How long is the commute from Platte City, MO?
Workers who live in Platte City, MO take an average of 22.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.1% of workers walk to work.
6.2% work from home.
5.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.3 minutes (±3.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.2%
- Households without a car
- 5.9%
How people in Platte City get to work
| Means of transportation | Platte City | Platte County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.8% (±8.0 points) | 73.4% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.9% (±6.1 points) | 5.4% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.2 points) | 0.2% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 0.4% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.2% (±3.5 points) | 19.2% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Platte City, the average commute is not measurably different from Platte County (24.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (23.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Platte City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Platte County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Missouri (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Platte County, Platte City ranks 10 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 739 of 1,149.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Platte City
| Vehicles available | Platte City | Platte County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.9% (±4.0 points) | 4.0% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 51.8% (±10.2 points) | 29.7% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.6% (±8.9 points) | 41.7% | 37.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.7% (±5.3 points) | 24.6% | 22.8% | 21.9% |
In Platte City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Platte County (4.0%).
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 Platte City
| Platte City | Platte County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.2% (±3.5 points) | 19.2% (±1.4 points) | 13.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.6% (±2.0 points) | 97.6% (±0.6 points) | 94.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.2% (±3.8 points) | 93.2% (±0.9 points) | 89.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Platte City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Platte County (93.2%).
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 Platte City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platte City | — | 22.3 minutes (±3.1) | — |
| Tracy | 2.2 mi | 21.5 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Ferrelview | 5.8 mi | 23.1 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Farley | 6.3 mi | 30.6 minutes (±5.9) | Higher |
| Camden Point | 6.4 mi | 26.5 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Weston | 7.8 mi | 30.3 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Delaware Township (Leavenworth County) | 8.8 mi | 29.2 minutes (±12.7) | Not measurably different |
| Ridgely | 9.0 mi | 32.9 minutes (±12.0) | Not measurably different |
| Weatherby Lake | 9.2 mi | 25.1 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Farley, MO (30.6 minutes), Weston, MO (30.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Platte County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Farley | 30.6 minutes (±5.9) |
| 5 | Weston | 30.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 6 | Camden Point | 26.5 minutes (±3.9) |
| 7 | Lake Waukomis | 25.6 minutes (±4.1) |
| 8 | Weatherby Lake | 25.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 9 | Ferrelview | 23.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 10 | Platte City | 22.3 minutes (±3.1) |
| 11 | Parkville | 21.7 minutes (±1.3) |
| 12 | Tracy | 21.5 minutes (±5.5) |
| 13 | Northmoor | 20.4 minutes (±5.5) |
| 14 | Riverside | 19.9 minutes (±4.1) |
| 15 | Platte Woods | 18.8 minutes (±2.9) |
| 16 | Houston Lake | 17.8 minutes (±2.7) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in Platte 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 Platte City
How long is the average commute in Platte City?
Workers who live in Platte City, MO take an average of 22.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Platte City without a car?
5.9% of households in Platte City have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Platte City?
6.2% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in Platte City worked from home, and 94.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Platte City city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Platte City city, Missouri
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Platte City 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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