How long is the commute from Parsons, WV?
Workers who live in Parsons, WV take an average of 32.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
5.1% of workers walk to work.
10.2% work from home.
18.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.0 minutes (±10.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Households without a car
- 18.5%
How people in Parsons get to work
| Means of transportation | Parsons | Tucker County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.2% (±10.6 points) | 73.1% | 78.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.4% (±9.9 points) | 9.2% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±7.7 points) | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.1% (±4.7 points) | 6.6% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±7.7 points) | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.2% (±8.1 points) | 10.6% | 9.1% | 15.1% |
In Parsons, the average commute is not measurably different from Tucker County (27.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (26.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Parsons, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Tucker County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Tucker County, Parsons ranks 1 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 43 of 261.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Parsons
| Vehicles available | Parsons | Tucker County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 18.5% (±6.8 points) | 12.1% | 8.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.9% (±10.2 points) | 34.6% | 34.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 23.5% (±5.7 points) | 34.4% | 36.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.0% (±6.2 points) | 18.8% | 20.9% | 21.9% |
In Parsons, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Tucker County (12.1%).
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 Parsons
| Parsons | Tucker County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.2% (±8.1 points) | 10.6% (±3.5 points) | 9.1% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 83.2% (±7.6 points) | 88.0% (±2.5 points) | 91.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 81.5% (±8.2 points) | 81.8% (±2.8 points) | 86.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Parsons, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Tucker County (81.8%).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (86.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Parsons
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parsons | — | 32.0 minutes (±10.0) | — |
| Hambleton | 1.9 mi | 22.1 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Hendricks | 3.0 mi | 20.5 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Montrose | 7.5 mi | 29.2 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Thomas | 11 mi | 18.7 minutes (±5.7) | Lower |
| Davis | 12 mi | 24.0 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Belington | 15 mi | 22.5 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Elkins | 15 mi | 11.5 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Junior | 17 mi | 16.8 minutes (±9.8) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Thomas, WV (18.7 minutes), Elkins, WV (11.5 minutes), Junior, WV (16.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Tucker County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parsons | 32.0 minutes (±10.0) |
| 2 | Davis | 24.0 minutes (±6.4) |
| 3 | Hambleton | 22.1 minutes (±6.2) |
| 4 | Hendricks | 20.5 minutes (±6.3) |
| 5 | Thomas | 18.7 minutes (±5.7) |
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 Parsons
How long is the average commute in Parsons?
Workers who live in Parsons, WV take an average of 32.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Parsons without a car?
18.5% of households in Parsons have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Parsons?
10.2% (±8.1 points) of workers who live in Parsons worked from home, and 81.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Parsons city, West Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Parsons city, West Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Parsons city, West Virginia
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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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