Counties with the best commutes in Alabama
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April 6, 2023
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Counties with the best commutes in Alabama
Stacker compiled a list of the counties with the best commutes in Alabama using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Counties are ranked by the shortest average travel time to work, with ties broken by lowest percent of residents that commute over 60 minutes, and any further ties broken by lowest percent of residents that work outside the county of residence.
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#50. Shelby County
- Mean travel time to work: 29.3
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 44.5%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 44.5%
#49. Crenshaw County
- Mean travel time to work: 29.1
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 12.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 40.2%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 12.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 40.2%
#48. Walker County
- Mean travel time to work: 28.9
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 14.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 33.1%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 14.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 33.1%
#47. Clay County
- Mean travel time to work: 28.7
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 13.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 35.6%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 13.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 35.6%
#46. Lawrence County
- Mean travel time to work: 28.7
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 66.5%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 66.5%
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#45. Tallapoosa County
- Mean travel time to work: 28.6
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 10.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 41.5%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 10.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 41.5%
#44. Geneva County
- Mean travel time to work: 28.3
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 51.7%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 51.7%
#43. Conecuh County
- Mean travel time to work: 28.3
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 45.8%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 45.8%
#42. Wilcox County
- Mean travel time to work: 28.2
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 11.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 35.1%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 11.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 35.1%
#41. Marion County
- Mean travel time to work: 27.3
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 14.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 25.5%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 14.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 25.5%
#40. Franklin County
- Mean travel time to work: 27.3
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 29.8%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 29.8%
#39. Jackson County
- Mean travel time to work: 27.1
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 22.3%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 22.3%
#38. Elmore County
- Mean travel time to work: 27.1
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 63.1%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 63.1%
#37. Talladega County
- Mean travel time to work: 27.0
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 10.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 35.7%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 10.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 35.7%
#36. Limestone County
- Mean travel time to work: 27.0
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.2%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 51.6%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.2%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 51.6%
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#35. Marengo County
- Mean travel time to work: 26.5
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 13.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 34.2%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 13.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 34.2%
#34. Autauga County
- Mean travel time to work: 26.4
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 62.5%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 62.5%
#33. Baldwin County
- Mean travel time to work: 26.3
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 17.2%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 17.2%
#32. Henry County
- Mean travel time to work: 26.3
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 57.4%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 57.4%
#31. Barbour County
- Mean travel time to work: 26.0
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 11.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 21.3%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 11.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 21.3%
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#30. Cullman County
- Mean travel time to work: 25.8
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 13.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 26.4%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 13.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 26.4%
#29. Lauderdale County
- Mean travel time to work: 25.7
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 11.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 28.1%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 11.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 28.1%
#28. Mobile County
- Mean travel time to work: 25.7
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 4.1%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 4.1%
#27. Russell County
- Mean travel time to work: 25.7
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 9.3%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 9.3%
#26. DeKalb County
- Mean travel time to work: 25.6
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 26.2%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 26.2%
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#25. Clarke County
- Mean travel time to work: 25.5
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 11.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 24.5%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 11.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 24.5%
#24. Dallas County
- Mean travel time to work: 25.3
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 13.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 22.3%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 13.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 22.3%
#23. Macon County
- Mean travel time to work: 25.3
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 52.7%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 52.7%
#22. Marshall County
- Mean travel time to work: 25.1
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 26.5%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 26.5%
#21. Sumter County
- Mean travel time to work: 24.8
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 10.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 18.5%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 10.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 18.5%
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#20. Butler County
- Mean travel time to work: 24.8
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 26.0%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 26.0%
#19. Lamar County
- Mean travel time to work: 24.5
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 27.8%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 27.8%
#18. Jefferson County
- Mean travel time to work: 24.5
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 11.0%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 11.0%
#17. Etowah County
- Mean travel time to work: 24.4
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.2%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 26.9%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.2%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 26.9%
#16. Perry County
- Mean travel time to work: 24.3
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 40.3%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 40.3%
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#15. Calhoun County
- Mean travel time to work: 24.2
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 19.5%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 19.5%
#14. Covington County
- Mean travel time to work: 23.7
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 14.4%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 14.4%
#13. Coffee County
- Mean travel time to work: 23.4
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 37.8%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 37.8%
#12. Tuscaloosa County
- Mean travel time to work: 23.1
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 9.7%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 9.7%
#11. Morgan County
- Mean travel time to work: 23.0
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 29.6%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 29.6%
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#10. Chambers County
- Mean travel time to work: 22.4
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 25.7%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 25.7%
#9. Colbert County
- Mean travel time to work: 22.3
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.2%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 33.4%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.2%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 33.4%
#8. Lee County
- Mean travel time to work: 22.3
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 13.0%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 13.0%
#7. Dale County
- Mean travel time to work: 22.1
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 41.0%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 41.0%
#6. Monroe County
- Mean travel time to work: 22.0
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 21.8%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 21.8%
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#5. Houston County
- Mean travel time to work: 21.9
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 12.3%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 12.3%
#4. Madison County
- Mean travel time to work: 21.9
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 2.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 4.8%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 2.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 4.8%
#3. Escambia County
- Mean travel time to work: 21.6
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 12.6%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 12.6%
#2. Pike County
- Mean travel time to work: 20.8
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 15.4%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 15.4%
#1. Montgomery County
- Mean travel time to work: 20.8
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 2.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 9.5%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 2.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 9.5%
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