How long is the commute from Smithville, TN?
Workers who live in Smithville, TN take an average of 15.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
2.2% of workers walk to work.
1.1% work from home.
18.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.1 minutes (±4.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 1.1%
- Households without a car
- 18.4%
How people in Smithville get to work
| Means of transportation | Smithville | DeKalb County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.7% (±12.3 points) | 81.7% | 75.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 21.2% (±12.2 points) | 9.6% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±1.1 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.2% (±3.7 points) | 0.9% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 0.8% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 1.1% (±1.9 points) | 6.6% | 12.9% | 15.1% |
In Smithville, the average commute is lower than in DeKalb County (29.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Tennessee (25.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Smithville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from DeKalb County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In DeKalb County, Smithville ranks 4 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 400 of 402.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Smithville
| Vehicles available | Smithville | DeKalb County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 18.4% (±9.2 points) | 7.0% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.0% (±7.5 points) | 24.1% | 30.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.9% (±9.7 points) | 40.6% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.7% (±6.4 points) | 28.3% | 25.9% | 21.9% |
In Smithville, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in DeKalb County (7.0%).
It is also higher than in Tennessee (5.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Smithville
| Smithville | DeKalb County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 1.1% (±1.9 points) | 6.6% (±2.3 points) | 12.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 80.0% (±8.9 points) | 89.1% (±3.2 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 71.4% (±10.8 points) | 83.2% (±4.1 points) | 89.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Smithville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in DeKalb County (83.2%).
It is also lower than in Tennessee (89.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Smithville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithville | — | 15.1 minutes (±4.1) | — |
| Dowelltown | 7.7 mi | 45.0 minutes (±11.8) | Higher |
| Liberty | 9.3 mi | 36.2 minutes (±6.7) | Higher |
| Alexandria | 14 mi | 43.0 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
| Auburntown | 15 mi | 39.4 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
| Woodbury | 17 mi | 34.8 minutes (±6.3) | Higher |
| Gordonsville | 17 mi | 23.9 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Centertown | 17 mi | 31.7 minutes (±7.6) | Higher |
| Baxter | 17 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Dowelltown, TN (45.0 minutes), Liberty, TN (36.2 minutes), Alexandria, TN (43.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across DeKalb County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dowelltown | 45.0 minutes (±11.8) |
| 2 | Alexandria | 43.0 minutes (±5.2) |
| 3 | Liberty | 36.2 minutes (±6.7) |
| 4 | Smithville | 15.1 minutes (±4.1) |
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 Smithville
How long is the average commute in Smithville?
Workers who live in Smithville, TN take an average of 15.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Smithville without a car?
18.4% of households in Smithville have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Smithville?
1.1% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in Smithville worked from home, and 71.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Smithville city, Tennessee
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Smithville city, Tennessee
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Smithville 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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