How long is the commute from Rand, WV?
Workers who live in Rand, WV take an average of 22.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.2% of workers drive alone to work.
2.3% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
10.9% work from home.
13.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.2 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 2.3%
- Work from home
- 10.9%
- Households without a car
- 13.1%
How people in Rand get to work
| Means of transportation | Rand | Kanawha County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.2% (±11.5 points) | 77.3% | 78.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.6% (±5.7 points) | 7.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.3% (±4.2 points) | 1.2% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±6.5 points) | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±6.5 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.9% (±10.2 points) | 9.6% | 9.1% | 15.1% |
In Rand, 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 Rand, 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, Rand ranks 13 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 154 of 261.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Rand
| Vehicles available | Rand | Kanawha County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.1% (±9.5 points) | 9.5% | 8.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.9% (±13.2 points) | 40.7% | 34.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.3% (±16.2 points) | 35.1% | 36.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.7% (±18.8 points) | 14.8% | 20.9% | 21.9% |
In Rand, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Kanawha County (9.5%).
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 Rand
| Rand | Kanawha County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.9% (±10.2 points) | 9.6% (±1.0 points) | 9.1% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.1% (±7.7 points) | 92.9% (±0.7 points) | 91.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 77.5% (±14.0 points) | 88.2% (±0.8 points) | 86.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Rand, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Kanawha County (88.2%).
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 Rand
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rand | — | 22.2 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Marmet | 2.5 mi | 21.6 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Belle | 3.6 mi | 17.9 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Coal Fork | 3.9 mi | 19.8 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
| Chesapeake | 4.4 mi | 22.2 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
| Charleston | 5.9 mi | 16.9 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| East Bank | 8.0 mi | 36.9 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| Cedar Grove | 8.0 mi | 36.3 minutes (±7.6) | Higher |
| South Charleston | 8.9 mi | 19.3 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Belle, WV (17.9 minutes), 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Nitro | 24.5 minutes (±3.5) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 20 places in Kanawha County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Rand is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Rand
How long is the average commute in Rand?
Workers who live in Rand, WV take an average of 22.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Rand without a car?
13.1% of households in Rand have no vehicle, and 2.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Rand?
10.9% (±10.2 points) of workers who live in Rand worked from home, and 77.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rand CDP, West Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rand CDP, West Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rand CDP, 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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Figures last updated on .
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