How long is the commute from Lewistown, PA?
Workers who live in Lewistown, PA take an average of 21.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
7.8% work from home.
15.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.6 minutes (±3.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.8%
- Households without a car
- 15.1%
How people in Lewistown get to work
| Means of transportation | Lewistown | Mifflin County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.0% (±5.0 points) | 79.4% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.3% (±5.0 points) | 11.6% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.0 points) | 0.2% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±1.1 points) | 1.4% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±1.5 points) | 0.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.8% (±3.3 points) | 6.6% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Lewistown, the average commute is lower than in Mifflin County (25.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lewistown, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Mifflin County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Mifflin County, Lewistown ranks 13 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2135 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lewistown
| Vehicles available | Lewistown | Mifflin County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 15.1% (±4.0 points) | 10.1% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 51.1% (±6.1 points) | 30.6% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.0% (±6.1 points) | 37.1% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 8.8% (±2.4 points) | 22.2% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Lewistown, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Mifflin County (10.1%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (10.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Lewistown
| Lewistown | Mifflin County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.8% (±3.3 points) | 6.6% (±1.3 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.2% (±3.4 points) | 86.0% (±1.7 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.7% (±3.6 points) | 82.9% (±2.0 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lewistown, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Mifflin County (82.9%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lewistown
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewistown | — | 21.6 minutes (±3.1) | — |
| Juniata Terrace | 0.9 mi | 25.4 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Highland Park | 1.7 mi | 16.1 minutes (±9.1) | Not measurably different |
| Granville Township (Mifflin County) | 2.5 mi | 25.8 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Burnham | 2.6 mi | 18.5 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Yeagertown | 3.1 mi | 13.2 minutes (±3.6) | Lower |
| Derry Township (Mifflin County) | 3.3 mi | 19.4 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Milford Township (Juniata County) | 6.1 mi | 34.7 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
| Brown Township (Mifflin County) | 6.6 mi | 26.9 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Yeagertown, PA (13.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Milford Township (Juniata County), PA (34.7 minutes), Brown Township (Mifflin County), PA (26.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Mifflin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 (tie) | Bratton Township | 26.9 minutes (±4.7) |
| 7 (tie) | Brown Township (Mifflin County) | 26.9 minutes (±3.7) |
| 7 (tie) | Decatur Township (Mifflin County) | 26.9 minutes (±4.4) |
| 10 | Menno Township | 26.6 minutes (±4.4) |
| 11 | Granville Township (Mifflin County) | 25.8 minutes (±5.6) |
| 12 | Juniata Terrace | 25.4 minutes (±5.2) |
| 13 | Lewistown | 21.6 minutes (±3.1) |
| 14 | Derry Township (Mifflin County) | 19.4 minutes (±2.6) |
| 15 | Union Township (Mifflin County) | 19.3 minutes (±6.3) |
| 16 | Burnham | 18.5 minutes (±2.8) |
Showing 10 of 16 places in Mifflin 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 Lewistown
How long is the average commute in Lewistown?
Workers who live in Lewistown, PA take an average of 21.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lewistown without a car?
15.1% of households in Lewistown have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lewistown?
7.8% (±3.3 points) of workers who live in Lewistown worked from home, and 85.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lewistown borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lewistown borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lewistown borough, Pennsylvania
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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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