How long is the commute from Oil City, PA?
Workers who live in Oil City, PA take an average of 17.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
2.9% of workers walk to work.
5.1% work from home.
15.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.7 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 5.1%
- Households without a car
- 15.0%
How people in Oil City get to work
| Means of transportation | Oil City | Venango County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.5% (±5.6 points) | 78.7% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.9% (±4.7 points) | 9.3% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.5 points) | 0.5% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.9% (±2.2 points) | 2.3% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 0.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.1% (±2.6 points) | 8.8% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Oil City, the average commute is lower than in Venango County (23.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Oil City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Venango County (0.5%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Venango County, Oil City ranks 30 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2457 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Oil City
| Vehicles available | Oil City | Venango County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 15.0% (±3.3 points) | 7.6% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.0% (±4.7 points) | 34.9% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.2% (±5.0 points) | 38.3% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.7% (±3.9 points) | 19.2% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Oil City, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Venango County (7.6%).
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 Oil City
| Oil City | Venango County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.1% (±2.6 points) | 8.8% (±1.5 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.5% (±2.6 points) | 91.6% (±1.1 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.9% (±2.9 points) | 88.3% (±1.3 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Oil City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Venango County (88.3%).
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 Oil City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oil City | — | 17.7 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| Woodland Heights | 1.3 mi | 35.3 minutes (±17.7) | Not measurably different |
| Hasson Heights | 2.1 mi | 21.1 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Rouseville | 3.1 mi | 22.2 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Seneca | 3.6 mi | 21.8 minutes (±10.1) | Not measurably different |
| Cranberry Township (Venango County) | 4.2 mi | 26.3 minutes (±4.8) | Higher |
| Oakland Township (Venango County) | 5.4 mi | 22.9 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Cornplanter Township | 5.5 mi | 21.5 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Sugarcreek | 6.3 mi | 19.1 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cranberry Township (Venango County), PA (26.3 minutes), Oakland Township (Venango County), PA (22.9 minutes), Cornplanter Township, PA (21.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Venango County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Rouseville | 22.2 minutes (±4.7) |
| 25 | Cornplanter Township | 21.5 minutes (±3.0) |
| 26 | Polk | 21.3 minutes (±4.4) |
| 27 | Pleasantville (Venango County) | 20.8 minutes (±4.1) |
| 28 | Sandycreek Township | 19.2 minutes (±2.1) |
| 29 | Sugarcreek | 19.1 minutes (±3.5) |
| 30 | Oil City | 17.7 minutes (±1.9) |
| 31 | Franklin (Venango County) | 16.2 minutes (±2.7) |
Showing 8 of 31 places in Venango 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 Oil City
How long is the average commute in Oil City?
Workers who live in Oil City, PA take an average of 17.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Oil City without a car?
15.0% of households in Oil City have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Oil City?
5.1% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in Oil City worked from home, and 89.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oil City city, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oil City city, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oil City city, 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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Figures last updated on .
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