How long is the commute from Wilmore, KY?
Workers who live in Wilmore, KY take an average of 20.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
56.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
11.5% of workers walk to work.
11.4% work from home.
6.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.3 minutes (±3.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 11.4%
- Households without a car
- 6.5%
How people in Wilmore get to work
| Means of transportation | Wilmore | Jessamine County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 56.8% (±10.8 points) | 76.3% | 76.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 19.9% (±13.2 points) | 10.0% | 9.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 0.4% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 11.5% (±4.0 points) | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.4 points) | 0.2% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.4% (±4.8 points) | 11.2% | 10.2% | 15.1% |
In Wilmore, the average commute is not measurably different from Jessamine County (23.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Kentucky (24.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Wilmore, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jessamine County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Kentucky (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Jessamine County, Wilmore ranks 3 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 294 of 444.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wilmore
| Vehicles available | Wilmore | Jessamine County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.5% (±4.4 points) | 4.0% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.1% (±8.0 points) | 31.3% | 32.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.7% (±9.1 points) | 41.9% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.8% (±5.2 points) | 22.8% | 23.7% | 21.9% |
In Wilmore, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Jessamine County (4.0%).
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 Wilmore
| Wilmore | Jessamine County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.4% (±4.8 points) | 11.2% (±2.1 points) | 10.2% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% (±3.1 points) | 95.4% (±1.7 points) | 93.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.8% (±3.7 points) | 91.2% (±2.6 points) | 88.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Wilmore, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Jessamine County (91.2%).
It is also higher than in Kentucky (88.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Wilmore
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmore | — | 20.3 minutes (±3.7) | — |
| Keene | 4.6 mi | 22.2 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Nicholasville | 5.4 mi | 24.0 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Burgin | 9.9 mi | 29.1 minutes (±7.6) | Higher |
| Versailles | 12 mi | 24.5 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Harrodsburg | 13 mi | 19.9 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Lexington | 16 mi | 20.9 minutes (±0.5) | Not measurably different |
| Lawrenceburg | 17 mi | 27.5 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Danville | 18 mi | 17.3 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Burgin, KY (29.1 minutes), Lawrenceburg, KY (27.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jessamine County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicholasville | 24.0 minutes (±1.4) |
| 2 | Keene | 22.2 minutes (±1.8) |
| 3 | Wilmore | 20.3 minutes (±3.7) |
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 Wilmore
How long is the average commute in Wilmore?
Workers who live in Wilmore, KY take an average of 20.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wilmore without a car?
6.5% of households in Wilmore have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wilmore?
11.4% (±4.8 points) of workers who live in Wilmore worked from home, and 92.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilmore city, Kentucky
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilmore city, Kentucky
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilmore 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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