How long is the commute from Seymour, TN?
Workers who live in Seymour, TN take an average of 28.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
11.5% work from home.
1.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.5 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 11.5%
- Households without a car
- 1.2%
How people in Seymour get to work
| Means of transportation | Seymour | Sevier County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.0% (±4.2 points) | 79.1% | 75.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.0% (±2.2 points) | 12.4% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.8 points) | 0.9% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±1.0 points) | 0.4% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.5% (±3.9 points) | 6.9% | 12.9% | 15.1% |
In Seymour, the average commute is higher than in Sevier County (26.6 minutes).
It is also higher than in Tennessee (25.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Seymour, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sevier County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Sevier County, Seymour ranks 2 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 139 of 402.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Seymour
| Vehicles available | Seymour | Sevier County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.2% (±1.0 points) | 4.1% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.9% (±4.9 points) | 27.0% | 30.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.0% (±5.9 points) | 37.8% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 33.0% (±5.7 points) | 31.1% | 25.9% | 21.9% |
In Seymour, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Sevier County (4.1%).
It is also lower than in Tennessee (5.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Seymour
| Seymour | Sevier County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.5% (±3.9 points) | 6.9% (±1.3 points) | 12.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.7% (±2.0 points) | 94.1% (±1.1 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.0% (±3.6 points) | 86.5% (±1.5 points) | 89.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Seymour, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Sevier County (86.5%).
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 Seymour
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seymour | — | 28.5 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| Sevierville | 10 mi | 23.7 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Rockford | 10 mi | 19.2 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| John Sevier | 11 mi | 27.1 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Eagleton Village | 12 mi | 24.1 minutes (±3.8) | Lower |
| Knoxville | 12 mi | 20.2 minutes (±0.5) | Lower |
| Alcoa | 12 mi | 23.8 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Pigeon Forge | 13 mi | 21.4 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Mascot | 13 mi | 28.1 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sevierville, TN (23.7 minutes), Rockford, TN (19.2 minutes), Eagleton Village, TN (24.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sevier County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pittman Center | 37.2 minutes (±18.8) |
| 2 | Seymour | 28.5 minutes (±1.2) |
| 3 | Sevierville | 23.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 4 | Pigeon Forge | 21.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 5 | Gatlinburg | 18.8 minutes (±3.0) |
Seymour 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 Seymour
How long is the average commute in Seymour?
Workers who live in Seymour, TN take an average of 28.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Seymour without a car?
1.2% of households in Seymour have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Seymour?
11.5% (±3.9 points) of workers who live in Seymour worked from home, and 92.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Seymour CDP, Tennessee
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Seymour CDP, Tennessee
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Seymour CDP, Tennessee
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Seymour CDP, Tennessee (place:67200, in state:47).
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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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