How long is the commute from East Prairie, MO?
Workers who live in East Prairie, MO take an average of 20.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
6.7% work from home.
20.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.6 minutes (±2.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Households without a car
- 20.4%
How people in East Prairie get to work
| Means of transportation | East Prairie | Mississippi County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.5% (±8.8 points) | 84.3% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.7% (±7.5 points) | 9.1% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±3.1 points) | 0.9% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.1 points) | 0.8% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.7% (±6.4 points) | 4.9% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In East Prairie, the average commute is not measurably different from Mississippi County (21.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Missouri (23.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In East Prairie, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Mississippi County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Mississippi County, East Prairie ranks 3 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 859 of 1,149.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in East Prairie
| Vehicles available | East Prairie | Mississippi County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 20.4% (±8.6 points) | 14.4% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.0% (±12.6 points) | 34.5% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 17.3% (±6.8 points) | 29.0% | 37.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.3% (±10.1 points) | 22.1% | 22.8% | 21.9% |
In East Prairie, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Mississippi County (14.4%).
It is also higher than in Missouri (6.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in East Prairie
| East Prairie | Mississippi County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.7% (±6.4 points) | 4.9% (±2.6 points) | 13.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 84.8% (±8.0 points) | 90.5% (±3.0 points) | 94.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.5% (±4.0 points) | 91.5% (±2.1 points) | 89.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In East Prairie, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Mississippi County (91.5%).
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 East Prairie
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Prairie | — | 20.6 minutes (±2.7) | — |
| Anniston | 4.5 mi | 17.2 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Bertrand | 9.7 mi | 23.7 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Charleston | 9.9 mi | 18.0 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Matthews | 10 mi | 20.2 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Miner | 12 mi | 13.7 minutes (±3.6) | Lower |
| Diehlstadt | 13 mi | 19.2 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Sikeston | 13 mi | 15.7 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Wilson City | 13 mi | 34.8 minutes (±18.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Miner, MO (13.7 minutes), Sikeston, MO (15.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Mississippi County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilson City | 34.8 minutes (±18.8) |
| 2 | Bertrand | 23.7 minutes (±6.5) |
| 3 | East Prairie | 20.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 4 | Charleston | 18.0 minutes (±4.7) |
| 5 | Wyatt | 17.3 minutes (±8.5) |
| 6 | Anniston | 17.2 minutes (±5.0) |
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 East Prairie
How long is the average commute in East Prairie?
Workers who live in East Prairie, MO take an average of 20.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in East Prairie without a car?
20.4% of households in East Prairie have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in East Prairie?
6.7% (±6.4 points) of workers who live in East Prairie worked from home, and 92.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Prairie city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Prairie city, Missouri
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Prairie city, 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 East Prairie city, Missouri (place:21052, in state:29).
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 last updated on .
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