How long is the commute from Rural Valley, PA?
Workers who live in Rural Valley, PA take an average of 29.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
86.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
3.5% work from home.
4.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.9 minutes (±3.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.5%
- Households without a car
- 4.4%
How people in Rural Valley get to work
| Means of transportation | Rural Valley | Armstrong County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 86.2% (±5.3 points) | 78.0% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.8% (±5.0 points) | 8.8% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±7.2 points) | 0.2% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±1.8 points) | 2.5% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | 1.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.5% (±2.6 points) | 9.4% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Rural Valley, the average commute is not measurably different from Armstrong County (28.6 minutes).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Rural Valley, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Armstrong County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Armstrong County, Rural Valley ranks 24 of 45 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 665 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Rural Valley
| Vehicles available | Rural Valley | Armstrong County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.4% (±3.5 points) | 7.8% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.3% (±12.0 points) | 28.9% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.1% (±11.2 points) | 40.9% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.2% (±7.8 points) | 22.4% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Rural Valley, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Armstrong County (7.8%).
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 Rural Valley
| Rural Valley | Armstrong County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.5% (±2.6 points) | 9.4% (±1.1 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.3% (±3.4 points) | 90.9% (±1.0 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.9% (±3.7 points) | 86.8% (±1.1 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Rural Valley, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Armstrong County (86.8%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Rural Valley
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Valley | — | 29.9 minutes (±3.4) | — |
| Cowanshannock Township | 1.0 mi | 34.4 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Atwood | 4.7 mi | 31.1 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
| Valley Township (Armstrong County) | 5.5 mi | 34.2 minutes (±8.3) | Not measurably different |
| Plumcreek Township | 5.9 mi | 30.0 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne Township (Armstrong County) | 6.3 mi | 39.0 minutes (±6.6) | Higher |
| Dayton | 6.9 mi | 38.2 minutes (±11.1) | Not measurably different |
| Plumville | 7.1 mi | 35.1 minutes (±8.3) | Not measurably different |
| Kittanning Township | 7.2 mi | 29.0 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Wayne Township (Armstrong County), PA (39.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Armstrong County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Boggs Township (Armstrong County) | 31.3 minutes (±4.7) |
| 19 (tie) | Atwood | 31.1 minutes (±6.7) |
| 19 (tie) | Parks Township | 31.1 minutes (±6.1) |
| 21 | Cadogan Township | 30.4 minutes (±7.0) |
| 22 | Worthington | 30.1 minutes (±5.8) |
| 23 | Plumcreek Township | 30.0 minutes (±3.0) |
| 24 | Rural Valley | 29.9 minutes (±3.4) |
| 25 | Kittanning Township | 29.0 minutes (±4.7) |
| 26 | Parker | 28.8 minutes (±5.2) |
| 27 | Kiskiminetas Township | 28.2 minutes (±3.7) |
| 28 | Gilpin Township | 28.0 minutes (±3.2) |
| 29 | West Franklin Township | 26.7 minutes (±4.2) |
| 30 | Applewold | 26.2 minutes (±6.6) |
Showing 13 of 45 places in Armstrong 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 Rural Valley
How long is the average commute in Rural Valley?
Workers who live in Rural Valley, PA take an average of 29.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Rural Valley without a car?
4.4% of households in Rural Valley have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Rural Valley?
3.5% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in Rural Valley worked from home, and 93.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rural Valley borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rural Valley borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rural Valley borough, Pennsylvania
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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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