How long is the commute from Whitwell, TN?
Workers who live in Whitwell, TN take an average of 37.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.0% of workers walk to work.
13.0% work from home.
8.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 37.1 minutes (±4.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 13.0%
- Households without a car
- 8.1%
How people in Whitwell get to work
| Means of transportation | Whitwell | Marion County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.6% (±11.7 points) | 74.5% | 75.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.3% (±4.7 points) | 9.1% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.2 points) | 0.9% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.0% (±3.5 points) | 0.8% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±2.2 points) | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.0% (±10.2 points) | 13.1% | 12.9% | 15.1% |
In Whitwell, the average commute is not measurably different from Marion County (33.9 minutes).
It is also higher than in Tennessee (25.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Whitwell, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Marion County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Marion County, Whitwell ranks 1 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 29 of 402.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Whitwell
| Vehicles available | Whitwell | Marion County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.1% (±4.6 points) | 4.2% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.2% (±8.5 points) | 21.1% | 30.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.7% (±9.9 points) | 37.9% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 40.9% (±12.1 points) | 36.8% | 25.9% | 21.9% |
In Whitwell, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Marion County (4.2%).
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 Whitwell
| Whitwell | Marion County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.0% (±10.2 points) | 13.1% (±2.4 points) | 12.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 86.9% (±5.8 points) | 90.7% (±1.6 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.8% (±5.8 points) | 85.3% (±3.2 points) | 89.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Whitwell, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Marion County (85.3%).
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 Whitwell
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitwell | — | 37.1 minutes (±4.5) | — |
| Powells Crossroads | 2.1 mi | 35.4 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Lone Oak | 8.7 mi | 31.0 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
| Jasper | 10 mi | 30.5 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Signal Mountain | 11 mi | 27.5 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
| Fairmount | 11 mi | 26.7 minutes (±4.1) | Lower |
| Palmer | 12 mi | 40.2 minutes (±9.2) | Not measurably different |
| Walden | 12 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| Kimball | 13 mi | 26.1 minutes (±4.6) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Signal Mountain, TN (27.5 minutes), Fairmount, TN (26.7 minutes), Walden, TN (25.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Marion County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitwell | 37.1 minutes (±4.5) |
| 2 | Powells Crossroads | 35.4 minutes (±3.3) |
| 3 | Jasper | 30.5 minutes (±6.4) |
| 4 | South Pittsburg | 26.3 minutes (±3.7) |
| 5 | Kimball | 26.1 minutes (±4.6) |
| 6 | New Hope | 23.6 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 Whitwell
How long is the average commute in Whitwell?
Workers who live in Whitwell, TN take an average of 37.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Whitwell without a car?
8.1% of households in Whitwell have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Whitwell?
13.0% (±10.2 points) of workers who live in Whitwell worked from home, and 86.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitwell city, Tennessee
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitwell city, Tennessee
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitwell 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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