How long is the commute from Shady Spring, WV?
Workers who live in Shady Spring, WV take an average of 27.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
86.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
8.0% work from home.
2.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.0 minutes (±4.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.0%
- Households without a car
- 2.6%
How people in Shady Spring get to work
| Means of transportation | Shady Spring | Raleigh County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 86.2% (±8.5 points) | 82.3% | 78.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.1% (±5.1 points) | 6.6% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.5 points) | 0.1% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.5 points) | 0.9% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±1.1 points) | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.0% (±6.6 points) | 8.4% | 9.1% | 15.1% |
In Shady Spring, the average commute is not measurably different from Raleigh County (23.6 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 Shady Spring, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Raleigh County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Raleigh County, Shady Spring ranks 4 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 87 of 261.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Shady Spring
| Vehicles available | Shady Spring | Raleigh County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% (±2.7 points) | 8.9% | 8.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.3% (±13.3 points) | 34.6% | 34.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.7% (±13.4 points) | 37.2% | 36.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.4% (±7.3 points) | 19.3% | 20.9% | 21.9% |
In Shady Spring, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Raleigh County (8.9%).
It is also lower than in West Virginia (8.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Shady Spring
| Shady Spring | Raleigh County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.0% (±6.6 points) | 8.4% (±1.7 points) | 9.1% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.4% (±9.7 points) | 88.1% (±1.7 points) | 91.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 82.0% (±10.2 points) | 76.3% (±2.4 points) | 86.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Shady Spring, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Raleigh County (76.3%).
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 Shady Spring
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shady Spring | — | 27.0 minutes (±4.0) | — |
| Daniels | 2.5 mi | 27.0 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
| Beckley | 6.2 mi | 16.5 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| MacArthur | 6.8 mi | 21.0 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Crab Orchard | 8.1 mi | 21.4 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Mabscott | 8.1 mi | 16.8 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Stanaford | 8.2 mi | 20.0 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Sophia | 8.8 mi | 27.0 minutes (±8.0) | Not measurably different |
| Prosperity | 11 mi | 19.4 minutes (±8.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Beckley, WV (16.5 minutes), Mabscott, WV (16.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Raleigh County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lester | 54.4 minutes (±32.0) |
| 2 | Bradley | 32.6 minutes (±8.6) |
| 3 (tie) | Daniels | 27.0 minutes (±6.8) |
| 3 (tie) | Shady Spring | 27.0 minutes (±4.0) |
| 3 (tie) | Sophia | 27.0 minutes (±8.0) |
| 6 | Crab Orchard | 21.4 minutes (±6.3) |
| 7 | MacArthur | 21.0 minutes (±6.3) |
| 8 | Stanaford | 20.0 minutes (±6.3) |
| 9 | Prosperity | 19.4 minutes (±8.1) |
| 10 | Mabscott | 16.8 minutes (±3.2) |
Showing 10 of 11 places in Raleigh County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Shady Spring 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 Shady Spring
How long is the average commute in Shady Spring?
Workers who live in Shady Spring, WV take an average of 27.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Shady Spring without a car?
2.6% of households in Shady Spring have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Shady Spring?
8.0% (±6.6 points) of workers who live in Shady Spring worked from home, and 82.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shady Spring CDP, West Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shady Spring CDP, West Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shady Spring CDP, West 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 Shady Spring CDP, West Virginia (place:73108, in state:54).
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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