How long is the commute from Portageville, MO?
Workers who live in Portageville, MO take an average of 16.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
7.1% work from home.
5.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.4 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.1%
- Households without a car
- 5.1%
How people in Portageville get to work
| Means of transportation | Portageville | New Madrid County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.8% (±6.7 points) | 86.6% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.4% (±4.4 points) | 9.2% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±1.9 points) | 0.6% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 0.3% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.1% (±5.1 points) | 3.3% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Portageville, the average commute is lower than in New Madrid County (21.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Missouri (23.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Portageville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from New Madrid County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In New Madrid County, Portageville ranks 11 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1064 of 1,149.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Portageville
| Vehicles available | Portageville | New Madrid County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% (±3.7 points) | 7.2% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.4% (±7.8 points) | 36.3% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.5% (±8.9 points) | 35.7% | 37.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.0% (±7.4 points) | 20.8% | 22.8% | 21.9% |
In Portageville, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from New Madrid County (7.2%).
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 Portageville
| Portageville | New Madrid County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.1% (±5.1 points) | 3.3% (±1.4 points) | 13.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% (±2.2 points) | 93.2% (±1.7 points) | 94.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.9% (±6.0 points) | 89.2% (±2.2 points) | 89.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Portageville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from New Madrid County (89.2%).
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 Portageville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portageville | — | 16.4 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Marston | 8.0 mi | 47.2 minutes (±31.6) | Not measurably different |
| Wardell | 8.3 mi | 23.6 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Risco | 11 mi | 24.1 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Howardville | 11 mi | 18.1 minutes (±8.3) | Not measurably different |
| Gideon | 12 mi | 24.6 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
| Lilbourn | 12 mi | 21.2 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Catron | 13 mi | 16.1 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Tiptonville | 13 mi | 24.4 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Wardell, MO (23.6 minutes), Risco, MO (24.1 minutes), Gideon, MO (24.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across New Madrid County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Morehouse | 22.1 minutes (±8.3) |
| 6 | Lilbourn | 21.2 minutes (±3.2) |
| 7 | Parma | 20.4 minutes (±2.4) |
| 8 | Matthews | 20.2 minutes (±3.4) |
| 9 | Howardville | 18.1 minutes (±8.3) |
| 10 | New Madrid | 16.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 11 | Portageville | 16.4 minutes (±2.9) |
| 12 | Catron | 16.1 minutes (±4.7) |
Showing 8 of 12 places in New Madrid 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 Portageville
How long is the average commute in Portageville?
Workers who live in Portageville, MO take an average of 16.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Portageville without a car?
5.1% of households in Portageville have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Portageville?
7.1% (±5.1 points) of workers who live in Portageville worked from home, and 89.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Portageville city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Portageville city, Missouri
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Portageville 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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