How long is the commute from Cookeville, TN?
Workers who live in Cookeville, TN take an average of 18.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
3.5% of workers walk to work.
10.7% work from home.
5.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.9 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 10.7%
- Households without a car
- 5.1%
How people in Cookeville get to work
| Means of transportation | Cookeville | Putnam County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.5% (±2.9 points) | 78.6% | 75.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.3% (±2.2 points) | 8.7% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.4 points) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.5% (±1.6 points) | 2.0% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.4 points) | 0.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.7% (±2.4 points) | 10.1% | 12.9% | 15.1% |
In Cookeville, the average commute is lower than in Putnam County (21.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Tennessee (25.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Cookeville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Putnam County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Putnam County, Cookeville ranks 4 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 370 of 402.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Cookeville
| Vehicles available | Cookeville | Putnam County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% (±1.6 points) | 3.8% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.2% (±3.0 points) | 31.7% | 30.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.6% (±3.2 points) | 36.7% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.0% (±2.4 points) | 27.9% | 25.9% | 21.9% |
In Cookeville, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Putnam County (3.8%).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (5.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Cookeville
| Cookeville | Putnam County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.7% (±2.4 points) | 10.1% (±1.3 points) | 12.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.6% (±1.3 points) | 94.2% (±1.2 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.3% (±2.6 points) | 87.9% (±1.7 points) | 89.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Cookeville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Putnam County (87.9%).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (89.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Cookeville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookeville | — | 18.9 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| Algood | 5.2 mi | 21.7 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Baxter | 6.8 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Dodson Branch | 12 mi | 38.6 minutes (±12.4) | Higher |
| Monterey | 14 mi | 20.8 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Sparta | 15 mi | 17.4 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Gainesboro | 17 mi | 25.3 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
| Livingston | 20 mi | 20.7 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Doyle | 20 mi | 22.6 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Baxter, TN (25.4 minutes), Dodson Branch, TN (38.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Putnam County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baxter | 25.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 2 | Algood | 21.7 minutes (±5.9) |
| 3 | Monterey | 20.8 minutes (±3.1) |
| 4 | Cookeville | 18.9 minutes (±1.2) |
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 Cookeville
How long is the average commute in Cookeville?
Workers who live in Cookeville, TN take an average of 18.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Cookeville without a car?
5.1% of households in Cookeville have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Cookeville?
10.7% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in Cookeville worked from home, and 88.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cookeville city, Tennessee
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cookeville city, Tennessee
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cookeville 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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