How long is the commute from Lawson, MO?
Workers who live in Lawson, MO take an average of 25.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.1% of workers walk to work.
14.9% work from home.
1.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.3 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 14.9%
- Households without a car
- 1.5%
How people in Lawson get to work
| Means of transportation | Lawson | Ray County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.6% (±8.7 points) | 76.8% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.4% (±6.2 points) | 9.7% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 1.0% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.1% (±0.4 points) | 0.9% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±1.6 points) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.9% (±6.2 points) | 10.6% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Lawson, the average commute is lower than in Ray County (34.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (23.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lawson, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Ray County (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Ray County, Lawson ranks 10 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 544 of 1,149.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lawson
| Vehicles available | Lawson | Ray County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.5% (±1.6 points) | 4.9% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.5% (±7.4 points) | 24.3% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.3% (±8.4 points) | 36.1% | 37.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.7% (±7.1 points) | 34.7% | 22.8% | 21.9% |
In Lawson, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Ray County (4.9%).
It is also lower than in Missouri (6.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Lawson
| Lawson | Ray County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.9% (±6.2 points) | 10.6% (±2.6 points) | 13.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.6% (±2.9 points) | 93.5% (±1.6 points) | 94.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.8% (±5.4 points) | 84.0% (±2.4 points) | 89.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Lawson, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Ray County (84.0%).
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 Lawson
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawson | — | 25.3 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Excelsior Estates | 3.0 mi | 24.8 minutes (±10.3) | Not measurably different |
| Homestead | 4.9 mi | 38.2 minutes (±11.9) | Higher |
| Crystal Lakes | 5.5 mi | 27.3 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Holt | 6.5 mi | 30.9 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
| Excelsior Springs | 6.5 mi | 22.3 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Wood Heights | 7.0 mi | 32.4 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Prathersville | 8.6 mi | 21.0 minutes (±10.0) | Not measurably different |
| Kearney | 9.1 mi | 23.5 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Homestead, MO (38.2 minutes), Holt, MO (30.9 minutes), Wood Heights, MO (32.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Ray County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Richmond | 34.8 minutes (±7.6) |
| 5 | Hardin | 33.4 minutes (±11.8) |
| 6 | Wood Heights | 32.4 minutes (±3.5) |
| 7 | Henrietta | 30.8 minutes (±4.8) |
| 8 | Crystal Lakes | 27.3 minutes (±3.8) |
| 9 | Orrick | 26.2 minutes (±3.4) |
| 10 | Lawson | 25.3 minutes (±2.9) |
| 11 | Excelsior Estates | 24.8 minutes (±10.3) |
Showing 8 of 11 places in Ray 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 Lawson
How long is the average commute in Lawson?
Workers who live in Lawson, MO take an average of 25.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lawson without a car?
1.5% of households in Lawson have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lawson?
14.9% (±6.2 points) of workers who live in Lawson worked from home, and 89.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lawson city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lawson city, Missouri
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lawson 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 Lawson city, Missouri (place:40988, 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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