How long is the commute from West Jefferson, NC?
Workers who live in West Jefferson, NC take an average of 15.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.0% of workers walk to work.
10.1% work from home.
10.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.5 minutes (±3.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.1%
- Households without a car
- 10.1%
How people in West Jefferson get to work
| Means of transportation | West Jefferson | Ashe County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.3% (±13.2 points) | 79.3% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.6% (±6.5 points) | 10.0% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±7.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.0% (±3.8 points) | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±7.5 points) | 0.2% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.1% (±10.4 points) | 9.0% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In West Jefferson, the average commute is lower than in Ashe County (25.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In West Jefferson, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Ashe 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 Ashe County, West Jefferson ranks 3 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 630 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West Jefferson
| Vehicles available | West Jefferson | Ashe County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.1% (±5.8 points) | 4.4% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.2% (±10.7 points) | 27.7% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 22.2% (±9.1 points) | 38.9% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.4% (±9.7 points) | 29.1% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In West Jefferson, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Ashe County (4.4%).
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 West Jefferson
| West Jefferson | Ashe County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.1% (±10.4 points) | 9.0% (±1.9 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 87.2% (±7.2 points) | 90.4% (±1.7 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 78.3% (±11.2 points) | 85.2% (±2.2 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In West Jefferson, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Ashe County (85.2%).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (90.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near West Jefferson
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Jefferson | — | 15.5 minutes (±3.4) | — |
| Jefferson | 2.8 mi | 19.7 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Lansing | 8.1 mi | 36.1 minutes (±19.0) | Higher |
| Boone | 15 mi | 15.8 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Cove Creek | 18 mi | 27.5 minutes (±5.6) | Higher |
| Mountain City | 19 mi | 21.7 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Millers Creek | 19 mi | 25.6 minutes (±6.2) | Higher |
| Blowing Rock | 20 mi | 22.1 minutes (±16.2) | Not measurably different |
| Mulberry | 21 mi | 21.8 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lansing, NC (36.1 minutes), Cove Creek, NC (27.5 minutes), Mountain City, TN (21.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Ashe County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lansing | 36.1 minutes (±19.0) |
| 2 | Jefferson | 19.7 minutes (±3.4) |
| 3 | West Jefferson | 15.5 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 West Jefferson
How long is the average commute in West Jefferson?
Workers who live in West Jefferson, NC take an average of 15.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West Jefferson without a car?
10.1% of households in West Jefferson have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West Jefferson?
10.1% (±10.4 points) of workers who live in West Jefferson worked from home, and 78.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Jefferson town, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Jefferson town, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Jefferson town, North Carolina
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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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