How long is the commute from Westwood (community), KY?
Workers who live in Westwood (community), KY take an average of 21.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
87.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
3.8% work from home.
4.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.7 minutes (±3.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.8%
- Households without a car
- 4.4%
How people in Westwood (community) get to work
| Means of transportation | Westwood (community) | Boyd County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 87.7% (±7.7 points) | 80.7% | 76.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.5% (±6.8 points) | 9.6% | 9.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.9 points) | 0.1% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.9 points) | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.9 points) | 0.9% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.8% (±2.8 points) | 5.9% | 10.2% | 15.1% |
In Westwood (community), the average commute is not measurably different from Boyd 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 Westwood (community), the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Boyd County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Kentucky (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Boyd County, Westwood (community) ranks 1 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 247 of 444.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Westwood (community)
| Vehicles available | Westwood (community) | Boyd County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.4% (±3.3 points) | 8.4% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.2% (±9.4 points) | 32.6% | 32.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.0% (±11.1 points) | 37.5% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 30.4% (±9.8 points) | 21.5% | 23.7% | 21.9% |
In Westwood (community), the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Boyd County (8.4%).
It is not measurably different from Kentucky (6.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Westwood (community)
| Westwood (community) | Boyd County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.8% (±2.8 points) | 5.9% (±1.3 points) | 10.2% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.4% (±4.7 points) | 93.2% (±1.3 points) | 93.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.3% (±6.7 points) | 87.1% (±1.9 points) | 88.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Westwood (community), the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Boyd County (87.1%).
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 Westwood (community)
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood (community) | — | 21.7 minutes (±3.9) | — |
| Bellefonte | 1.5 mi | 20.9 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Ashland | 2.4 mi | 20.9 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Russell | 2.5 mi | 25.6 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Coal Grove | 2.6 mi | 20.0 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Flatwoods | 3.7 mi | 20.2 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Ironton | 3.7 mi | 21.5 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Township | 4.5 mi | 22.0 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Perry Township (Lawrence County) | 5.1 mi | 20.9 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Boyd County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westwood (community) | 21.7 minutes (±3.9) |
| 2 | Cannonsburg | 21.0 minutes (±3.0) |
| 3 | Ashland | 20.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 4 | Catlettsburg | 18.0 minutes (±2.8) |
Westwood (community) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Westwood (community)
How long is the average commute in Westwood (community)?
Workers who live in Westwood (community), KY take an average of 21.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Westwood (community) without a car?
4.4% of households in Westwood (community) have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Westwood (community)?
3.8% (±2.8 points) of workers who live in Westwood (community) worked from home, and 87.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westwood CDP, Kentucky
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westwood CDP, Kentucky
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westwood CDP, 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 Westwood CDP, Kentucky (place:82146, in state:21).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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