How long is the commute from Philippi, WV?
Workers who live in Philippi, WV take an average of 28.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
15.4% of workers walk to work.
6.4% work from home.
8.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.4 minutes (±7.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.4%
- Households without a car
- 8.6%
How people in Philippi get to work
| Means of transportation | Philippi | Barbour County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.2% (±10.3 points) | 80.1% | 78.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.0% (±3.6 points) | 6.6% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 15.4% (±9.5 points) | 3.4% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±1.7 points) | 3.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.4% (±5.2 points) | 6.6% | 9.1% | 15.1% |
In Philippi, the average commute is not measurably different from Barbour County (30.1 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 Philippi, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Barbour County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Barbour County, Philippi ranks 1 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 76 of 261.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Philippi
| Vehicles available | Philippi | Barbour County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.6% (±6.3 points) | 6.5% | 8.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.2% (±10.9 points) | 30.5% | 34.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.8% (±10.3 points) | 37.3% | 36.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.4% (±7.3 points) | 25.7% | 20.9% | 21.9% |
In Philippi, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Barbour County (6.5%).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (8.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Philippi
| Philippi | Barbour County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.4% (±5.2 points) | 6.6% (±2.4 points) | 9.1% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.2% (±7.3 points) | 88.8% (±2.8 points) | 91.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 80.6% (±10.4 points) | 84.3% (±3.0 points) | 86.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Philippi, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Barbour County (84.3%).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (86.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Philippi
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philippi | — | 28.4 minutes (±7.0) | — |
| Flemington | 9.2 mi | 25.1 minutes (±7.8) | Not measurably different |
| Belington | 11 mi | 22.5 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Junior | 13 mi | 16.8 minutes (±9.8) | Not measurably different |
| Grafton | 13 mi | 22.5 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Montrose | 14 mi | 29.2 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Buckhannon | 14 mi | 20.3 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Bridgeport | 15 mi | 18.9 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Anmoore | 15 mi | 14.4 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bridgeport, WV (18.9 minutes), Anmoore, WV (14.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Barbour County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philippi | 28.4 minutes (±7.0) |
| 2 | Belington | 22.5 minutes (±4.4) |
| 3 | Junior | 16.8 minutes (±9.8) |
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 Philippi
How long is the average commute in Philippi?
Workers who live in Philippi, WV take an average of 28.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Philippi without a car?
8.6% of households in Philippi have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Philippi?
6.4% (±5.2 points) of workers who live in Philippi worked from home, and 80.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Philippi city, West Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Philippi city, West Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Philippi 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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Figures last updated on .
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