How long is the commute from Saltville, VA?
Workers who live in Saltville, VA take an average of 21.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
90.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
3.1% work from home.
6.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.7 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.1%
- Households without a car
- 6.4%
How people in Saltville get to work
| Means of transportation | Saltville | Smyth County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 90.6% (±5.4 points) | 82.8% | 67.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.8% (±4.5 points) | 9.5% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.4 points) | 0.1% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±4.4 points) | 0.6% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 1.0% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.1% (±2.9 points) | 6.1% | 18.3% | 15.1% |
In Saltville, the average commute is not measurably different from Smyth County (22.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Virginia (27.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Saltville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Smyth County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (2.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Smyth County, Saltville ranks 1 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 354 of 463.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Saltville
| Vehicles available | Saltville | Smyth County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.4% (±4.6 points) | 6.5% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.9% (±8.2 points) | 31.5% | 31.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.8% (±7.9 points) | 37.4% | 37.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.0% (±7.8 points) | 24.7% | 25.5% | 21.9% |
In Saltville, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Smyth County (6.5%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (6.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Saltville
| Saltville | Smyth County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.1% (±2.9 points) | 6.1% (±1.6 points) | 18.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.3% (±3.9 points) | 88.6% (±1.7 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.4% (±6.5 points) | 80.2% (±2.6 points) | 91.0% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Saltville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Smyth County (80.2%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (91.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Saltville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltville | — | 21.7 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Glade Spring | 6.0 mi | 20.8 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Chilhowie | 6.9 mi | 18.8 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Emory | 7.5 mi | 33.0 minutes (±18.3) | Not measurably different |
| Adwolf | 11 mi | 18.0 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Claypool Hill | 13 mi | 23.8 minutes (±9.1) | Not measurably different |
| Marion | 14 mi | 16.9 minutes (±3.8) | Lower |
| Cedar Bluff | 15 mi | 24.2 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Richlands | 15 mi | 27.9 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Marion, VA (16.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Smyth County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saltville | 21.7 minutes (±2.2) |
| 2 | Chilhowie | 18.8 minutes (±2.2) |
| 3 | Adwolf | 18.0 minutes (±3.7) |
| 4 | Marion | 16.9 minutes (±3.8) |
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 Saltville
How long is the average commute in Saltville?
Workers who live in Saltville, VA take an average of 21.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Saltville without a car?
6.4% of households in Saltville have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Saltville?
3.1% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in Saltville worked from home, and 87.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Saltville town, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Saltville town, Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Saltville 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 Saltville town, Virginia (place:70096, in state:51).
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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