How long is the commute from Kennett, MO?
Workers who live in Kennett, MO take an average of 20.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
2.0% of workers walk to work.
3.5% work from home.
10.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.0 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 3.5%
- Households without a car
- 10.5%
How people in Kennett get to work
| Means of transportation | Kennett | Dunklin County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.8% (±4.3 points) | 81.5% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.0% (±4.3 points) | 13.1% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.0% (±1.7 points) | 1.5% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.5 points) | 0.9% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.5% (±1.9 points) | 3.0% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Kennett, the average commute is lower than in Dunklin County (23.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Missouri (23.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Kennett, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Dunklin County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Missouri (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Dunklin County, Kennett ranks 16 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 899 of 1,149.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Kennett
| Vehicles available | Kennett | Dunklin County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.5% (±3.9 points) | 8.5% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.8% (±5.8 points) | 34.3% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.0% (±5.1 points) | 32.8% | 37.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.7% (±4.1 points) | 24.4% | 22.8% | 21.9% |
In Kennett, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Dunklin County (8.5%).
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 Kennett
| Kennett | Dunklin County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.5% (±1.9 points) | 3.0% (±1.0 points) | 13.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.0% (±3.6 points) | 91.1% (±1.8 points) | 94.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.8% (±2.8 points) | 88.5% (±1.7 points) | 89.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Kennett, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Dunklin County (88.5%).
It is also higher than in Missouri (89.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Kennett
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennett | — | 20.0 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Independence Township (Dunklin County) | 0.6 mi | 21.8 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Senath | 9.7 mi | 30.1 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
| Rives | 10 mi | 31.0 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Holcomb Township | 10 mi | 29.4 minutes (±6.3) | Higher |
| Holcomb | 11 mi | 26.9 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
| Clay Township (Dunklin County) | 12 mi | 24.4 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Salem Township (Dunklin County) | 12 mi | 27.2 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Greenway | 12 mi | 30.2 minutes (±7.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Senath, MO (30.1 minutes), Rives, MO (31.0 minutes), Holcomb Township, MO (29.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Dunklin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Clay Township (Dunklin County) | 24.4 minutes (±3.5) |
| 11 | Union Township (Dunklin County) | 23.9 minutes (±3.5) |
| 12 | Malden | 22.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 13 (tie) | Cotton Hill Township | 21.8 minutes (±3.1) |
| 13 (tie) | Independence Township (Dunklin County) | 21.8 minutes (±2.2) |
| 15 | Arbyrd | 21.0 minutes (±3.4) |
| 16 | Kennett | 20.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 17 | Buffalo Township | 17.3 minutes (±6.0) |
| 18 | Cardwell | 15.9 minutes (±7.6) |
Showing 9 of 18 places in Dunklin 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 Kennett
How long is the average commute in Kennett?
Workers who live in Kennett, MO take an average of 20.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Kennett without a car?
10.5% of households in Kennett have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Kennett?
3.5% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in Kennett worked from home, and 92.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kennett city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kennett city, Missouri
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kennett 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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