How long is the commute from West Lafayette, OH?
Workers who live in West Lafayette, OH take an average of 23.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
1.5% work from home.
5.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.2 minutes (±3.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 1.5%
- Households without a car
- 5.8%
How people in West Lafayette get to work
| Means of transportation | West Lafayette | Coshocton County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.0% (±11.4 points) | 71.7% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 22.1% (±11.8 points) | 12.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.8 points) | 0.3% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±1.5 points) | 1.6% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±1.1 points) | 7.3% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 1.5% (±2.4 points) | 6.9% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In West Lafayette, the average commute is not measurably different from Coshocton County (24.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (23.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In West Lafayette, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Coshocton County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Coshocton County, West Lafayette ranks 24 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1490 of 2,353.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West Lafayette
| Vehicles available | West Lafayette | Coshocton County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.8% (±3.9 points) | 11.8% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.5% (±8.5 points) | 27.4% | 34.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.7% (±11.3 points) | 33.9% | 37.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.0% (±7.4 points) | 26.8% | 21.2% | 21.9% |
In West Lafayette, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Coshocton County (11.8%).
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 West Lafayette
| West Lafayette | Coshocton County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 1.5% (±2.4 points) | 6.9% (±1.4 points) | 13.0% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.8% (±3.8 points) | 87.9% (±1.9 points) | 94.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.5% (±4.4 points) | 82.8% (±1.9 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In West Lafayette, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Coshocton County (82.8%).
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 West Lafayette
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Lafayette | — | 23.2 minutes (±3.5) | — |
| Lafayette Township (Coshocton County) | 1.6 mi | 22.8 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| White Eyes Township | 3.9 mi | 28.8 minutes (±7.9) | Not measurably different |
| Tuscarawas Township (Coshocton County) | 4.0 mi | 30.1 minutes (±10.4) | Not measurably different |
| Coshocton | 5.1 mi | 17.9 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Plainfield | 5.2 mi | 16.9 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Oxford Township (Coshocton County) | 5.3 mi | 25.5 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
| Adams Township (Coshocton County) | 6.0 mi | 26.1 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Linton Township | 6.3 mi | 32.2 minutes (±8.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Coshocton, OH (17.9 minutes), Plainfield, OH (16.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Linton Township, OH (32.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Coshocton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Adams Township (Coshocton County) | 26.1 minutes (±6.1) |
| 19 | Pike Township (Coshocton County) | 25.8 minutes (±4.7) |
| 20 | Oxford Township (Coshocton County) | 25.5 minutes (±7.4) |
| 21 | Mill Creek Township (Coshocton County) | 25.1 minutes (±4.4) |
| 22 | Conesville | 25.0 minutes (±6.0) |
| 23 | Crawford Township (Coshocton County) | 24.8 minutes (±6.9) |
| 24 | West Lafayette | 23.2 minutes (±3.5) |
| 25 | Lafayette Township (Coshocton County) | 22.8 minutes (±2.7) |
| 26 | Keene Township | 19.1 minutes (±5.5) |
| 27 | Coshocton | 17.9 minutes (±2.8) |
| 28 | Plainfield | 16.9 minutes (±3.3) |
Showing 11 of 28 places in Coshocton 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 West Lafayette
How long is the average commute in West Lafayette?
Workers who live in West Lafayette, OH take an average of 23.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West Lafayette without a car?
5.8% of households in West Lafayette have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West Lafayette?
1.5% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in West Lafayette worked from home, and 90.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Lafayette village, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Lafayette village, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Lafayette village, Ohio
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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 last updated on .
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