How long is the commute from Chaffee, MO?
Workers who live in Chaffee, MO take an average of 19.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
5.3% work from home.
11.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.0 minutes (±3.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.3%
- Households without a car
- 11.7%
How people in Chaffee get to work
| Means of transportation | Chaffee | Scott County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.1% (±9.1 points) | 83.1% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.5% (±8.0 points) | 10.2% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.5 points) | 0.8% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.2% (±5.6 points) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.3% (±4.3 points) | 4.4% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Chaffee, the average commute is not measurably different from Scott County (18.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Missouri (23.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Chaffee, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Scott County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Scott County, Chaffee ranks 9 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 948 of 1,149.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Chaffee
| Vehicles available | Chaffee | Scott County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.7% (±6.9 points) | 4.8% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.0% (±7.5 points) | 34.2% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.8% (±8.5 points) | 37.0% | 37.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.5% (±7.9 points) | 24.0% | 22.8% | 21.9% |
In Chaffee, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Scott County (4.8%).
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 Chaffee
| Chaffee | Scott County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.3% (±4.3 points) | 4.4% (±1.0 points) | 13.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.3% (±4.0 points) | 93.7% (±1.3 points) | 94.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 73.8% (±9.3 points) | 88.9% (±1.7 points) | 89.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Chaffee, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Scott County (88.9%).
It is also lower than in Missouri (89.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Chaffee
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaffee | — | 19.0 minutes (±3.4) | — |
| Delta | 4.4 mi | 25.2 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Allenville | 5.9 mi | 38.7 minutes (±10.9) | Higher |
| Kelso | 6.1 mi | 23.7 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Oran | 6.6 mi | 24.3 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Scott City | 7.4 mi | 21.6 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Benton | 7.9 mi | 22.5 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Whitewater | 8.4 mi | 63.5 minutes (±23.8) | Higher |
| Gordonville | 8.8 mi | 22.9 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Delta, MO (25.2 minutes), Allenville, MO (38.7 minutes), Oran, MO (24.3 minutes).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Benton | 22.5 minutes (±3.0) |
| 4 | Scott City | 21.6 minutes (±2.8) |
| 5 | Haywood City | 20.6 minutes (±4.1) |
| 6 | Morley | 20.5 minutes (±4.0) |
| 7 | Blodgett | 19.9 minutes (±4.2) |
| 8 | Diehlstadt | 19.2 minutes (±3.3) |
| 9 | Chaffee | 19.0 minutes (±3.4) |
| 10 | Vanduser | 18.0 minutes (±3.4) |
| 11 | Sikeston | 15.7 minutes (±1.8) |
| 12 | Miner | 13.7 minutes (±3.6) |
Showing 10 of 12 places in Scott 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 Chaffee
How long is the average commute in Chaffee?
Workers who live in Chaffee, MO take an average of 19.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Chaffee without a car?
11.7% of households in Chaffee have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Chaffee?
5.3% (±4.3 points) of workers who live in Chaffee worked from home, and 73.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chaffee city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chaffee city, Missouri
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chaffee city, Missouri
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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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