How long is the commute from Tarkio, MO?
Workers who live in Tarkio, MO take an average of 22.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.7% of workers drive alone to work.
3.1% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
3.8% work from home.
6.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.8 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 3.1%
- Work from home
- 3.8%
- Households without a car
- 6.3%
How people in Tarkio get to work
| Means of transportation | Tarkio | Atchison County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.7% (±5.9 points) | 81.9% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.6% (±3.7 points) | 8.5% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.1% (±3.6 points) | 1.5% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±1.6 points) | 1.0% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±1.2 points) | 0.9% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.8% (±2.6 points) | 6.1% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Tarkio, the average commute is not measurably different from Atchison County (20.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (23.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Tarkio, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Atchison County (1.5%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Atchison County, Tarkio ranks 2 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 712 of 1,149.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Tarkio
| Vehicles available | Tarkio | Atchison County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.3% (±3.1 points) | 3.1% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.0% (±6.6 points) | 30.8% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.5% (±6.0 points) | 40.6% | 37.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.3% (±6.6 points) | 25.5% | 22.8% | 21.9% |
In Tarkio, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Atchison County (3.1%).
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 Tarkio
| Tarkio | Atchison County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.8% (±2.6 points) | 6.1% (±2.3 points) | 13.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.1% (±3.2 points) | 94.7% (±1.4 points) | 94.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.8% (±4.3 points) | 87.5% (±2.7 points) | 89.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Tarkio, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Atchison County (87.5%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (89.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Tarkio
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarkio | — | 22.8 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Westboro | 7.2 mi | 20.7 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Fairfax | 7.2 mi | 23.5 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Rock Port | 8.2 mi | 15.9 minutes (±3.4) | Lower |
| Northboro | 12 mi | 24.3 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Watson | 13 mi | 17.3 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Township (Nodaway County) | 14 mi | 27.1 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
| Brownville | 15 mi | 12.4 minutes (±4.9) | Lower |
| Elmo | 15 mi | 24.9 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Rock Port, MO (15.9 minutes), Brownville, NE (12.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Atchison County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairfax | 23.5 minutes (±4.0) |
| 2 | Tarkio | 22.8 minutes (±2.9) |
| 3 | Westboro | 20.7 minutes (±4.5) |
| 4 | Watson | 17.3 minutes (±6.2) |
| 5 | Rock Port | 15.9 minutes (±3.4) |
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 Tarkio
How long is the average commute in Tarkio?
Workers who live in Tarkio, MO take an average of 22.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Tarkio without a car?
6.3% of households in Tarkio have no vehicle, and 3.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Tarkio?
3.8% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in Tarkio worked from home, and 85.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tarkio city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tarkio city, Missouri
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tarkio 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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