How long is the commute from Wellston, MO?
Workers who live in Wellston, MO take an average of 20.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.5% of workers drive alone to work.
16.4% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
5.1% work from home.
20.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.4 minutes (±3.8)
- Public transportation
- 16.4%
- Work from home
- 5.1%
- Households without a car
- 20.5%
How people in Wellston get to work
| Means of transportation | Wellston | St. Louis County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.5% (±16.1 points) | 71.3% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.7% (±4.3 points) | 6.4% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 16.4% (±12.6 points) | 1.4% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±2.3 points) | 1.4% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±4.7 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.1% (±5.2 points) | 18.3% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Wellston, the average commute is not measurably different from St. Louis County (23.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (23.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Wellston, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in St. Louis County (1.4%).
It is also higher than in Missouri (0.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In St. Louis County, Wellston ranks 70 of 98 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 878 of 1,149.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wellston
| Vehicles available | Wellston | St. Louis County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 20.5% (±10.8 points) | 6.6% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.8% (±19.2 points) | 37.0% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.1% (±17.8 points) | 39.1% | 37.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 1.7% (±1.7 points) | 17.2% | 22.8% | 21.9% |
In Wellston, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in St. Louis County (6.6%).
It is also higher than in Missouri (6.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Wellston
| Wellston | St. Louis County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.1% (±5.2 points) | 18.3% (±0.5 points) | 13.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 80.3% (±17.7 points) | 96.3% (±0.2 points) | 94.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 63.4% (±14.9 points) | 93.4% (±0.3 points) | 89.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Wellston, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in St. Louis County (93.4%).
It is also lower than in Missouri (89.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Wellston
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellston | — | 20.4 minutes (±3.8) | — |
| Pagedale | 0.8 mi | 22.6 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Hillsdale | 0.8 mi | 23.0 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Velda Village Hills | 1.2 mi | 21.8 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Velda City | 1.3 mi | 20.7 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Uplands Park | 1.4 mi | 35.6 minutes (±14.4) | Higher |
| Beverly Hills | 1.6 mi | 17.5 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Greendale | 1.6 mi | 20.6 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Lawn | 1.7 mi | 24.5 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Uplands Park, MO (35.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across St. Louis County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 64 | Country Life Acres | 21.0 minutes (±5.6) |
| 65 | Sappington | 20.9 minutes (±1.3) |
| 66 | Velda City | 20.7 minutes (±3.5) |
| 67 | Greendale | 20.6 minutes (±2.2) |
| 68 (tie) | Bellerive Acres | 20.4 minutes (±4.8) |
| 68 (tie) | Kirkwood | 20.4 minutes (±0.9) |
| 68 (tie) | Wellston | 20.4 minutes (±3.8) |
| 71 (tie) | Shrewsbury | 20.3 minutes (±3.4) |
| 71 (tie) | Town and Country | 20.3 minutes (±1.3) |
| 73 (tie) | Crestwood | 20.2 minutes (±1.4) |
| 73 (tie) | Overland | 20.2 minutes (±1.1) |
| 75 | Rock Hill | 20.1 minutes (±1.8) |
| 76 (tie) | Oakland | 19.5 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 13 of 98 places in St. Louis 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 Wellston
How long is the average commute in Wellston?
Workers who live in Wellston, MO take an average of 20.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wellston without a car?
20.5% of households in Wellston have no vehicle, and 16.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wellston?
5.1% (±5.2 points) of workers who live in Wellston worked from home, and 63.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wellston city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wellston city, Missouri
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wellston city, Missouri
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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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