How long is the commute from Sweet Springs, MO?
Workers who live in Sweet Springs, MO take an average of 20.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
5.0% of workers walk to work.
2.9% work from home.
8.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.1 minutes (±3.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.9%
- Households without a car
- 8.6%
How people in Sweet Springs get to work
| Means of transportation | Sweet Springs | Saline County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.7% (±7.1 points) | 80.0% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.8% (±6.3 points) | 10.6% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.0% (±3.8 points) | 4.2% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±1.0 points) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.9% (±2.7 points) | 3.9% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Sweet Springs, the average commute is not measurably different from Saline County (17.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (23.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sweet Springs, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Saline County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Saline County, Sweet Springs ranks 7 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 898 of 1,149.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sweet Springs
| Vehicles available | Sweet Springs | Saline County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.6% (±5.6 points) | 6.3% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.7% (±8.3 points) | 33.7% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.7% (±7.0 points) | 35.9% | 37.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.1% (±5.4 points) | 24.1% | 22.8% | 21.9% |
In Sweet Springs, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Saline County (6.3%).
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 Sweet Springs
| Sweet Springs | Saline County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.9% (±2.7 points) | 3.9% (±0.9 points) | 13.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 86.3% (±6.6 points) | 94.1% (±1.3 points) | 94.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 82.9% (±6.6 points) | 85.6% (±2.6 points) | 89.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Sweet Springs, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Saline County (85.6%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (89.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Sweet Springs
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Springs | — | 20.1 minutes (±3.9) | — |
| Emma | 4.3 mi | 21.9 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Houstonia | 5.4 mi | 33.4 minutes (±5.3) | Higher |
| Concordia | 8.4 mi | 17.7 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Blackburn | 10 mi | 33.7 minutes (±6.7) | Higher |
| Hughesville | 11 mi | 22.9 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Alma | 12 mi | 23.7 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| La Monte | 13 mi | 20.5 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Aullville | 15 mi | 16.5 minutes (±8.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Houstonia, MO (33.4 minutes), Blackburn, MO (33.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Saline County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Pass | 34.3 minutes (±20.7) |
| 2 | Blackburn | 33.7 minutes (±6.7) |
| 3 | Nelson | 33.2 minutes (±11.5) |
| 4 | Miami | 26.4 minutes (±13.3) |
| 5 | Malta Bend | 23.0 minutes (±10.8) |
| 6 | Slater | 20.4 minutes (±6.7) |
| 7 | Sweet Springs | 20.1 minutes (±3.9) |
| 8 | Gilliam | 19.0 minutes (±4.6) |
| 9 | Marshall | 14.5 minutes (±1.9) |
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 Sweet Springs
How long is the average commute in Sweet Springs?
Workers who live in Sweet Springs, MO take an average of 20.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sweet Springs without a car?
8.6% of households in Sweet Springs have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sweet Springs?
2.9% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Sweet Springs worked from home, and 82.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sweet Springs city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sweet Springs city, Missouri
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sweet Springs 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 Sweet Springs city, Missouri (place:71890, 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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