How long is the commute from Potosi, MO?
Workers who live in Potosi, MO take an average of 30.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
86.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
5.2% work from home.
15.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.7 minutes (±6.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Households without a car
- 15.1%
How people in Potosi get to work
| Means of transportation | Potosi | Washington County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 86.0% (±6.4 points) | 81.6% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.2% (±4.4 points) | 10.6% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±1.7 points) | 0.8% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.2 points) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.2% (±5.0 points) | 5.8% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Potosi, the average commute is lower than in Washington County (38.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in Missouri (23.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Potosi, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Washington County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Washington County, Potosi ranks 3 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 257 of 1,149.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Potosi
| Vehicles available | Potosi | Washington County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 15.1% (±7.0 points) | 10.0% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.3% (±9.2 points) | 24.0% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.9% (±9.0 points) | 34.5% | 37.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.7% (±8.6 points) | 31.6% | 22.8% | 21.9% |
In Potosi, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Washington County (10.0%).
It is also higher than in Missouri (6.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Potosi
| Potosi | Washington County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.2% (±5.0 points) | 5.8% (±1.9 points) | 13.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% (±2.9 points) | 90.0% (±2.4 points) | 94.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.8% (±4.7 points) | 82.6% (±3.3 points) | 89.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Potosi, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Washington County (82.6%).
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 Potosi
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potosi | — | 30.7 minutes (±6.2) | — |
| Mineral Point | 2.9 mi | 25.5 minutes (±13.0) | Not measurably different |
| Terre du Lac | 8.8 mi | 35.5 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Irondale | 8.8 mi | 41.3 minutes (±24.6) | Not measurably different |
| Leadwood | 11 mi | 33.0 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Caledonia | 12 mi | 61.1 minutes (±30.6) | Not measurably different |
| Bonne Terre | 13 mi | 30.9 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
| Bismarck | 14 mi | 31.3 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Desloge | 15 mi | 18.9 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Desloge, MO (18.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caledonia | 61.1 minutes (±30.6) |
| 2 | Irondale | 41.3 minutes (±24.6) |
| 3 | Potosi | 30.7 minutes (±6.2) |
| 4 | Mineral Point | 25.5 minutes (±13.0) |
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 Potosi
How long is the average commute in Potosi?
Workers who live in Potosi, MO take an average of 30.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Potosi without a car?
15.1% of households in Potosi have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Potosi?
5.2% (±5.0 points) of workers who live in Potosi worked from home, and 89.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Potosi city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Potosi city, Missouri
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Potosi city, Missouri
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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 last updated on .
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