How long is the commute from Athens Township, MO?

Name: Commute and cars in Athens Township, MO, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Athens Township, MO take an average of 19.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

79.4% of workers drive alone to work.

0.0% take public transportation.

1.2% of workers walk to work.

6.8% work from home.

4.3% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 19.0 minutes (±3.3)
Public transportation: 0.0%
Work from home: 6.8%
Households without a car: 4.3%

How people in Athens Township get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Athens Township	Gentry County	Missouri	United States
Drove alone	79.4% (±7.0 points)	79.4%	74.8%	68.8%
Carpooled	8.7% (±5.6 points)	6.8%	8.1%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.0% (±3.4 points)	1.3%	0.8%	3.2%
Walked	1.2% (±1.2 points)	2.2%	1.8%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	3.9% (±4.9 points)	2.2%	1.4%	2.0%
Worked from home	6.8% (±4.0 points)	8.0%	13.0%	15.1%

In Athens Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Gentry County (22.4 minutes).

It is also lower than in Missouri (23.5 minutes).

It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Athens Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Gentry County (1.3%).

It is not measurably different from Missouri (0.8%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).

In Gentry County, Athens Township ranks 6 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 953 of 1,149.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Athens Township

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Athens Township	Gentry County	Missouri	United States
No vehicle	4.3% (±3.7 points)	5.4%	6.6%	8.4%
1 vehicle	34.4% (±7.1 points)	30.1%	33.0%	33.1%
2 vehicles	39.5% (±6.5 points)	36.7%	37.5%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	21.8% (±4.7 points)	27.8%	22.8%	21.9%

In Athens Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Gentry County (5.4%).

It is not measurably different from Missouri (6.6%).

It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).

Working from home and internet access in Athens Township

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Athens Township	Gentry County	Missouri	United States
Workers working from home	6.8% (±4.0 points)	8.0% (±2.5 points)	13.0% (±0.2 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	92.7% (±4.0 points)	91.8% (±2.4 points)	94.8% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	88.9% (±4.7 points)	84.8% (±2.9 points)	89.3% (±0.2 points)	91.0%

In Athens Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Gentry County (84.8%).

It is not measurably different from Missouri (89.3%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near Athens Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Athens Township
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Athens Township	—	19.0 minutes (±3.3)	—
Albany	2.6 mi	17.1 minutes (±3.1)	Not measurably different
New Hampton	5.6 mi	27.8 minutes (±7.3)	Higher
White Oak Township (Harrison County)	7.5 mi	40.4 minutes (±17.5)	Higher
Huggins Township	8.2 mi	8.5 minutes (±2.8)	Lower
McFall	8.8 mi	19.5 minutes (±2.8)	Not measurably different
Miller Township	8.9 mi	36.6 minutes (±13.6)	Higher
Bogle Township	10 mi	17.6 minutes (±4.4)	Not measurably different
Cooper Township	12 mi	19.0 minutes (±2.8)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Huggins Township, MO (8.5 minutes).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: New Hampton, MO (27.8 minutes), White Oak Township (Harrison County), MO (40.4 minutes), Miller Township, MO (36.6 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Gentry County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
1	Miller Township	36.6 minutes (±13.6)
2	Jackson Township (Gentry County)	29.3 minutes (±5.6)
3	King City	26.6 minutes (±5.0)
4	Wilson Township (Gentry County)	23.9 minutes (±4.2)
5	McFall	19.5 minutes (±2.8)
6 (tie)	Athens Township	19.0 minutes (±3.3)
6 (tie)	Cooper Township	19.0 minutes (±2.8)
8	Stanberry	18.6 minutes (±3.2)
9	Bogle Township	17.6 minutes (±4.4)
10	Albany	17.1 minutes (±3.1)
11	Huggins Township	8.5 minutes (±2.8)

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 Athens Township

How long is the average commute in Athens Township?

Workers who live in Athens Township, MO take an average of 19.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Athens Township without a car?

4.3% of households in Athens Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Athens Township?

6.8% (±4.0 points) of workers who live in Athens Township worked from home, and 88.9% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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 Athens township, Gentry County, Missouri (county subdivision:02386, in state:29 county:075).

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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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