How long is the commute from Signal Mountain, TN?
Workers who live in Signal Mountain, TN take an average of 27.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.2% of workers walk to work.
26.1% work from home.
2.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.5 minutes (±3.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 26.1%
- Households without a car
- 2.9%
How people in Signal Mountain get to work
| Means of transportation | Signal Mountain | Hamilton County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.0% (±6.7 points) | 74.2% | 75.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.8% (±1.3 points) | 8.4% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.2 points) | 0.6% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.2% (±1.9 points) | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.2 points) | 0.9% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 26.1% (±6.3 points) | 14.3% | 12.9% | 15.1% |
In Signal Mountain, 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 Signal Mountain, 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 lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Hamilton County, Signal Mountain ranks 5 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 164 of 402.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Signal Mountain
| Vehicles available | Signal Mountain | Hamilton County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% (±2.4 points) | 5.8% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.6% (±6.6 points) | 32.0% | 30.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.9% (±6.9 points) | 39.2% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.6% (±6.4 points) | 23.0% | 25.9% | 21.9% |
In Signal Mountain, 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 Signal Mountain
| Signal Mountain | Hamilton County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 26.1% (±6.3 points) | 14.3% (±0.8 points) | 12.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.4% (±3.1 points) | 95.7% (±0.4 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.7% (±4.2 points) | 91.5% (±0.6 points) | 89.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Signal Mountain, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Hamilton County (91.5%).
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 Signal Mountain
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signal Mountain | — | 27.5 minutes (±3.9) | — |
| Walden | 2.2 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Fairmount | 3.0 mi | 26.7 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Red Bank | 3.4 mi | 18.9 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Lone Oak | 4.2 mi | 31.0 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
| Falling Water | 5.9 mi | 26.3 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Chattanooga | 7.5 mi | 18.5 minutes (±0.5) | Lower |
| Powells Crossroads | 8.6 mi | 35.4 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Middle Valley | 8.8 mi | 24.4 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Red Bank, TN (18.9 minutes), Chattanooga, TN (18.5 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) |
Showing 11 of 18 places in Hamilton County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Signal Mountain
How long is the average commute in Signal Mountain?
Workers who live in Signal Mountain, TN take an average of 27.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Signal Mountain without a car?
2.9% of households in Signal Mountain have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Signal Mountain?
26.1% (±6.3 points) of workers who live in Signal Mountain worked from home, and 92.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Signal Mountain town, Tennessee
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Signal Mountain town, Tennessee
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Signal Mountain town, 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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