How long is the commute from Cullowhee, NC?
Workers who live in Cullowhee, NC take an average of 19.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
14.1% of workers walk to work.
10.1% work from home.
3.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.3 minutes (±3.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.1%
- Households without a car
- 3.1%
How people in Cullowhee get to work
| Means of transportation | Cullowhee | Jackson County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.1% (±7.3 points) | 79.1% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.1% (±3.4 points) | 7.1% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 14.1% (±5.6 points) | 4.3% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.5% (±3.4 points) | 1.7% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.1% (±6.0 points) | 7.8% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Cullowhee, the average commute is not measurably different from Jackson County (20.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Cullowhee, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jackson County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Jackson County, Cullowhee ranks 3 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 563 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Cullowhee
| Vehicles available | Cullowhee | Jackson County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.1% (±3.6 points) | 3.1% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.4% (±11.9 points) | 33.7% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.9% (±11.7 points) | 40.0% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.6% (±9.0 points) | 23.2% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Cullowhee, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Jackson County (3.1%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (5.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Cullowhee
| Cullowhee | Jackson County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.1% (±6.0 points) | 7.8% (±2.1 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.5% (±0.9 points) | 93.9% (±1.3 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 57.4% (±10.4 points) | 78.9% (±2.5 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Cullowhee, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Jackson County (78.9%).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (90.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Cullowhee
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cullowhee | — | 19.3 minutes (±3.3) | — |
| Forest Hills | 1.2 mi | 19.7 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Webster | 3.5 mi | 18.0 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Sylva | 5.0 mi | 23.6 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Dillsboro | 5.8 mi | 16.9 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Cherokee | 14 mi | 11.1 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Franklin | 14 mi | 23.1 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Waynesville | 16 mi | 19.7 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Maggie Valley | 16 mi | 29.5 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cherokee, NC (11.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Maggie Valley, NC (29.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jackson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sylva | 23.6 minutes (±6.1) |
| 2 | Forest Hills | 19.7 minutes (±5.6) |
| 3 | Cullowhee | 19.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 4 | Webster | 18.0 minutes (±4.2) |
| 5 | Dillsboro | 16.9 minutes (±3.6) |
Cullowhee is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Cullowhee
How long is the average commute in Cullowhee?
Workers who live in Cullowhee, NC take an average of 19.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Cullowhee without a car?
3.1% of households in Cullowhee have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Cullowhee?
10.1% (±6.0 points) of workers who live in Cullowhee worked from home, and 57.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cullowhee CDP, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cullowhee CDP, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cullowhee CDP, North Carolina
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 Cullowhee CDP, North Carolina (place:15880, in state:37).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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