How long is the commute from Appalachia, VA?
Workers who live in Appalachia, VA take an average of 22.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
12.4% work from home.
14.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.6 minutes (±3.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 12.4%
- Households without a car
- 14.6%
How people in Appalachia get to work
| Means of transportation | Appalachia | Wise County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.0% (±7.8 points) | 77.3% | 67.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.5% (±2.7 points) | 8.9% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±7.9 points) | 0.2% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±1.6 points) | 2.3% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±7.9 points) | 0.6% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.4% (±6.7 points) | 10.7% | 18.3% | 15.1% |
In Appalachia, the average commute is not measurably different from Wise County (24.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Virginia (27.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Appalachia, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Wise County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (2.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Wise County, Appalachia ranks 2 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 335 of 463.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Appalachia
| Vehicles available | Appalachia | Wise County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.6% (±6.4 points) | 9.1% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.8% (±8.8 points) | 28.7% | 31.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.7% (±9.9 points) | 36.8% | 37.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.9% (±10.6 points) | 25.4% | 25.5% | 21.9% |
In Appalachia, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Wise County (9.1%).
It is also higher than in Virginia (6.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Appalachia
| Appalachia | Wise County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.4% (±6.7 points) | 10.7% (±2.1 points) | 18.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.5% (±4.2 points) | 92.1% (±1.7 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 77.8% (±8.8 points) | 84.4% (±2.3 points) | 91.0% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Appalachia, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Wise County (84.4%).
It is also lower than in Virginia (91.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Appalachia
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachia | — | 22.6 minutes (±3.6) | — |
| Big Stone Gap | 3.6 mi | 18.7 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Lynch | 7.5 mi | 32.9 minutes (±10.1) | Not measurably different |
| Benham | 9.4 mi | 14.4 minutes (±4.6) | Lower |
| Norton | 9.4 mi | 20.0 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Cumberland | 12 mi | 23.8 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
| Wise | 13 mi | 19.9 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Duffield | 13 mi | 20.0 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Whitesburg | 14 mi | 17.9 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Benham, KY (14.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Wise County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pound | 27.4 minutes (±6.2) |
| 2 | Appalachia | 22.6 minutes (±3.6) |
| 3 | St. Paul | 22.4 minutes (±5.2) |
| 4 | Wise | 19.9 minutes (±5.1) |
| 5 | Coeburn | 19.2 minutes (±4.5) |
| 6 | Big Stone Gap | 18.7 minutes (±5.1) |
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 Appalachia
How long is the average commute in Appalachia?
Workers who live in Appalachia, VA take an average of 22.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Appalachia without a car?
14.6% of households in Appalachia have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Appalachia?
12.4% (±6.7 points) of workers who live in Appalachia worked from home, and 77.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Appalachia town, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Appalachia town, Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Appalachia town, Virginia
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 Appalachia town, Virginia (place:02040, in state:51).
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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