How long is the commute from Bells, TN?
Workers who live in Bells, TN take an average of 21.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
94.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
2.3% work from home.
11.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.2 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.3%
- Households without a car
- 11.2%
How people in Bells get to work
| Means of transportation | Bells | Crockett County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 94.7% (±3.3 points) | 87.5% | 75.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.8% (±2.9 points) | 5.2% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±3.7 points) | 0.7% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 0.5% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.3% (±2.0 points) | 6.1% | 12.9% | 15.1% |
In Bells, the average commute is lower than in Crockett County (24.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Tennessee (25.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bells, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Crockett County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Crockett County, Bells ranks 5 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 334 of 402.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bells
| Vehicles available | Bells | Crockett County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.2% (±8.4 points) | 7.2% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.9% (±12.5 points) | 27.0% | 30.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.9% (±11.0 points) | 38.5% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.0% (±10.8 points) | 27.3% | 25.9% | 21.9% |
In Bells, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Crockett County (7.2%).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (5.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Bells
| Bells | Crockett County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.3% (±2.0 points) | 6.1% (±2.2 points) | 12.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.5% (±3.3 points) | 88.8% (±2.5 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.0% (±4.0 points) | 86.5% (±2.3 points) | 89.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Bells, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Crockett County (86.5%).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (89.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Bells
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bells | — | 21.2 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Alamo | 4.7 mi | 22.6 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Gadsden | 6.8 mi | 29.0 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Maury City | 10 mi | 26.5 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Humboldt | 13 mi | 17.5 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Brownsville | 13 mi | 23.5 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Three Way | 13 mi | 25.8 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Jackson | 15 mi | 18.2 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Friendship | 16 mi | 27.6 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Humboldt, TN (17.5 minutes), Jackson, TN (18.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Gadsden, TN (29.0 minutes), Maury City, TN (26.5 minutes), Three Way, TN (25.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Crockett County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gadsden | 29.0 minutes (±4.0) |
| 2 | Friendship | 27.6 minutes (±2.8) |
| 3 | Maury City | 26.5 minutes (±3.6) |
| 4 | Alamo | 22.6 minutes (±3.3) |
| 5 | Bells | 21.2 minutes (±2.3) |
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 Bells
How long is the average commute in Bells?
Workers who live in Bells, TN take an average of 21.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bells without a car?
11.2% of households in Bells have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bells?
2.3% (±2.0 points) of workers who live in Bells worked from home, and 93.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bells city, Tennessee
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bells city, Tennessee
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bells city, Tennessee
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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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