How long is the commute from Jefferson City, MO?
Workers who live in Jefferson City, MO take an average of 15.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
1.8% of workers walk to work.
10.4% work from home.
7.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.5 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 10.4%
- Households without a car
- 7.2%
How people in Jefferson City get to work
| Means of transportation | Jefferson City | Cole County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.2% (±3.3 points) | 78.0% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.3% (±2.2 points) | 8.7% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±0.5 points) | 0.5% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.8% (±0.7 points) | 1.3% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.5% (±0.9 points) | 2.3% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.4% (±1.8 points) | 9.2% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Jefferson City, the average commute is lower than in Cole County (17.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Missouri (23.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Jefferson City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cole County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Cole County, Jefferson City ranks 8 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1090 of 1,149.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Jefferson City
| Vehicles available | Jefferson City | Cole County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.2% (±1.6 points) | 5.5% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.2% (±2.5 points) | 32.7% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.3% (±2.6 points) | 38.6% | 37.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.4% (±1.8 points) | 23.2% | 22.8% | 21.9% |
In Jefferson City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Cole County (5.5%).
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 Jefferson City
| Jefferson City | Cole County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.4% (±1.8 points) | 9.2% (±1.1 points) | 13.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.9% (±1.1 points) | 96.1% (±0.7 points) | 94.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.7% (±2.0 points) | 89.5% (±1.5 points) | 89.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Jefferson City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Cole County (89.5%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (89.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Jefferson City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson City | — | 15.5 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| Wardsville | 5.2 mi | 21.6 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Holts Summit | 6.5 mi | 22.9 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Taos | 6.5 mi | 22.5 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| St. Martins | 8.9 mi | 19.5 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Lohman | 10 mi | 19.7 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| New Bloomfield | 11 mi | 23.9 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Hartsburg | 11 mi | 25.3 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Westphalia | 13 mi | 31.2 minutes (±7.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Wardsville, MO (21.6 minutes), Holts Summit, MO (22.9 minutes), Taos, MO (22.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Cole County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | St. Thomas | 26.7 minutes (±6.0) |
| 3 | Centertown | 22.7 minutes (±3.8) |
| 4 | Taos | 22.5 minutes (±3.8) |
| 5 | Wardsville | 21.6 minutes (±2.4) |
| 6 | Lohman | 19.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 7 | St. Martins | 19.5 minutes (±1.8) |
| 8 | Jefferson City | 15.5 minutes (±0.9) |
Showing 7 of 8 places in Cole 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 Jefferson City
How long is the average commute in Jefferson City?
Workers who live in Jefferson City, MO take an average of 15.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Jefferson City without a car?
7.2% of households in Jefferson City have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Jefferson City?
10.4% (±1.8 points) of workers who live in Jefferson City worked from home, and 88.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson City city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson City city, Missouri
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City city, Missouri (place:37000, 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.
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