How long is the commute from Tellico Plains, TN?
Workers who live in Tellico Plains, TN take an average of 28.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
87.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
3.2% work from home.
7.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.8 minutes (±5.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.2%
- Households without a car
- 7.9%
How people in Tellico Plains get to work
| Means of transportation | Tellico Plains | Monroe County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 87.3% (±7.6 points) | 81.4% | 75.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.8% (±6.2 points) | 9.0% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±11.2 points) | 0.1% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±1.3 points) | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±11.2 points) | 0.6% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.2% (±3.4 points) | 7.3% | 12.9% | 15.1% |
In Tellico Plains, the average commute is not measurably different from Monroe County (28.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (25.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Tellico Plains, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Monroe County, Tellico Plains ranks 1 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 130 of 402.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Tellico Plains
| Vehicles available | Tellico Plains | Monroe County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.9% (±5.1 points) | 5.5% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.3% (±11.5 points) | 27.4% | 30.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.0% (±13.1 points) | 35.4% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.8% (±9.2 points) | 31.7% | 25.9% | 21.9% |
In Tellico Plains, 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 Tellico Plains
| Tellico Plains | Monroe County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.2% (±3.4 points) | 7.3% (±1.7 points) | 12.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 87.8% (±10.8 points) | 88.4% (±2.2 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.8% (±5.9 points) | 85.1% (±2.0 points) | 89.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Tellico Plains, 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 Tellico Plains
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tellico Plains | — | 28.8 minutes (±5.3) | — |
| Englewood | 11 mi | 22.5 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Madisonville | 11 mi | 24.2 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Etowah | 13 mi | 20.7 minutes (±4.7) | Lower |
| Vonore | 16 mi | 26.6 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Niota | 18 mi | 25.7 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Athens | 18 mi | 21.7 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Sweetwater | 19 mi | 20.0 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Greenback | 21 mi | 30.4 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Englewood, TN (22.5 minutes), Etowah, TN (20.7 minutes), Athens, TN (21.7 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 Tellico Plains
How long is the average commute in Tellico Plains?
Workers who live in Tellico Plains, TN take an average of 28.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Tellico Plains without a car?
7.9% of households in Tellico Plains have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Tellico Plains?
3.2% (±3.4 points) of workers who live in Tellico Plains worked from home, and 89.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tellico Plains town, Tennessee
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tellico Plains town, Tennessee
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tellico Plains 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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