How long is the commute from Southwest City, MO?
Workers who live in Southwest City, MO take an average of 24.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
6.9% of workers walk to work.
8.8% work from home.
15.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.4 minutes (±4.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 8.8%
- Households without a car
- 15.9%
How people in Southwest City get to work
| Means of transportation | Southwest City | McDonald County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.5% (±11.2 points) | 74.1% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 16.4% (±9.1 points) | 13.4% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±1.1 points) | 0.3% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 6.9% (±7.8 points) | 1.6% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±7.3 points) | 2.5% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.8% (±8.7 points) | 8.1% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Southwest City, the average commute is not measurably different from McDonald County (27.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (23.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Southwest City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from McDonald County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In McDonald County, Southwest City ranks 4 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 597 of 1,149.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Southwest City
| Vehicles available | Southwest City | McDonald County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 15.9% (±11.3 points) | 5.8% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.0% (±13.0 points) | 28.8% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 20.7% (±11.3 points) | 35.1% | 37.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.3% (±10.8 points) | 30.3% | 22.8% | 21.9% |
In Southwest City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from McDonald County (5.8%).
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 Southwest City
| Southwest City | McDonald County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.8% (±8.7 points) | 8.1% (±2.3 points) | 13.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% (±3.5 points) | 90.0% (±2.4 points) | 94.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 75.1% (±11.1 points) | 78.9% (±2.8 points) | 89.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Southwest City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from McDonald County (78.9%).
It is also lower than in Missouri (89.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Southwest City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest City | — | 24.4 minutes (±4.8) | — |
| Noel | 6.8 mi | 16.6 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| Sulphur Springs | 8.5 mi | 24.4 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Lanagan | 11 mi | 25.1 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
| Grove | 11 mi | 23.9 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Jay | 12 mi | 27.6 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Pineville | 13 mi | 28.6 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
| Anderson | 13 mi | 20.2 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Decatur | 14 mi | 20.8 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Noel, MO (16.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across McDonald County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pineville | 28.6 minutes (±7.0) |
| 2 | Goodman | 27.0 minutes (±4.6) |
| 3 | Lanagan | 25.1 minutes (±6.7) |
| 4 | Southwest City | 24.4 minutes (±4.8) |
| 5 | Jane | 22.6 minutes (±5.0) |
| 6 | Anderson | 20.2 minutes (±2.5) |
| 7 | Noel | 16.6 minutes (±3.1) |
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 Southwest City
How long is the average commute in Southwest City?
Workers who live in Southwest City, MO take an average of 24.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Southwest City without a car?
15.9% of households in Southwest City have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Southwest City?
8.8% (±8.7 points) of workers who live in Southwest City worked from home, and 75.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Southwest City town, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Southwest City town, Missouri
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Southwest City town, 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 Southwest City town, Missouri (place:69230, 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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