How long is the commute from Roaring Spring, PA?
Workers who live in Roaring Spring, PA take an average of 38.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
87.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
5.9% work from home.
2.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 38.5 minutes (±17.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Households without a car
- 2.9%
How people in Roaring Spring get to work
| Means of transportation | Roaring Spring | Blair County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 87.4% (±5.7 points) | 79.5% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.7% (±4.2 points) | 8.6% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.6 points) | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.6 points) | 3.1% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 1.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.9% (±3.3 points) | 7.1% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Roaring Spring, the average commute is higher than in Blair County (20.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Roaring Spring, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Blair County (0.6%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Blair County, Roaring Spring ranks 1 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 106 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Roaring Spring
| Vehicles available | Roaring Spring | Blair County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% (±2.7 points) | 8.6% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.8% (±6.8 points) | 36.0% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.0% (±7.7 points) | 35.7% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.3% (±5.5 points) | 19.7% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Roaring Spring, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Blair County (8.6%).
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 Roaring Spring
| Roaring Spring | Blair County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.9% (±3.3 points) | 7.1% (±0.8 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.6% (±3.6 points) | 89.5% (±1.0 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.9% (±4.8 points) | 86.2% (±1.1 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Roaring Spring, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Blair County (86.2%).
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 Roaring Spring
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roaring Spring | — | 38.5 minutes (±17.3) | — |
| Taylor Township (Blair County) | 0.8 mi | 18.9 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Freedom Township (Blair County) | 4.0 mi | 19.0 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
| Martinsburg | 4.1 mi | 22.7 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Claysburg | 4.2 mi | 22.7 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
| Blair Township | 4.5 mi | 20.2 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Newry | 4.6 mi | 28.3 minutes (±19.8) | Not measurably different |
| North Woodbury Township | 5.7 mi | 20.9 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Penn Farms | 5.7 mi | 19.7 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Taylor Township (Blair County), PA (18.9 minutes), Freedom Township (Blair County), PA (19.0 minutes), Blair Township, PA (20.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Blair County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roaring Spring | 38.5 minutes (±17.3) |
| 2 | Woodbury Township (Blair County) | 28.8 minutes (±9.7) |
| 3 | Newry | 28.3 minutes (±19.8) |
| 4 | Williamsburg | 27.4 minutes (±5.2) |
| 5 | Antis Township | 26.3 minutes (±4.4) |
| 6 | Snyder Township (Blair County) | 25.8 minutes (±5.1) |
| 7 (tie) | Catharine Township | 24.3 minutes (±5.2) |
Showing 7 of 24 places in Blair 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 Roaring Spring
How long is the average commute in Roaring Spring?
Workers who live in Roaring Spring, PA take an average of 38.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Roaring Spring without a car?
2.9% of households in Roaring Spring have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Roaring Spring?
5.9% (±3.3 points) of workers who live in Roaring Spring worked from home, and 89.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Roaring Spring borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Roaring Spring borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Roaring Spring 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 Roaring Spring borough, Pennsylvania (place:65256, 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 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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