How long is the commute from Kelso, MO?
Workers who live in Kelso, MO take an average of 23.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
89.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
3.0% work from home.
10.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.7 minutes (±6.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.0%
- Households without a car
- 10.2%
How people in Kelso get to work
| Means of transportation | Kelso | Scott County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 89.4% (±6.4 points) | 83.1% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.3% (±4.3 points) | 10.2% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±10.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±1.9 points) | 0.8% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±10.9 points) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.0% (±3.0 points) | 4.4% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Kelso, the average commute is not measurably different from Scott County (18.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (23.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Kelso, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Scott County, Kelso ranks 2 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 649 of 1,149.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Kelso
| Vehicles available | Kelso | Scott County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.2% (±9.2 points) | 4.8% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.8% (±10.0 points) | 34.2% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 54.1% (±13.1 points) | 37.0% | 37.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.0% (±8.3 points) | 24.0% | 22.8% | 21.9% |
In Kelso, 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 Kelso
| Kelso | Scott County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.0% (±3.0 points) | 4.4% (±1.0 points) | 13.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% (±3.3 points) | 93.7% (±1.3 points) | 94.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.3% (±11.6 points) | 88.9% (±1.7 points) | 89.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Kelso, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Scott County (88.9%).
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 Kelso
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelso | — | 23.7 minutes (±6.2) | — |
| Scott City | 2.3 mi | 21.6 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Thebes | 5.7 mi | 32.2 minutes (±8.8) | Not measurably different |
| Chaffee | 6.1 mi | 19.0 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Benton | 6.4 mi | 22.5 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| East Cape Girardeau | 8.0 mi | 16.6 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Cape Girardeau | 8.1 mi | 15.9 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Oran | 9.3 mi | 24.3 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Delta | 10 mi | 25.2 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: East Cape Girardeau, IL (16.6 minutes), Cape Girardeau, MO (15.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oran | 24.3 minutes (±3.7) |
| 2 | Kelso | 23.7 minutes (±6.2) |
| 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) |
Showing 8 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 Kelso
How long is the average commute in Kelso?
Workers who live in Kelso, MO take an average of 23.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Kelso without a car?
10.2% of households in Kelso have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Kelso?
3.0% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in Kelso worked from home, and 83.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kelso village, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kelso village, Missouri
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kelso village, 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 Kelso village, Missouri (place:38216, 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 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 .
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