How long is the commute from Chesapeake, OH?
Workers who live in Chesapeake, OH take an average of 17.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
8.2% work from home.
4.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.8 minutes (±5.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.2%
- Households without a car
- 4.2%
How people in Chesapeake get to work
| Means of transportation | Chesapeake | Lawrence County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.0% (±10.4 points) | 84.4% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.7% (±6.7 points) | 7.7% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.2 points) | 0.0% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±1.8 points) | 1.4% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±2.9 points) | 1.3% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.2% (±8.1 points) | 5.2% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Chesapeake, the average commute is not measurably different from Lawrence County (23.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (23.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Chesapeake, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lawrence County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Lawrence County, Chesapeake ranks 20 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2217 of 2,353.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Chesapeake
| Vehicles available | Chesapeake | Lawrence County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% (±3.8 points) | 6.8% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 50.4% (±15.0 points) | 32.3% | 34.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.7% (±14.2 points) | 35.0% | 37.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.8% (±8.2 points) | 25.9% | 21.2% | 21.9% |
In Chesapeake, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lawrence County (6.8%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (7.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Chesapeake
| Chesapeake | Lawrence County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.2% (±8.1 points) | 5.2% (±1.1 points) | 13.0% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.6% (±4.9 points) | 90.4% (±1.5 points) | 94.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.4% (±9.2 points) | 84.7% (±1.9 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Chesapeake, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lawrence County (84.7%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (90.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Chesapeake
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake | — | 17.8 minutes (±5.9) | — |
| Huntington | 1.6 mi | 19.0 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Lawrence County) | 2.9 mi | 21.8 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Burlington | 3.9 mi | 22.1 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Proctorville | 4.1 mi | 15.8 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Fayette Township | 4.3 mi | 22.3 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Ceredo | 5.4 mi | 20.8 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| South Point | 6.7 mi | 23.1 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Kenova | 7.0 mi | 10.8 minutes (±4.5) | 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 Lawrence County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Burlington | 22.1 minutes (±3.8) |
| 15 | Upper Township | 22.0 minutes (±2.2) |
| 16 | Union Township (Lawrence County) | 21.8 minutes (±2.9) |
| 17 | Ironton | 21.5 minutes (±2.4) |
| 18 | Perry Township (Lawrence County) | 20.9 minutes (±1.7) |
| 19 | Coal Grove | 20.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 20 | Chesapeake | 17.8 minutes (±5.9) |
| 21 | Proctorville | 15.8 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 8 of 21 places in Lawrence 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 Chesapeake
How long is the average commute in Chesapeake?
Workers who live in Chesapeake, OH take an average of 17.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Chesapeake without a car?
4.2% of households in Chesapeake have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Chesapeake?
8.2% (±8.1 points) of workers who live in Chesapeake worked from home, and 87.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chesapeake village, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chesapeake village, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chesapeake village, Ohio
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 Chesapeake village, Ohio (place:13904, in state:39).
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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