How long is the commute from Obion, TN?
Workers who live in Obion, TN take an average of 26.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
85.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
3.3% work from home.
12.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.9 minutes (±4.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.3%
- Households without a car
- 12.9%
How people in Obion get to work
| Means of transportation | Obion | Obion County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 85.0% (±8.6 points) | 81.7% | 75.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.6% (±5.7 points) | 10.3% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±8.0 points) | 0.1% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±1.8 points) | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.4% (±4.6 points) | 3.1% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.3% (±4.9 points) | 3.2% | 12.9% | 15.1% |
In Obion, the average commute is higher than in Obion County (20.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (25.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Obion, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Obion County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Obion County, Obion ranks 4 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 173 of 402.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Obion
| Vehicles available | Obion | Obion County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.9% (±9.0 points) | 5.9% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 47.2% (±12.9 points) | 35.1% | 30.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.4% (±10.0 points) | 38.0% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.5% (±7.3 points) | 21.0% | 25.9% | 21.9% |
In Obion, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Obion County (5.9%).
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 Obion
| Obion | Obion County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.3% (±4.9 points) | 3.2% (±1.1 points) | 12.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.7% (±10.7 points) | 89.2% (±1.8 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.9% (±11.0 points) | 83.7% (±2.1 points) | 89.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Obion, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Obion County (83.7%).
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 Obion
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obion | — | 26.9 minutes (±4.3) | — |
| Trimble | 3.7 mi | 30.0 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| Troy | 6.1 mi | 19.0 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Hornbeak | 8.5 mi | 29.4 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Kenton | 9.9 mi | 28.8 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Rives | 10 mi | 22.8 minutes (±7.9) | Not measurably different |
| Newbern | 11 mi | 16.9 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Yorkville | 12 mi | 26.1 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
| Samburg | 13 mi | 39.3 minutes (±9.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Troy, TN (19.0 minutes), Newbern, TN (16.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Samburg, TN (39.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Obion County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samburg | 39.3 minutes (±9.9) |
| 2 | Hornbeak | 29.4 minutes (±5.4) |
| 3 | Kenton | 28.8 minutes (±3.7) |
| 4 | Obion | 26.9 minutes (±4.3) |
| 5 | Rives | 22.8 minutes (±7.9) |
| 6 | Woodland Mills | 20.3 minutes (±4.1) |
| 7 | Troy | 19.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 8 | South Fulton | 17.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 9 | Union City | 16.5 minutes (±2.7) |
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 Obion
How long is the average commute in Obion?
Workers who live in Obion, TN take an average of 26.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Obion without a car?
12.9% of households in Obion have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Obion?
3.3% (±4.9 points) of workers who live in Obion worked from home, and 85.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Obion town, Tennessee
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Obion town, Tennessee
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Obion town, 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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