsville | — | 14.6 minutes (±3.5) | — |
| Gamaliel | 7.0 mi | 31.4 minutes (±6.7) | Higher |
| Red Boiling Springs | 15 mi | 40.8 minutes (±28.6) | Not measurably different |
| Fountain Run | 15 mi | 16.6 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| Celina | 15 mi | 28.6 minutes (±7.6) | Higher |
| Burkesville | 19 mi | 15.1 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Edmonton | 20 mi | 24.5 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Lafayette | 22 mi | 28.1 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Gainesboro | 23 mi | 25.3 minutes (±6.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Gamaliel, KY (31.4 minutes), Celina, TN (28.6 minutes), Edmonton, KY (24.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Monroe County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gamaliel | 31.4 minutes (±6.7) |
| 2 | Fountain Run | 16.6 minutes (±7.1) |
| 3 | Tompkinsville | 14.6 minutes (±3.5) |
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 Tompkinsville
How long is the average commute in Tompkinsville?
Workers who live in Tompkinsville, KY take an average of 14.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Tompkinsville without a car?
12.6% of households in Tompkinsville have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Tompkinsville?
4.9% (±3.6 points) of workers who live in Tompkinsville worked from home, and 72.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tompkinsville city, Kentucky
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tompkinsville city, Kentucky
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tompkinsville city, Kentucky
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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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