How long is the commute from Rockwood, TN?
Workers who live in Rockwood, TN take an average of 25.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.5% of workers walk to work.
7.8% work from home.
14.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.1 minutes (±4.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.8%
- Households without a car
- 14.3%
How people in Rockwood get to work
| Means of transportation | Rockwood | Roane County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.7% (±8.4 points) | 81.2% | 75.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.8% (±6.2 points) | 7.7% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.5% (±3.1 points) | 1.1% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±1.3 points) | 1.1% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.8% (±6.7 points) | 8.9% | 12.9% | 15.1% |
In Rockwood, the average commute is not measurably different from Roane County (28.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (25.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Rockwood, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Roane County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Roane County, Rockwood ranks 4 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 244 of 402.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Rockwood
| Vehicles available | Rockwood | Roane County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.3% (±6.2 points) | 5.9% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.8% (±7.2 points) | 23.3% | 30.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.8% (±7.3 points) | 36.7% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.2% (±8.1 points) | 34.1% | 25.9% | 21.9% |
In Rockwood, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Roane County (5.9%).
It is also higher than in Tennessee (5.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Rockwood
| Rockwood | Roane County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.8% (±6.7 points) | 8.9% (±1.6 points) | 12.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 86.4% (±6.4 points) | 93.1% (±1.4 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 80.8% (±7.2 points) | 89.2% (±1.9 points) | 89.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Rockwood, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Roane County (89.2%).
It is also lower than in Tennessee (89.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Rockwood
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwood | — | 25.1 minutes (±4.2) | — |
| Midtown | 5.7 mi | 29.4 minutes (±8.9) | Not measurably different |
| Harriman | 7.5 mi | 28.7 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Kingston | 9.5 mi | 27.1 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Oakdale | 11 mi | 56.3 minutes (±27.8) | Higher |
| Crab Orchard | 12 mi | 22.9 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Fairfield Glade | 14 mi | 18.8 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
| Spring City | 17 mi | 28.1 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Coalfield | 17 mi | 33.8 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Oakdale, TN (56.3 minutes), Coalfield, TN (33.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Roane County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midtown | 29.4 minutes (±8.9) |
| 2 | Harriman | 28.7 minutes (±4.5) |
| 3 | Kingston | 27.1 minutes (±4.6) |
| 4 | Rockwood | 25.1 minutes (±4.2) |
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 Rockwood
How long is the average commute in Rockwood?
Workers who live in Rockwood, TN take an average of 25.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Rockwood without a car?
14.3% of households in Rockwood have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Rockwood?
7.8% (±6.7 points) of workers who live in Rockwood worked from home, and 80.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockwood city, Tennessee
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockwood city, Tennessee
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockwood 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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Figures last updated on .
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