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Counties with the worst commutes in Hawaii
Commuting easily ranks as one of the least enjoyable parts of a person's day. Commuters encounter more physical health problems, and low-income commuters are less likely to gain financial stability—among a host of other negative impacts. And yet, America's commutes keep getting longer as people move farther away from the office, according to census data.
Stacker compiled a list of counties with the worst commutes in Hawaii using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Counties are ranked by longest average commute time in 2020. Think you have a long trip to work? Read on to compare it against the worst commutes statewide.
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#5. Kalawao County
- Average Commute Time: 4.5 minutes
--- 22.6 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 0.0%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 41.0%
- Worked outside county of residence: 80.9%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (93.2%), carpooled (0.9%), walked to work (3.8%), public transportation (0.2%), worked from home (0.5%)
--- 22.6 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 0.0%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 41.0%
- Worked outside county of residence: 80.9%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (93.2%), carpooled (0.9%), walked to work (3.8%), public transportation (0.2%), worked from home (0.5%)
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#4. Kauai County
- Average Commute Time: 21.5 minutes
--- 5.6 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.7%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 15.4%
- Worked outside county of residence: 0.5%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (77.3%), carpooled (10.4%), walked to work (2.2%), public transportation (0.9%), worked from home (8.2%)
--- 5.6 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.7%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 15.4%
- Worked outside county of residence: 0.5%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (77.3%), carpooled (10.4%), walked to work (2.2%), public transportation (0.9%), worked from home (8.2%)
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#3. Maui County
- Average Commute Time: 21.7 minutes
--- 5.4 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.6%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 13.8%
- Worked outside county of residence: 0.9%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (74.4%), carpooled (12.7%), walked to work (2.4%), public transportation (2.2%), worked from home (6.3%)
--- 5.4 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.6%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 13.8%
- Worked outside county of residence: 0.9%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (74.4%), carpooled (12.7%), walked to work (2.4%), public transportation (2.2%), worked from home (6.3%)
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#2. Hawaii County
- Average Commute Time: 26.8 minutes
--- 0.3 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 10.1%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 16.6%
- Worked outside county of residence: 0.8%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (70.8%), carpooled (15.7%), walked to work (2.3%), public transportation (1.0%), worked from home (8.6%)
--- 0.3 minutes shorter than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 10.1%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 16.6%
- Worked outside county of residence: 0.8%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (70.8%), carpooled (15.7%), walked to work (2.3%), public transportation (1.0%), worked from home (8.6%)
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#1. Honolulu County
- Average Commute Time: 28.4 minutes
--- 1.3 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 10.6%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 23.0%
- Worked outside county of residence: 0.3%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (65.2%), carpooled (13.4%), walked to work (5.6%), public transportation (7.1%), worked from home (5.1%)
--- 1.3 minutes longer than state average - Workers with 60+ minute commute: 10.6%
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 23.0%
- Worked outside county of residence: 0.3%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (65.2%), carpooled (13.4%), walked to work (5.6%), public transportation (7.1%), worked from home (5.1%)
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