How long is the commute from Sweetwater, TN?
Workers who live in Sweetwater, TN take an average of 20.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
6.9% work from home.
9.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.0 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Households without a car
- 9.2%
How people in Sweetwater get to work
| Means of transportation | Sweetwater | Monroe County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.5% (±7.1 points) | 81.4% | 75.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.9% (±5.7 points) | 9.0% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.7 points) | 0.1% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.7 points) | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±1.8 points) | 0.6% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.9% (±4.1 points) | 7.3% | 12.9% | 15.1% |
In Sweetwater, the average commute is lower than in Monroe County (28.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Tennessee (25.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sweetwater, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Monroe County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Monroe County, Sweetwater ranks 4 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 356 of 402.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sweetwater
| Vehicles available | Sweetwater | Monroe County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.2% (±4.9 points) | 5.5% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 47.4% (±9.4 points) | 27.4% | 30.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 19.1% (±5.9 points) | 35.4% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.3% (±6.8 points) | 31.7% | 25.9% | 21.9% |
In Sweetwater, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Monroe County (5.5%).
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 Sweetwater
| Sweetwater | Monroe County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.9% (±4.1 points) | 7.3% (±1.7 points) | 12.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.8% (±5.1 points) | 88.4% (±2.2 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.5% (±4.9 points) | 85.1% (±2.0 points) | 89.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Sweetwater, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Monroe County (85.1%).
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 Sweetwater
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetwater | — | 20.0 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Philadelphia | 6.7 mi | 23.7 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Niota | 7.3 mi | 25.7 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Madisonville | 8.3 mi | 24.2 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Loudon | 11 mi | 19.6 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Englewood | 12 mi | 22.5 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Athens | 12 mi | 21.7 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Vonore | 13 mi | 26.6 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Tellico Village | 13 mi | 25.9 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Tellico Village, TN (25.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Monroe County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tellico Plains | 28.8 minutes (±5.3) |
| 2 | Vonore | 26.6 minutes (±6.3) |
| 3 | Madisonville | 24.2 minutes (±3.9) |
| 4 | Sweetwater | 20.0 minutes (±2.6) |
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 Sweetwater
How long is the average commute in Sweetwater?
Workers who live in Sweetwater, TN take an average of 20.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sweetwater without a car?
9.2% of households in Sweetwater have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sweetwater?
6.9% (±4.1 points) of workers who live in Sweetwater worked from home, and 87.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sweetwater city, Tennessee
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sweetwater city, Tennessee
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sweetwater city, 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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