How long is the commute from Rocky Top, TN?
Workers who live in Rocky Top, TN take an average of 23.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
91.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
3.7% work from home.
13.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.4 minutes (±3.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Households without a car
- 13.3%
How people in Rocky Top get to work
| Means of transportation | Rocky Top | Anderson County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 91.2% (±6.0 points) | 76.8% | 75.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.7% (±3.8 points) | 8.4% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±7.2 points) | 0.1% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.9 points) | 0.8% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±7.2 points) | 0.8% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.7% (±3.2 points) | 13.1% | 12.9% | 15.1% |
In Rocky Top, the average commute is not measurably different from Anderson County (24.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (25.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Rocky Top, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Anderson County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Anderson County, Rocky Top ranks 4 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 290 of 402.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Rocky Top
| Vehicles available | Rocky Top | Anderson County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.3% (±6.0 points) | 5.6% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.5% (±9.4 points) | 30.7% | 30.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.8% (±12.1 points) | 35.1% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.4% (±7.2 points) | 28.6% | 25.9% | 21.9% |
In Rocky Top, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Anderson County (5.6%).
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 Rocky Top
| Rocky Top | Anderson County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.7% (±3.2 points) | 13.1% (±1.7 points) | 12.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.8% (±3.4 points) | 94.7% (±0.9 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.5% (±6.4 points) | 90.2% (±1.2 points) | 89.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Rocky Top, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Anderson County (90.2%).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (89.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Rocky Top
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Top | — | 23.4 minutes (±3.4) | — |
| Norris | 5.2 mi | 26.0 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Caryville | 6.5 mi | 25.4 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Jacksboro | 7.9 mi | 23.1 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Clinton | 8.9 mi | 23.6 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| La Follette | 10 mi | 28.0 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Fincastle | 14 mi | 34.1 minutes (±9.5) | Higher |
| Powell | 15 mi | 24.7 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Halls (community) | 16 mi | 25.4 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fincastle, TN (34.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Anderson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norris | 26.0 minutes (±5.1) |
| 2 | Oliver Springs | 25.4 minutes (±4.7) |
| 3 | Clinton | 23.6 minutes (±1.5) |
| 4 | Rocky Top | 23.4 minutes (±3.4) |
| 5 | Oak Ridge | 21.7 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 Rocky Top
How long is the average commute in Rocky Top?
Workers who live in Rocky Top, TN take an average of 23.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Rocky Top without a car?
13.3% of households in Rocky Top have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Rocky Top?
3.7% (±3.2 points) of workers who live in Rocky Top worked from home, and 84.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rocky Top city, Tennessee
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rocky Top city, Tennessee
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rocky Top 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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