How long is the commute from Indianola, MS?
Workers who live in Indianola, MS take an average of 21.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
5.2% work from home.
8.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.0 minutes (±3.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Households without a car
- 8.2%
How people in Indianola get to work
| Means of transportation | Indianola | Sunflower County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.0% (±7.2 points) | 80.7% | 81.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.7% (±5.5 points) | 11.2% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.2 points) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | 1.2% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±1.9 points) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.2% (±4.3 points) | 5.6% | 5.9% | 15.1% |
In Indianola, the average commute is not measurably different from Sunflower County (20.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Mississippi (25.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Indianola, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sunflower County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Sunflower County, Indianola ranks 4 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 250 of 331.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Indianola
| Vehicles available | Indianola | Sunflower County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.2% (±3.8 points) | 8.9% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.6% (±7.9 points) | 39.6% | 32.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.2% (±7.1 points) | 30.8% | 36.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.9% (±6.8 points) | 20.7% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Indianola, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Sunflower County (8.9%).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (6.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Indianola
| Indianola | Sunflower County | Mississippi | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.2% (±4.3 points) | 5.6% (±2.1 points) | 5.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.1% (±2.2 points) | 91.5% (±2.2 points) | 92.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 75.3% (±5.2 points) | 74.5% (±3.5 points) | 84.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Indianola, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Sunflower County (74.5%).
It is also lower than in Mississippi (84.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Indianola
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianola | — | 21.0 minutes (±3.6) | — |
| Inverness | 7.2 mi | 21.5 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Moorhead | 7.9 mi | 20.7 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Sunflower | 9.0 mi | 22.1 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Shaw | 13 mi | 22.5 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Isola | 13 mi | 22.1 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Leland | 15 mi | 14.8 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Morgan City | 18 mi | 19.9 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| Arcola | 18 mi | 29.1 minutes (±5.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Leland, MS (14.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Arcola, MS (29.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sunflower County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drew | 22.4 minutes (±4.7) |
| 2 | Sunflower | 22.1 minutes (±4.6) |
| 3 | Inverness | 21.5 minutes (±4.0) |
| 4 | Indianola | 21.0 minutes (±3.6) |
| 5 | Moorhead | 20.7 minutes (±4.3) |
| 6 | Ruleville | 20.2 minutes (±7.8) |
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 Indianola
How long is the average commute in Indianola?
Workers who live in Indianola, MS take an average of 21.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Indianola without a car?
8.2% of households in Indianola have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Indianola?
5.2% (±4.3 points) of workers who live in Indianola worked from home, and 75.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Indianola city, Mississippi
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Indianola city, Mississippi
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Indianola city, Mississippi
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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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