How long is the commute from Bluff City, TN?
Workers who live in Bluff City, TN take an average of 26.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
15.4% work from home.
0.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.1 minutes (±6.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 15.4%
- Households without a car
- 0.5%
How people in Bluff City get to work
| Means of transportation | Bluff City | Sullivan County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.3% (±10.9 points) | 79.5% | 75.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.0% (±8.1 points) | 7.2% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±4.5 points) | 1.0% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±1.1 points) | 1.5% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.4% (±11.1 points) | 10.6% | 12.9% | 15.1% |
In Bluff City, the average commute is not measurably different from Sullivan County (21.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (25.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bluff City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sullivan County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Sullivan County, Bluff City ranks 2 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 205 of 402.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bluff City
| Vehicles available | Bluff City | Sullivan County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | 4.8% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.5% (±6.9 points) | 30.9% | 30.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.2% (±9.0 points) | 37.5% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.8% (±8.8 points) | 26.9% | 25.9% | 21.9% |
In Bluff City, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Sullivan County (4.8%).
It is also lower than in Tennessee (5.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Bluff City
| Bluff City | Sullivan County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.4% (±11.1 points) | 10.6% (±0.8 points) | 12.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% (±3.0 points) | 92.3% (±0.8 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.8% (±3.7 points) | 88.1% (±1.0 points) | 89.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Bluff City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Sullivan County (88.1%).
It is also higher than in Tennessee (89.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Bluff City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluff City | — | 26.1 minutes (±6.4) | — |
| Blountville | 5.8 mi | 18.7 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Watauga | 6.4 mi | 18.9 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Biltmore | 7.0 mi | 26.2 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Walnut Hill | 7.5 mi | 21.7 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Bristol | 7.6 mi | 21.2 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Hunter | 8.1 mi | 25.6 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Elizabethton | 8.6 mi | 20.9 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Central | 8.7 mi | 19.4 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Watauga, TN (18.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sullivan County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sullivan Gardens | 28.3 minutes (±10.2) |
| 2 | Bluff City | 26.1 minutes (±6.4) |
| 3 | Bloomingdale | 25.5 minutes (±3.8) |
| 4 | Walnut Hill | 21.7 minutes (±3.5) |
| 5 | Bristol | 21.2 minutes (±1.8) |
| 6 | Colonial Heights | 19.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 7 | Kingsport | 19.1 minutes (±0.9) |
| 8 | Blountville | 18.7 minutes (±5.5) |
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 Bluff City
How long is the average commute in Bluff City?
Workers who live in Bluff City, TN take an average of 26.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bluff City without a car?
0.5% of households in Bluff City have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bluff City?
15.4% (±11.1 points) of workers who live in Bluff City worked from home, and 95.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bluff City city, Tennessee
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bluff City city, Tennessee
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bluff City city, Tennessee
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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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