How long is the commute from Spurgeon, TN?
Workers who live in Spurgeon, TN take an average of 19.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
21.8% work from home.
9.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.9 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 21.8%
- Households without a car
- 9.7%
How people in Spurgeon get to work
| Means of transportation | Spurgeon | Washington County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.9% (±10.7 points) | 77.3% | 75.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.8% (±5.1 points) | 7.4% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.4 points) | 0.3% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.4 points) | 1.4% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.5% (±3.9 points) | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 21.8% (±9.5 points) | 11.9% | 12.9% | 15.1% |
In Spurgeon, the average commute is not measurably different from Washington County (21.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Tennessee (25.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Spurgeon, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Washington County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Washington County, Spurgeon ranks 4 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 357 of 402.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Spurgeon
| Vehicles available | Spurgeon | Washington County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.7% (±7.3 points) | 5.2% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.7% (±9.5 points) | 31.4% | 30.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.9% (±9.3 points) | 36.6% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.7% (±7.1 points) | 26.8% | 25.9% | 21.9% |
In Spurgeon, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Washington County (5.2%).
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 Spurgeon
| Spurgeon | Washington County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 21.8% (±9.5 points) | 11.9% (±1.2 points) | 12.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% (±2.7 points) | 95.0% (±0.7 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.9% (±3.4 points) | 89.0% (±1.0 points) | 89.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Spurgeon, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Washington County (89.0%).
It is also higher than in Tennessee (89.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Spurgeon
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spurgeon | — | 19.9 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Gray | 1.8 mi | 28.6 minutes (±7.5) | Higher |
| Oak Grove | 2.0 mi | 26.4 minutes (±8.3) | Not measurably different |
| Colonial Heights | 3.8 mi | 19.3 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Kingsport | 6.9 mi | 19.1 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Sullivan Gardens | 7.8 mi | 28.3 minutes (±10.2) | Not measurably different |
| Johnson City | 8.4 mi | 18.7 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Fall Branch | 9.3 mi | 27.7 minutes (±10.0) | Not measurably different |
| Blountville | 9.6 mi | 18.7 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Gray, TN (28.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gray | 28.6 minutes (±7.5) |
| 2 | Fall Branch | 27.7 minutes (±10.0) |
| 3 | Oak Grove | 26.4 minutes (±8.3) |
| 4 | Spurgeon | 19.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 5 | Jonesborough | 19.1 minutes (±2.6) |
| 6 | Johnson City | 18.7 minutes (±0.7) |
Spurgeon 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 Spurgeon
How long is the average commute in Spurgeon?
Workers who live in Spurgeon, TN take an average of 19.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Spurgeon without a car?
9.7% of households in Spurgeon have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Spurgeon?
21.8% (±9.5 points) of workers who live in Spurgeon worked from home, and 94.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spurgeon CDP, Tennessee
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spurgeon CDP, Tennessee
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spurgeon 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 Spurgeon CDP, Tennessee (place:70680, in state:47).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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