How long is the commute from Punxsutawney, PA?
Workers who live in Punxsutawney, PA take an average of 25.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
6.6% of workers walk to work.
5.0% work from home.
13.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.3 minutes (±3.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.0%
- Households without a car
- 13.0%
How people in Punxsutawney get to work
| Means of transportation | Punxsutawney | Jefferson County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.9% (±4.8 points) | 80.5% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.9% (±2.6 points) | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 0.2% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 6.6% (±2.6 points) | 3.0% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 2.0% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.0% (±3.5 points) | 5.7% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Punxsutawney, the average commute is not measurably different from Jefferson County (23.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Punxsutawney, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jefferson County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Jefferson County, Punxsutawney ranks 17 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1473 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Punxsutawney
| Vehicles available | Punxsutawney | Jefferson County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.0% (±4.7 points) | 8.3% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 52.3% (±6.9 points) | 34.9% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.9% (±6.1 points) | 37.4% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 7.7% (±3.4 points) | 19.4% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Punxsutawney, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Jefferson County (8.3%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (10.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Punxsutawney
| Punxsutawney | Jefferson County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.0% (±3.5 points) | 5.7% (±0.9 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 86.5% (±4.1 points) | 88.9% (±1.2 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 77.4% (±6.0 points) | 81.9% (±1.4 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Punxsutawney, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Jefferson County (81.9%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Punxsutawney
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punxsutawney | — | 25.3 minutes (±3.6) | — |
| Young Township (Jefferson County) | 1.7 mi | 19.9 minutes (±3.7) | Lower |
| Bell Township (Jefferson County) | 2.6 mi | 27.1 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Perry Township (Jefferson County) | 4.7 mi | 28.1 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| McCalmont Township | 5.1 mi | 24.8 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Big Run | 5.4 mi | 31.3 minutes (±7.8) | Not measurably different |
| Canoe Township | 5.6 mi | 29.2 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| North Mahoning Township | 5.9 mi | 28.3 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Gaskill Township | 6.2 mi | 29.8 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Young Township (Jefferson County), PA (19.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Bell Township (Jefferson County) | 27.1 minutes (±3.3) |
| 12 | Warsaw Township | 26.9 minutes (±3.7) |
| 13 | Knox Township (Jefferson County) | 26.8 minutes (±3.5) |
| 14 | Henderson Township (Jefferson County) | 26.4 minutes (±3.1) |
| 15 | Winslow Township | 25.8 minutes (±2.9) |
| 16 | Clover Township | 25.4 minutes (±4.2) |
| 17 | Punxsutawney | 25.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 18 | McCalmont Township | 24.8 minutes (±3.7) |
| 19 (tie) | Corsica | 24.5 minutes (±6.3) |
| 19 (tie) | Reynoldsville | 24.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 21 | Eldred Township (Jefferson County) | 24.2 minutes (±3.6) |
| 22 | Sykesville | 21.3 minutes (±2.4) |
| 23 | Pine Creek Township (Jefferson County) | 21.0 minutes (±3.3) |
Showing 13 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 Punxsutawney
How long is the average commute in Punxsutawney?
Workers who live in Punxsutawney, PA take an average of 25.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Punxsutawney without a car?
13.0% of households in Punxsutawney have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Punxsutawney?
5.0% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in Punxsutawney worked from home, and 77.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Punxsutawney borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Punxsutawney borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Punxsutawney 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 Punxsutawney borough, Pennsylvania (place:62920, in state:42).
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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