How long is the commute from Wellston, OH?
Workers who live in Wellston, OH take an average of 36.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
1.0% work from home.
3.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 36.0 minutes (±7.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 1.0%
- Households without a car
- 3.1%
How people in Wellston get to work
| Means of transportation | Wellston | Jackson County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.8% (±8.1 points) | 81.0% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.2% (±7.3 points) | 9.1% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 0.2% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±1.7 points) | 2.6% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.7% (±5.8 points) | 1.1% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 1.0% (±1.2 points) | 6.0% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Wellston, the average commute is not measurably different from Jackson County (29.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in Ohio (23.4 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Wellston, 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, Wellston ranks 5 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 183 of 2,353.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wellston
| Vehicles available | Wellston | Jackson County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.1% (±2.5 points) | 7.6% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.1% (±11.8 points) | 29.0% | 34.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.7% (±10.4 points) | 34.2% | 37.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.0% (±11.7 points) | 29.2% | 21.2% | 21.9% |
In Wellston, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Jackson County (7.6%).
It is also lower than in Ohio (7.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Wellston
| Wellston | Jackson County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 1.0% (±1.2 points) | 6.0% (±1.8 points) | 13.0% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.5% (±5.1 points) | 90.4% (±1.9 points) | 94.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.8% (±5.7 points) | 84.3% (±2.3 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Wellston, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from 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 Wellston
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellston | — | 36.0 minutes (±7.5) | — |
| Hamden | 2.9 mi | 22.3 minutes (±5.6) | Lower |
| Milton Township (Jackson County) | 3.7 mi | 20.3 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Coalton | 3.9 mi | 18.6 minutes (±6.7) | Lower |
| Coal Township (Jackson County) | 4.0 mi | 22.9 minutes (±7.3) | Lower |
| Washington Township (Jackson County) | 4.2 mi | 30.9 minutes (±14.2) | Not measurably different |
| Clinton Township (Vinton County) | 5.4 mi | 29.5 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Lick Township | 5.6 mi | 22.8 minutes (±6.0) | Lower |
| Jackson | 7.6 mi | 16.4 minutes (±3.6) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hamden, OH (22.3 minutes), Milton Township (Jackson County), OH (20.3 minutes), Coalton, OH (18.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson Township (Jackson County) | 41.6 minutes (±11.7) |
| 2 | Liberty Township (Jackson County) | 40.6 minutes (±13.3) |
| 3 | Jackson Township (Jackson County) | 40.0 minutes (±13.9) |
| 4 | Bloomfield Township (Jackson County) | 37.7 minutes (±10.2) |
| 5 | Wellston | 36.0 minutes (±7.5) |
| 6 (tie) | Franklin Township (Jackson County) | 32.0 minutes (±9.6) |
| 6 (tie) | Hamilton Township (Jackson County) | 32.0 minutes (±14.6) |
| 8 | Washington Township (Jackson County) | 30.9 minutes (±14.2) |
| 9 | Madison Township (Jackson County) | 30.8 minutes (±10.3) |
| 10 | Scioto Township (Jackson County) | 30.5 minutes (±8.2) |
| 11 | Oak Hill | 24.3 minutes (±4.0) |
Showing 11 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 Wellston
How long is the average commute in Wellston?
Workers who live in Wellston, OH take an average of 36.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wellston without a car?
3.1% of households in Wellston have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wellston?
1.0% (±1.2 points) of workers who live in Wellston worked from home, and 88.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wellston city, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wellston city, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wellston 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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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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