How long is the commute from Jamestown, ND?
Workers who live in Jamestown, ND take an average of 10.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
4.0% of workers walk to work.
5.0% work from home.
8.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 10.9 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 5.0%
- Households without a car
- 8.1%
How people in Jamestown get to work
| Means of transportation | Jamestown | Stutsman County | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.0% (±3.3 points) | 79.5% | 77.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.0% (±2.2 points) | 9.1% | 8.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.0% (±1.4 points) | 4.0% | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±0.9 points) | 0.7% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.0% (±2.2 points) | 6.7% | 8.1% | 15.1% |
In Jamestown, the average commute is lower than in Stutsman County (14.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in North Dakota (17.9 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Jamestown, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Stutsman County (0.0%).
It is also lower than in North Dakota (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Stutsman County, Jamestown ranks 26 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 575 of 626.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Jamestown
| Vehicles available | Jamestown | Stutsman County | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.1% (±2.8 points) | 6.6% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.2% (±4.3 points) | 34.6% | 30.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.3% (±4.5 points) | 31.4% | 37.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.3% (±2.8 points) | 27.3% | 26.8% | 21.9% |
In Jamestown, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Stutsman County (6.6%).
It is not measurably different from North Dakota (5.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Jamestown
| Jamestown | Stutsman County | North Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.0% (±2.2 points) | 6.7% (±1.8 points) | 8.1% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.1% (±2.5 points) | 93.7% (±2.0 points) | 94.8% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.6% (±3.7 points) | 87.2% (±3.1 points) | 88.7% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Jamestown, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Stutsman County (87.2%).
It is not measurably different from North Dakota (88.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Jamestown
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown | — | 10.9 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| Midway Township | 4.1 mi | 15.6 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| Bloom Township | 4.4 mi | 15.2 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Woodbury Township | 5.6 mi | 25.1 minutes (±8.1) | Higher |
| Homer Township | 5.7 mi | 13.4 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Buchanan Township | 8.4 mi | 21.0 minutes (±6.4) | Higher |
| Corwin Township | 11 mi | 22.3 minutes (±5.9) | Higher |
| Buchanan | 13 mi | 16.9 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Spiritwood Lake | 13 mi | 34.5 minutes (±11.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Midway Township, ND (15.6 minutes), Woodbury Township, ND (25.1 minutes), Buchanan Township, ND (21.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Stutsman County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 20 (tie) | Chicago Township | 15.6 minutes (±9.3) |
| 20 (tie) | Midway Township | 15.6 minutes (±4.4) |
| 22 | Bloom Township | 15.2 minutes (±6.1) |
| 23 | Homer Township | 13.4 minutes (±3.7) |
| 24 | Edmunds Township | 12.4 minutes (±8.9) |
| 25 | Pingree | 11.4 minutes (±7.6) |
| 26 | Jamestown | 10.9 minutes (±1.2) |
Showing 7 of 26 places in Stutsman 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 Jamestown
How long is the average commute in Jamestown?
Workers who live in Jamestown, ND take an average of 10.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Jamestown without a car?
8.1% of households in Jamestown have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Jamestown?
5.0% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in Jamestown worked from home, and 85.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jamestown city, North Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jamestown city, North Dakota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jamestown city, North Dakota
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 Jamestown city, North Dakota (place:40580, in state:38).
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 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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