How long is the commute from Jackson, OH?
Workers who live in Jackson, OH take an average of 16.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
7.3% of workers walk to work.
4.7% work from home.
11.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.4 minutes (±3.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.7%
- Households without a car
- 11.0%
How people in Jackson get to work
| Means of transportation | Jackson | Jackson County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.5% (±6.2 points) | 81.0% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.4% (±5.9 points) | 9.1% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 0.2% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 7.3% (±4.1 points) | 2.6% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 1.1% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.7% (±3.2 points) | 6.0% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Jackson, the average commute is lower than in Jackson County (29.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Ohio (23.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Jackson, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jackson County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Jackson County, Jackson ranks 16 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2288 of 2,353.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Jackson
| Vehicles available | Jackson | Jackson County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.0% (±6.2 points) | 7.6% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.2% (±8.1 points) | 29.0% | 34.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.3% (±7.4 points) | 34.2% | 37.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.5% (±4.9 points) | 29.2% | 21.2% | 21.9% |
In Jackson, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Jackson County (7.6%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (7.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Jackson
| Jackson | Jackson County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.7% (±3.2 points) | 6.0% (±1.8 points) | 13.0% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.7% (±4.8 points) | 90.4% (±1.9 points) | 94.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.8% (±4.9 points) | 84.3% (±2.3 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Jackson, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Jackson County (84.3%).
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 Jackson
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | — | 16.4 minutes (±3.6) | — |
| Lick Township | 2.2 mi | 22.8 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Jackson County) | 4.4 mi | 32.0 minutes (±9.6) | Higher |
| Coal Township (Jackson County) | 4.8 mi | 22.9 minutes (±7.3) | Not measurably different |
| Coalton | 5.0 mi | 18.6 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Jackson County) | 5.3 mi | 40.6 minutes (±13.3) | Higher |
| Scioto Township (Jackson County) | 6.3 mi | 30.5 minutes (±8.2) | Higher |
| Wellston | 7.6 mi | 36.0 minutes (±7.5) | Higher |
| Milton Township (Jackson County) | 8.0 mi | 20.3 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Franklin Township (Jackson County), OH (32.0 minutes), Liberty Township (Jackson County), OH (40.6 minutes), Scioto Township (Jackson County), OH (30.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Scioto Township (Jackson County) | 30.5 minutes (±8.2) |
| 11 | Oak Hill | 24.3 minutes (±4.0) |
| 12 | Coal Township (Jackson County) | 22.9 minutes (±7.3) |
| 13 | Lick Township | 22.8 minutes (±6.0) |
| 14 | Milton Township (Jackson County) | 20.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 15 | Coalton | 18.6 minutes (±6.7) |
| 16 | Jackson | 16.4 minutes (±3.6) |
Showing 7 of 16 places in Jackson 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 Jackson
How long is the average commute in Jackson?
Workers who live in Jackson, OH take an average of 16.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Jackson without a car?
11.0% of households in Jackson have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Jackson?
4.7% (±3.2 points) of workers who live in Jackson worked from home, and 89.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jackson city, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jackson city, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jackson city, Ohio
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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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