How long is the commute from Marmet, WV?
Workers who live in Marmet, WV take an average of 21.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.1% of workers drive alone to work.
10.5% take public transportation.
3.1% of workers walk to work.
5.0% work from home.
14.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.6 minutes (±3.8)
- Public transportation
- 10.5%
- Work from home
- 5.0%
- Households without a car
- 14.8%
How people in Marmet get to work
| Means of transportation | Marmet | Kanawha County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.1% (±12.0 points) | 77.3% | 78.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.8% (±8.7 points) | 7.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 10.5% (±10.8 points) | 1.2% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.1% (±2.2 points) | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.5% (±3.7 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.0% (±3.5 points) | 9.6% | 9.1% | 15.1% |
In Marmet, the average commute is not measurably different from Kanawha County (21.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in West Virginia (26.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Marmet, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kanawha County (1.2%).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Kanawha County, Marmet ranks 14 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 161 of 261.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Marmet
| Vehicles available | Marmet | Kanawha County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.8% (±5.9 points) | 9.5% | 8.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.6% (±10.2 points) | 40.7% | 34.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.6% (±11.7 points) | 35.1% | 36.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 8.9% (±4.4 points) | 14.8% | 20.9% | 21.9% |
In Marmet, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Kanawha County (9.5%).
It is also higher than in West Virginia (8.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Marmet
| Marmet | Kanawha County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.0% (±3.5 points) | 9.6% (±1.0 points) | 9.1% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.7% (±4.7 points) | 92.9% (±0.7 points) | 91.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.1% (±4.4 points) | 88.2% (±0.8 points) | 86.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Marmet, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Kanawha County (88.2%).
It is also higher than in West Virginia (86.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Marmet
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marmet | — | 21.6 minutes (±3.8) | — |
| Belle | 2.2 mi | 17.9 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Rand | 2.5 mi | 22.2 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Chesapeake | 2.6 mi | 22.2 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
| Coal Fork | 6.3 mi | 19.8 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
| East Bank | 7.4 mi | 36.9 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| Cedar Grove | 7.6 mi | 36.3 minutes (±7.6) | Higher |
| Charleston | 7.8 mi | 16.9 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Glasgow | 8.8 mi | 22.2 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Charleston, WV (16.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: East Bank, WV (36.9 minutes), Cedar Grove, WV (36.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kanawha County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Pinch | 24.2 minutes (±3.2) |
| 9 | Tornado | 24.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 10 | Sissonville | 23.6 minutes (±3.4) |
| 11 (tie) | Chesapeake | 22.2 minutes (±7.5) |
| 11 (tie) | Glasgow | 22.2 minutes (±7.2) |
| 11 (tie) | Rand | 22.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 14 | Marmet | 21.6 minutes (±3.8) |
| 15 | St. Albans | 20.8 minutes (±1.5) |
| 16 | Coal Fork | 19.8 minutes (±6.7) |
| 17 | Dunbar | 19.7 minutes (±2.2) |
| 18 | South Charleston | 19.3 minutes (±1.9) |
| 19 | Belle | 17.9 minutes (±2.3) |
| 20 | Charleston | 16.9 minutes (±1.2) |
Showing 13 of 20 places in Kanawha County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Marmet
How long is the average commute in Marmet?
Workers who live in Marmet, WV take an average of 21.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Marmet without a car?
14.8% of households in Marmet have no vehicle, and 10.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Marmet?
5.0% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in Marmet worked from home, and 91.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marmet city, West Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marmet city, West Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marmet city, West Virginia
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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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