How long is the commute from Sikeston, MO?
Workers who live in Sikeston, MO take an average of 15.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
3.7% work from home.
6.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.7 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Households without a car
- 6.1%
How people in Sikeston get to work
| Means of transportation | Sikeston | Scott County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.6% (±3.9 points) | 83.1% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.1% (±3.6 points) | 10.2% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±1.3 points) | 0.8% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±1.7 points) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.7% (±1.4 points) | 4.4% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Sikeston, the average commute is lower than in Scott County (18.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Missouri (23.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sikeston, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Scott County (0.0%).
It is also lower than in Missouri (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Scott County, Sikeston ranks 11 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1085 of 1,149.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sikeston
| Vehicles available | Sikeston | Scott County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.1% (±1.9 points) | 4.8% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.8% (±3.9 points) | 34.2% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.7% (±4.2 points) | 37.0% | 37.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.5% (±3.2 points) | 24.0% | 22.8% | 21.9% |
In Sikeston, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Scott County (4.8%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (6.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Sikeston
| Sikeston | Scott County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.7% (±1.4 points) | 4.4% (±1.0 points) | 13.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.4% (±2.4 points) | 93.7% (±1.3 points) | 94.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.8% (±2.1 points) | 88.9% (±1.7 points) | 89.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Sikeston, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Scott County (88.9%).
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 Sikeston
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sikeston | — | 15.7 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Miner | 3.3 mi | 13.7 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Morehouse | 6.3 mi | 22.1 minutes (±8.3) | Not measurably different |
| Bertrand | 7.6 mi | 23.7 minutes (±6.5) | Higher |
| Matthews | 8.8 mi | 20.2 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Haywood City | 8.9 mi | 20.6 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Blodgett | 8.9 mi | 19.9 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Vanduser | 9.2 mi | 18.0 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Diehlstadt | 10 mi | 19.2 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bertrand, MO (23.7 minutes), Matthews, MO (20.2 minutes), Haywood City, MO (20.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Scott County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Haywood City | 20.6 minutes (±4.1) |
| 6 | Morley | 20.5 minutes (±4.0) |
| 7 | Blodgett | 19.9 minutes (±4.2) |
| 8 | Diehlstadt | 19.2 minutes (±3.3) |
| 9 | Chaffee | 19.0 minutes (±3.4) |
| 10 | Vanduser | 18.0 minutes (±3.4) |
| 11 | Sikeston | 15.7 minutes (±1.8) |
| 12 | Miner | 13.7 minutes (±3.6) |
Showing 8 of 12 places in Scott 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 Sikeston
How long is the average commute in Sikeston?
Workers who live in Sikeston, MO take an average of 15.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sikeston without a car?
6.1% of households in Sikeston have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sikeston?
3.7% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in Sikeston worked from home, and 92.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sikeston city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sikeston city, Missouri
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sikeston 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 Sikeston city, Missouri (place:67790, 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 last updated on .
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