How long is the commute from South Carthage, TN?
Workers who live in South Carthage, TN take an average of 39.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
7.3% work from home.
5.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 39.7 minutes (±12.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.3%
- Households without a car
- 5.9%
How people in South Carthage get to work
| Means of transportation | South Carthage | Smith County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.0% (±9.6 points) | 79.5% | 75.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 17.6% (±9.1 points) | 10.1% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.3 points) | 0.1% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | 0.2% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±1.8 points) | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.3% (±4.6 points) | 8.2% | 12.9% | 15.1% |
In South Carthage, the average commute is not measurably different from Smith County (32.2 minutes).
It is also higher than in Tennessee (25.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In South Carthage, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Smith County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Smith County, South Carthage ranks 1 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 19 of 402.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in South Carthage
| Vehicles available | South Carthage | Smith County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.9% (±3.5 points) | 3.9% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.3% (±10.6 points) | 22.5% | 30.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.0% (±9.4 points) | 33.1% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.8% (±8.2 points) | 40.5% | 25.9% | 21.9% |
In South Carthage, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Smith County (3.9%).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (5.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in South Carthage
| South Carthage | Smith County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.3% (±4.6 points) | 8.2% (±1.7 points) | 12.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.1% (±4.0 points) | 93.4% (±1.7 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.0% (±4.5 points) | 87.6% (±2.3 points) | 89.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In South Carthage, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Smith County (87.6%).
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 South Carthage
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carthage | — | 39.7 minutes (±12.4) | — |
| Carthage | 1.4 mi | 24.8 minutes (±4.5) | Lower |
| Gordonsville | 4.0 mi | 23.9 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
| Alexandria | 12 mi | 43.0 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Watertown | 14 mi | 28.4 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Hartsville | 15 mi | 33.9 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Dowelltown | 16 mi | 45.0 minutes (±11.8) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty | 16 mi | 36.2 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
| Baxter | 19 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Carthage, TN (24.8 minutes), Gordonsville, TN (23.9 minutes), Baxter, TN (25.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Smith County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Carthage | 39.7 minutes (±12.4) |
| 2 | Carthage | 24.8 minutes (±4.5) |
| 3 | Gordonsville | 23.9 minutes (±3.5) |
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 South Carthage
How long is the average commute in South Carthage?
Workers who live in South Carthage, TN take an average of 39.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in South Carthage without a car?
5.9% of households in South Carthage have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in South Carthage?
7.3% (±4.6 points) of workers who live in South Carthage worked from home, and 90.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Carthage town, Tennessee
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Carthage town, Tennessee
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Carthage town, 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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