How long is the commute from Blue Summit, MO?
Workers who live in Blue Summit, MO take an average of 27.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
40.3% work from home.
3.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.3 minutes (±8.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 40.3%
- Households without a car
- 3.9%
How people in Blue Summit get to work
| Means of transportation | Blue Summit | Jackson County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 34.6% (±23.5 points) | 72.7% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 25.2% (±31.1 points) | 7.0% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.9 points) | 1.4% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±6.9 points) | 1.4% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±6.9 points) | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 40.3% (±28.5 points) | 15.8% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Blue Summit, the average commute is not measurably different from Jackson County (23.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (23.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Blue Summit, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jackson County (1.4%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Jackson County, Blue Summit ranks 6 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 424 of 1,149.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Blue Summit
| Vehicles available | Blue Summit | Jackson County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% (±7.3 points) | 8.1% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.8% (±28.6 points) | 39.3% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.1% (±27.4 points) | 35.4% | 37.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.1% (±12.0 points) | 17.2% | 22.8% | 21.9% |
In Blue Summit, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Jackson County (8.1%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (6.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Blue Summit
| Blue Summit | Jackson County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 40.3% (±28.5 points) | 15.8% (±0.6 points) | 13.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.1% (±7.3 points) | 95.7% (±0.3 points) | 94.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.1% (±7.3 points) | 91.0% (±0.4 points) | 89.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Blue Summit, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Jackson County (91.0%).
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 Blue Summit
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Summit | — | 27.3 minutes (±8.5) | — |
| Kansas City | 4.6 mi | 21.7 minutes (±0.4) | Not measurably different |
| Randolph | 4.8 mi | 29.3 minutes (±12.9) | Not measurably different |
| Sugar Creek | 5.3 mi | 23.9 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| North Kansas City | 5.8 mi | 16.5 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Avondale | 5.8 mi | 27.7 minutes (±9.6) | Not measurably different |
| Birmingham | 5.8 mi | 22.4 minutes (±9.9) | Not measurably different |
| Raytown | 6.5 mi | 24.2 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Independence | 6.9 mi | 23.9 minutes (±0.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: North Kansas City, MO (16.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jackson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lone Jack | 33.1 minutes (±2.6) |
| 2 | Levasy | 33.0 minutes (±6.5) |
| 3 | Sibley | 32.4 minutes (±5.9) |
| 4 | Oak Grove | 29.1 minutes (±2.5) |
| 5 | Lake Lotawana | 28.2 minutes (±2.1) |
| 6 | Blue Summit | 27.3 minutes (±8.5) |
| 7 | Buckner | 27.1 minutes (±3.1) |
| 8 | Greenwood | 27.0 minutes (±2.9) |
| 9 | Grain Valley | 25.8 minutes (±1.7) |
| 10 | Blue Springs | 25.7 minutes (±1.4) |
| 11 | Lee's Summit | 25.2 minutes (±1.0) |
| 12 | Raytown | 24.2 minutes (±1.9) |
Showing 12 of 18 places in Jackson County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Blue Summit is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Blue Summit
How long is the average commute in Blue Summit?
Workers who live in Blue Summit, MO take an average of 27.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Blue Summit without a car?
3.9% of households in Blue Summit have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Blue Summit?
40.3% (±28.5 points) of workers who live in Blue Summit worked from home, and 96.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blue Summit CDP, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blue Summit CDP, Missouri
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blue Summit CDP, Missouri
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 Blue Summit CDP, Missouri (place:06670, in state:29).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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 .