How long is the commute from Falls Creek, PA?
Workers who live in Falls Creek, PA take an average of 15.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.2% of workers walk to work.
8.6% work from home.
2.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.1 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.6%
- Households without a car
- 2.2%
How people in Falls Creek get to work
| Means of transportation | Falls Creek | Jefferson County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.5% (±12.1 points) | 80.5% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.3% (±10.1 points) | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.5 points) | 0.2% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.2% (±0.5 points) | 3.0% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±1.6 points) | 2.0% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.6% (±8.9 points) | 5.7% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Falls Creek, the average commute is lower than in Jefferson County (23.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Falls Creek, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jefferson County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Jefferson County, Falls Creek ranks 34 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2528 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Falls Creek
| Vehicles available | Falls Creek | Jefferson County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.2% (±2.0 points) | 8.3% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.8% (±9.1 points) | 34.9% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.7% (±8.5 points) | 37.4% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.3% (±11.0 points) | 19.4% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Falls Creek, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Jefferson County (8.3%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (10.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Falls Creek
| Falls Creek | Jefferson County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.6% (±8.9 points) | 5.7% (±0.9 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.0% (±3.3 points) | 88.9% (±1.2 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.9% (±6.1 points) | 81.9% (±1.4 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Falls Creek, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Jefferson County (81.9%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Falls Creek
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falls Creek | — | 15.1 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| DuBois | 3.0 mi | 18.6 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Sandy | 3.1 mi | 13.1 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Sandy Township | 4.1 mi | 19.6 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Jefferson County) | 4.2 mi | 20.3 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Oklahoma (community) | 4.4 mi | 12.8 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
| Treasure Lake | 4.8 mi | 23.2 minutes (±9.8) | Not measurably different |
| Reynoldsville | 5.3 mi | 24.5 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Sykesville | 6.7 mi | 21.3 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: DuBois, PA (18.6 minutes), Washington Township (Jefferson County), PA (20.3 minutes), Reynoldsville, PA (24.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 27 (tie) | Union Township (Jefferson County) | 19.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 29 | Summerville | 18.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 30 | Rose Township | 18.3 minutes (±2.4) |
| 31 | Snyder Township (Jefferson County) | 17.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 32 (tie) | Brockway | 16.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 32 (tie) | Worthville | 16.9 minutes (±4.8) |
| 34 | Falls Creek | 15.1 minutes (±1.9) |
Showing 7 of 34 places in Jefferson 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 Falls Creek
How long is the average commute in Falls Creek?
Workers who live in Falls Creek, PA take an average of 15.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Falls Creek without a car?
2.2% of households in Falls Creek have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Falls Creek?
8.6% (±8.9 points) of workers who live in Falls Creek worked from home, and 87.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Falls Creek borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Falls Creek borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Falls Creek borough, Pennsylvania
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 Falls Creek borough, Pennsylvania (place:25136, in state:42).
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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