How long is the commute from Cowan, TN?
Workers who live in Cowan, TN take an average of 27.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.5% of workers walk to work.
5.6% work from home.
4.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.7 minutes (±4.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Households without a car
- 4.7%
How people in Cowan get to work
| Means of transportation | Cowan | Franklin County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.8% (±8.9 points) | 81.3% | 75.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.1% (±6.6 points) | 6.5% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.5% (±4.0 points) | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±6.4 points) | 1.2% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.6% (±5.5 points) | 8.3% | 12.9% | 15.1% |
In Cowan, the average commute is not measurably different from Franklin County (25.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (25.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Cowan, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Franklin County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Franklin County, Cowan ranks 2 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 157 of 402.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Cowan
| Vehicles available | Cowan | Franklin County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.7% (±3.4 points) | 4.1% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.1% (±8.4 points) | 26.7% | 30.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.0% (±7.5 points) | 38.1% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.1% (±7.2 points) | 31.1% | 25.9% | 21.9% |
In Cowan, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Franklin County (4.1%).
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 Cowan
| Cowan | Franklin County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.6% (±5.5 points) | 8.3% (±1.5 points) | 12.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.5% (±4.8 points) | 92.6% (±1.6 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.3% (±5.4 points) | 83.5% (±2.1 points) | 89.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Cowan, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Franklin County (83.5%).
It is also lower than in Tennessee (89.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Cowan
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowan | — | 27.7 minutes (±4.0) | — |
| Decherd | 5.0 mi | 20.3 minutes (±3.6) | Lower |
| Winchester | 5.6 mi | 20.7 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Sewanee | 5.7 mi | 10.3 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Estill Springs | 9.5 mi | 23.4 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Monteagle | 11 mi | 25.8 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
| Tracy City | 16 mi | 49.8 minutes (±19.1) | Higher |
| Huntland | 16 mi | 29.5 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Tullahoma | 19 mi | 20.2 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Decherd, TN (20.3 minutes), Winchester, TN (20.7 minutes), Sewanee, TN (10.3 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Tracy City, TN (49.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Franklin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huntland | 29.5 minutes (±3.8) |
| 2 | Cowan | 27.7 minutes (±4.0) |
| 3 | Estill Springs | 23.4 minutes (±2.4) |
| 4 | Winchester | 20.7 minutes (±2.1) |
| 5 | Decherd | 20.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 6 | Sewanee | 10.3 minutes (±2.2) |
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 Cowan
How long is the average commute in Cowan?
Workers who live in Cowan, TN take an average of 27.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Cowan without a car?
4.7% of households in Cowan have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Cowan?
5.6% (±5.5 points) of workers who live in Cowan worked from home, and 83.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cowan city, Tennessee
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cowan city, Tennessee
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cowan 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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