How long is the commute from Ripley, ME?
Workers who live in Ripley, ME take an average of 31.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.8% of workers drive alone to work.
2.8% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
6.5% work from home.
2.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.6 minutes (±9.1)
- Public transportation
- 2.8%
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Households without a car
- 2.5%
How people in Ripley get to work
| Means of transportation | Ripley | Somerset County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.8% (±8.6 points) | 76.5% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.0% (±4.3 points) | 8.4% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.8% (±3.7 points) | 0.1% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±11.9 points) | 3.0% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±11.9 points) | 1.0% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.5% (±6.6 points) | 11.0% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Ripley, the average commute is not measurably different from Somerset County (28.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Maine (24.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ripley, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Somerset County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Somerset County, Ripley ranks 14 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 115 of 462.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ripley
| Vehicles available | Ripley | Somerset County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.5% (±2.9 points) | 5.8% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.5% (±12.5 points) | 32.5% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.5% (±11.8 points) | 39.8% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.5% (±12.9 points) | 21.9% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Ripley, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Somerset County (5.8%).
It is also lower than in Maine (6.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Ripley
| Ripley | Somerset County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.5% (±6.6 points) | 11.0% (±1.6 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.5% (±2.8 points) | 93.0% (±1.2 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.0% (±6.5 points) | 86.3% (±1.5 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Ripley, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Somerset County (86.3%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (90.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Ripley
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ripley | — | 31.6 minutes (±9.1) | — |
| Cambridge | 3.9 mi | 40.7 minutes (±13.6) | Not measurably different |
| St. Albans | 4.9 mi | 33.0 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Dexter (community) | 5.5 mi | 21.7 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Dexter | 6.7 mi | 22.9 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Harmony | 7.0 mi | 31.9 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Parkman | 7.7 mi | 30.1 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Corinna | 7.9 mi | 31.7 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Hartland | 9.9 mi | 30.2 minutes (±3.8) | 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 Somerset County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Embden | 32.9 minutes (±6.4) |
| 9 | Starks | 32.6 minutes (±4.2) |
| 10 (tie) | Anson | 32.5 minutes (±8.2) |
| 10 (tie) | Smithfield | 32.5 minutes (±4.8) |
| 12 | Harmony | 31.9 minutes (±4.9) |
| 13 (tie) | New Portland | 31.6 minutes (±3.5) |
| 13 (tie) | Ripley | 31.6 minutes (±9.1) |
| 15 | Mercer | 30.3 minutes (±3.9) |
| 16 | Hartland | 30.2 minutes (±3.8) |
| 17 | Athens | 29.1 minutes (±7.0) |
| 18 | Cornville | 28.2 minutes (±4.5) |
| 19 | Bingham | 27.8 minutes (±5.6) |
| 20 | Jackman | 27.2 minutes (±9.1) |
Showing 13 of 29 places in Somerset County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Ripley
How long is the average commute in Ripley?
Workers who live in Ripley, ME take an average of 31.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ripley without a car?
2.5% of households in Ripley have no vehicle, and 2.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ripley?
6.5% (±6.6 points) of workers who live in Ripley worked from home, and 92.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ripley town, Somerset County, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ripley town, Somerset County, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ripley town, Somerset County, Maine
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 Ripley town, Somerset County, Maine (county subdivision:62995, in state:23 county:025).
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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