How long is the commute from Lake, MS?
Workers who live in Lake, MS take an average of 23.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
92.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
1.3% work from home.
4.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.0 minutes (±5.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 1.3%
- Households without a car
- 4.8%
How people in Lake get to work
| Means of transportation | Lake | Scott County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 92.1% (±5.5 points) | 84.9% | 81.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.6% (±5.1 points) | 8.7% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±17.0 points) | 0.1% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±2.5 points) | 0.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.8 points) | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 1.3% (±2.0 points) | 3.9% | 5.9% | 15.1% |
In Lake, the average commute is not measurably different from Scott County (25.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (25.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lake, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Scott County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Scott County, Lake ranks 2 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 207 of 331.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lake
| Vehicles available | Lake | Scott County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% (±6.4 points) | 6.4% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.7% (±16.4 points) | 31.5% | 32.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 21.9% (±11.8 points) | 36.6% | 36.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.7% (±12.1 points) | 25.5% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Lake, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Scott County (6.4%).
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 Lake
| Lake | Scott County | Mississippi | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 1.3% (±2.0 points) | 3.9% (±2.2 points) | 5.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.2% (±5.2 points) | 91.3% (±2.0 points) | 92.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.3% (±9.8 points) | 77.9% (±3.7 points) | 84.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Lake, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Scott County (77.9%).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (84.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lake
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake | — | 23.0 minutes (±5.9) | — |
| Forest | 9.7 mi | 19.7 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Newton | 9.7 mi | 21.7 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
| Conehatta | 9.8 mi | 25.1 minutes (±12.5) | Not measurably different |
| Decatur | 14 mi | 21.6 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Montrose | 15 mi | 37.8 minutes (±17.3) | Not measurably different |
| Sebastopol | 16 mi | 16.5 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Hickory | 17 mi | 30.0 minutes (±12.5) | Not measurably different |
| Louin | 18 mi | 30.1 minutes (±9.5) | 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 Scott County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton | 29.8 minutes (±12.7) |
| 2 | Lake | 23.0 minutes (±5.9) |
| 3 | Forest | 19.7 minutes (±4.5) |
| 4 | Sebastopol | 16.5 minutes (±5.6) |
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 Lake
How long is the average commute in Lake?
Workers who live in Lake, MS take an average of 23.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lake without a car?
4.8% of households in Lake have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lake?
1.3% (±2.0 points) of workers who live in Lake worked from home, and 83.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake town, Mississippi
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake town, Mississippi
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake town, 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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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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