How long is the commute from Rutherford College, NC?
Workers who live in Rutherford College, NC take an average of 24.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
92.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
2.1% work from home.
5.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.8 minutes (±6.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.1%
- Households without a car
- 5.5%
How people in Rutherford College get to work
| Means of transportation | Rutherford College | Burke County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 92.4% (±6.2 points) | 83.8% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.8% (±3.7 points) | 9.6% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±5.7 points) | 0.5% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.8% (±4.3 points) | 0.8% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.1% (±1.7 points) | 5.4% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Rutherford College, the average commute is not measurably different from Burke County (23.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Rutherford College, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Burke County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Burke County, Rutherford College ranks 3 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 329 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Rutherford College
| Vehicles available | Rutherford College | Burke County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.5% (±4.8 points) | 4.8% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.9% (±9.7 points) | 28.9% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.8% (±11.6 points) | 33.7% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.8% (±11.2 points) | 32.6% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Rutherford College, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Burke County (4.8%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (5.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Rutherford College
| Rutherford College | Burke County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.1% (±1.7 points) | 5.4% (±0.8 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 85.6% (±12.2 points) | 91.0% (±1.1 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 77.1% (±12.6 points) | 84.7% (±1.6 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Rutherford College, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Burke County (84.7%).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (90.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Rutherford College
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford College | — | 24.8 minutes (±6.0) | — |
| Connelly Springs | 1.7 mi | 23.7 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Valdese | 2.6 mi | 26.5 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Icard | 4.2 mi | 22.1 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Drexel | 4.6 mi | 20.2 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Sawmills | 5.4 mi | 23.0 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Rhodhiss | 5.4 mi | 20.4 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Hildebran | 6.4 mi | 19.9 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Granite Falls | 6.6 mi | 24.1 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Burke County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valdese | 26.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 2 | Glen Alpine | 26.2 minutes (±5.5) |
| 3 | Rutherford College | 24.8 minutes (±6.0) |
| 4 | Connelly Springs | 23.7 minutes (±2.5) |
| 5 | Icard | 22.1 minutes (±4.3) |
| 6 | Salem | 20.6 minutes (±3.4) |
| 7 | Rhodhiss | 20.4 minutes (±4.8) |
| 8 | Drexel | 20.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 9 | Hildebran | 19.9 minutes (±2.5) |
Showing 9 of 10 places in Burke 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 Rutherford College
How long is the average commute in Rutherford College?
Workers who live in Rutherford College, NC take an average of 24.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Rutherford College without a car?
5.5% of households in Rutherford College have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Rutherford College?
2.1% (±1.7 points) of workers who live in Rutherford College worked from home, and 77.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rutherford College town, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rutherford College town, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rutherford College town, 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 Rutherford College town, North Carolina (place:58440, in state:37).
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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