How long is the commute from Scott, LA?
Workers who live in Scott, LA take an average of 24.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
8.7% work from home.
8.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.7 minutes (±4.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.7%
- Households without a car
- 8.1%
How people in Scott get to work
| Means of transportation | Scott | Lafayette Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.8% (±7.9 points) | 80.1% | 78.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.3% (±3.4 points) | 5.8% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.1 points) | 0.5% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±1.1 points) | 1.6% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±1.4 points) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.7% (±7.3 points) | 10.4% | 8.1% | 15.1% |
In Scott, the average commute is not measurably different from Lafayette Parish (22.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (25.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Scott, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lafayette Parish (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lafayette Parish, Scott ranks 5 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 242 of 408.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Scott
| Vehicles available | Scott | Lafayette Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.1% (±7.7 points) | 6.6% | 8.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.5% (±8.1 points) | 37.2% | 36.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.2% (±7.1 points) | 41.0% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.1% (±4.2 points) | 15.2% | 17.6% | 21.9% |
In Scott, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lafayette Parish (6.6%).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (8.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Scott
| Scott | Lafayette Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.7% (±7.3 points) | 10.4% (±0.9 points) | 8.1% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.9% (±6.0 points) | 94.2% (±0.8 points) | 93.3% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 82.7% (±9.1 points) | 91.3% (±1.0 points) | 86.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Scott, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lafayette Parish (91.3%).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (86.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Scott
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott | — | 24.7 minutes (±4.1) | — |
| Ossun | 3.1 mi | 24.1 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Lafayette | 4.6 mi | 20.0 minutes (±0.6) | Lower |
| Duson | 5.6 mi | 25.3 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Carencro | 6.0 mi | 30.2 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Cankton | 7.4 mi | 31.5 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Milton | 8.8 mi | 26.1 minutes (±8.1) | Not measurably different |
| Maurice | 9.5 mi | 26.7 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Rayne | 10 mi | 28.3 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lafayette, LA (20.0 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cankton, LA (31.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lafayette Parish, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carencro | 30.2 minutes (±6.5) |
| 2 | Youngsville | 26.2 minutes (±3.2) |
| 3 | Milton | 26.1 minutes (±8.1) |
| 4 | Duson | 25.3 minutes (±4.4) |
| 5 | Scott | 24.7 minutes (±4.1) |
| 6 | Ossun | 24.1 minutes (±5.2) |
| 7 | Lafayette | 20.0 minutes (±0.6) |
| 8 | Broussard | 19.8 minutes (±2.0) |
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 Scott
How long is the average commute in Scott?
Workers who live in Scott, LA take an average of 24.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Scott without a car?
8.1% of households in Scott have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Scott?
8.7% (±7.3 points) of workers who live in Scott worked from home, and 82.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Scott city, Louisiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Scott city, Louisiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Scott city, Louisiana
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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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