How long is the commute from West Union, OH?
Workers who live in West Union, OH take an average of 23.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.9% of workers drive alone to work.
1.4% take public transportation.
3.2% of workers walk to work.
5.3% work from home.
29.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.1 minutes (±7.1)
- Public transportation
- 1.4%
- Work from home
- 5.3%
- Households without a car
- 29.2%
How people in West Union get to work
| Means of transportation | West Union | Adams County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.9% (±10.1 points) | 84.6% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.3% (±5.0 points) | 7.8% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.4% (±2.2 points) | 0.2% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.2% (±5.0 points) | 1.2% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±4.1 points) | 0.9% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.3% (±6.4 points) | 5.3% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In West Union, the average commute is lower than in Adams County (36.4 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 Union, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Adams County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Adams County, West Union ranks 19 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1511 of 2,353.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West Union
| Vehicles available | West Union | Adams County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 29.2% (±10.5 points) | 7.4% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.0% (±9.8 points) | 25.6% | 34.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.0% (±11.7 points) | 32.2% | 37.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.9% (±7.1 points) | 34.8% | 21.2% | 21.9% |
In West Union, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Adams County (7.4%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (7.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in West Union
| West Union | Adams County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.3% (±6.4 points) | 5.3% (±1.6 points) | 13.0% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.6% (±6.4 points) | 90.3% (±1.8 points) | 94.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.6% (±7.5 points) | 84.5% (±2.3 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In West Union, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Adams County (84.5%).
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 Union
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Union | — | 23.1 minutes (±7.1) | — |
| Tiffin Township (Adams County) | 3.2 mi | 32.8 minutes (±6.5) | Higher |
| Liberty Township (Adams County) | 4.8 mi | 53.4 minutes (±15.5) | Higher |
| Monroe Township (Adams County) | 5.1 mi | 31.9 minutes (±10.4) | Not measurably different |
| Brush Creek Township (Adams County) | 6.9 mi | 50.0 minutes (±10.7) | Higher |
| Manchester Township (Adams County) | 7.3 mi | 29.4 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne Township (Adams County) | 7.4 mi | 27.9 minutes (±10.9) | Not measurably different |
| Oliver Township | 7.8 mi | 61.1 minutes (±26.3) | Higher |
| Manchester | 7.8 mi | 29.4 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Tiffin Township (Adams County), OH (32.8 minutes), Liberty Township (Adams County), OH (53.4 minutes), Brush Creek Township (Adams County), OH (50.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Adams County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Monroe Township (Adams County) | 31.9 minutes (±10.4) |
| 14 | Sprigg Township | 30.8 minutes (±9.6) |
| 15 | Meigs Township (Adams County) | 30.2 minutes (±3.0) |
| 16 (tie) | Manchester | 29.4 minutes (±6.8) |
| 16 (tie) | Manchester Township (Adams County) | 29.4 minutes (±6.8) |
| 18 | Wayne Township (Adams County) | 27.9 minutes (±10.9) |
| 19 | West Union | 23.1 minutes (±7.1) |
| 20 | Jefferson Township (Adams County) | 19.3 minutes (±11.7) |
Showing 8 of 20 places in Adams 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 Union
How long is the average commute in West Union?
Workers who live in West Union, OH take an average of 23.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West Union without a car?
29.2% of households in West Union have no vehicle, and 1.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West Union?
5.3% (±6.4 points) of workers who live in West Union worked from home, and 84.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Union village, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Union village, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Union village, 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 last updated on .
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