How long is the commute from Fairmount, TN?
Workers who live in Fairmount, TN take an average of 26.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
26.8% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.7 minutes (±4.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 26.8%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Fairmount get to work
| Means of transportation | Fairmount | Hamilton County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.4% (±10.5 points) | 74.2% | 75.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.3% (±3.4 points) | 8.4% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.8 points) | 0.6% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±2.3 points) | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±4.8 points) | 0.9% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 26.8% (±9.6 points) | 14.3% | 12.9% | 15.1% |
In Fairmount, the average commute is higher than in Hamilton County (22.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (25.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fairmount, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Hamilton County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Hamilton County, Fairmount ranks 6 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 177 of 402.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fairmount
| Vehicles available | Fairmount | Hamilton County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±5.7 points) | 5.8% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 15.0% (±7.1 points) | 32.0% | 30.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 54.6% (±9.2 points) | 39.2% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 30.4% (±10.5 points) | 23.0% | 25.9% | 21.9% |
In Fairmount, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Hamilton County (5.8%).
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 Fairmount
| Fairmount | Hamilton County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 26.8% (±9.6 points) | 14.3% (±0.8 points) | 12.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.9% (±3.4 points) | 95.7% (±0.4 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.0% (±3.7 points) | 91.5% (±0.6 points) | 89.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Fairmount, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Hamilton County (91.5%).
It is also higher than in Tennessee (89.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Fairmount
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmount | — | 26.7 minutes (±4.1) | — |
| Walden | 2.0 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Lone Oak | 2.4 mi | 31.0 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
| Signal Mountain | 3.0 mi | 27.5 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Falling Water | 4.1 mi | 26.3 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Red Bank | 5.5 mi | 18.9 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Middle Valley | 7.5 mi | 24.4 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Mowbray Mountain | 8.6 mi | 28.7 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Powells Crossroads | 8.7 mi | 35.4 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Red Bank, TN (18.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Powells Crossroads, TN (35.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hamilton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flat Top Mountain | 33.4 minutes (±5.1) |
| 2 | Sale Creek | 32.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 3 | Mowbray Mountain | 28.7 minutes (±3.0) |
| 4 | Lakesite | 28.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 5 | Signal Mountain | 27.5 minutes (±3.9) |
| 6 | Fairmount | 26.7 minutes (±4.1) |
| 7 (tie) | Harrison | 26.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 7 (tie) | Soddy-Daisy | 26.5 minutes (±2.1) |
| 9 (tie) | Apison | 26.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 9 (tie) | Falling Water | 26.3 minutes (±5.8) |
| 11 | Walden | 25.4 minutes (±3.1) |
| 12 | Middle Valley | 24.4 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 12 of 18 places in Hamilton County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Fairmount is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Fairmount
How long is the average commute in Fairmount?
Workers who live in Fairmount, TN take an average of 26.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fairmount without a car?
0.0% of households in Fairmount have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fairmount?
26.8% (±9.6 points) of workers who live in Fairmount worked from home, and 96.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairmount CDP, Tennessee
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairmount CDP, Tennessee
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairmount CDP, 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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