Counties with the most super commuters in Kentucky
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August 19, 2022
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Counties with the most super commuters in Kentucky
There are more than 283 million vehicles on the road in the United States, and many of those cars, trucks, vans, and motorcycles are used to ferry people to and from their homes and jobs during their daily commutes. A small but growing number of people are walking and biking to work, particularly in compact college towns. Many more take public transportation, especially in major cities like New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Washington D.C., Boston, and Seattle—but nationwide, public transit accounts for only about 5% of daily commutes.
The overwhelming majority of people still drive to and from work every day, and the vast majority of those car commuters drive alone—fewer than 10% of Americans carpool. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average one-way commute in the United States has grown to a record 26.9 minutes. That's just shy of an hour a day that average Americans squander behind the wheel, not at home with their families, and instead, burning gas and putting miles on their cars.
For some Americans, however, the commute to work is far from average. A phenomenon known as super commuting has emerged and grown in recent years. Super commuters spend 90 minutes or more—each way—chasing their paychecks every day. The biggest percentage of super commuters work in the extraction industry, with workers pursuing lucrative jobs in remote mines, oil fields, and other energy operations. Many more, however, have been priced out of expensive housing in urban metro areas where high-paying jobs are located, far away from their less-expensive county of residence.
Stacker compiled a list of counties with the most super commuters in Kentucky using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Counties are ranked by the highest percent of workers with a commute over 90 minutes, based on 2020 5-year estimates. Keep reading to see where in your state people are spending the most time going to and from work every day.
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#50. Pendleton County
- Workers with 90+ minute commute: 2.8%
--- 60+ minute commute: 16.0%
- Average commute time: 37.2 minutes
--- 13.5 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 21.6%
- Worked outside county of residence: 59.4%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (84.9%), carpooled (7.8%), walked to work (1.5%), public transportation (0.7%), worked from home (4.8%)
--- 60+ minute commute: 16.0%
- Average commute time: 37.2 minutes
--- 13.5 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 21.6%
- Worked outside county of residence: 59.4%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (84.9%), carpooled (7.8%), walked to work (1.5%), public transportation (0.7%), worked from home (4.8%)
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#49. Pike County
- Workers with 90+ minute commute: 2.8%
--- 60+ minute commute: 7.3%
- Average commute time: 24.8 minutes
--- 1.1 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 11.0%
- Worked outside county of residence: 7.4%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (83.2%), carpooled (9.9%), walked to work (1.8%), public transportation (0.3%), worked from home (3.9%)
--- 60+ minute commute: 7.3%
- Average commute time: 24.8 minutes
--- 1.1 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 11.0%
- Worked outside county of residence: 7.4%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (83.2%), carpooled (9.9%), walked to work (1.8%), public transportation (0.3%), worked from home (3.9%)
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#48. Letcher County
- Workers with 90+ minute commute: 2.9%
--- 60+ minute commute: 10.2%
- Average commute time: 26.6 minutes
--- 2.9 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 12.0%
- Worked outside county of residence: 24.6%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (78.7%), carpooled (9.9%), walked to work (4.3%), public transportation (1.0%), worked from home (4.8%)
--- 60+ minute commute: 10.2%
- Average commute time: 26.6 minutes
--- 2.9 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 12.0%
- Worked outside county of residence: 24.6%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (78.7%), carpooled (9.9%), walked to work (4.3%), public transportation (1.0%), worked from home (4.8%)
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#47. Harlan County
- Workers with 90+ minute commute: 3.0%
--- 60+ minute commute: 9.3%
- Average commute time: 23 minutes
--- 0.7 minutes shorter than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 15.0%
- Worked outside county of residence: 9.9%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (79.2%), carpooled (14.8%), walked to work (1.6%), public transportation (0.5%), worked from home (3.5%)
--- 60+ minute commute: 9.3%
- Average commute time: 23 minutes
--- 0.7 minutes shorter than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 15.0%
- Worked outside county of residence: 9.9%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (79.2%), carpooled (14.8%), walked to work (1.6%), public transportation (0.5%), worked from home (3.5%)
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#46. Floyd County
- Workers with 90+ minute commute: 3.0%
--- 60+ minute commute: 6.9%
- Average commute time: 24 minutes
--- 0.3 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 10.1%
- Worked outside county of residence: 42.1%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (88.6%), carpooled (6.5%), walked to work (2.0%), public transportation (0.4%), worked from home (2.2%)
--- 60+ minute commute: 6.9%
- Average commute time: 24 minutes
--- 0.3 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 10.1%
- Worked outside county of residence: 42.1%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (88.6%), carpooled (6.5%), walked to work (2.0%), public transportation (0.4%), worked from home (2.2%)
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#45. Adair County
- Workers with 90+ minute commute: 3.2%
--- 60+ minute commute: 10.0%
- Average commute time: 26.8 minutes
--- 3.1 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 21.6%
- Worked outside county of residence: 43.6%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (83.5%), carpooled (5.7%), walked to work (2.7%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (7.3%)
--- 60+ minute commute: 10.0%
- Average commute time: 26.8 minutes
--- 3.1 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 21.6%
- Worked outside county of residence: 43.6%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (83.5%), carpooled (5.7%), walked to work (2.7%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (7.3%)
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#44. Taylor County
- Workers with 90+ minute commute: 3.3%
--- 60+ minute commute: 4.9%
- Average commute time: 19.9 minutes
--- 3.8 minutes shorter than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 20.7%
- Worked outside county of residence: 18.4%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (82.4%), carpooled (7.8%), walked to work (2.6%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (6.5%)
--- 60+ minute commute: 4.9%
- Average commute time: 19.9 minutes
--- 3.8 minutes shorter than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 20.7%
- Worked outside county of residence: 18.4%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (82.4%), carpooled (7.8%), walked to work (2.6%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (6.5%)
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#43. Mercer County
- Workers with 90+ minute commute: 3.3%
--- 60+ minute commute: 9.5%
- Average commute time: 28 minutes
--- 4.3 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 17.0%
- Worked outside county of residence: 46.5%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (82.7%), carpooled (11.7%), walked to work (0.2%), public transportation (0.2%), worked from home (4.7%)
--- 60+ minute commute: 9.5%
- Average commute time: 28 minutes
--- 4.3 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 17.0%
- Worked outside county of residence: 46.5%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (82.7%), carpooled (11.7%), walked to work (0.2%), public transportation (0.2%), worked from home (4.7%)
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#42. Lawrence County
- Workers with 90+ minute commute: 3.5%
--- 60+ minute commute: 8.2%
- Average commute time: 28.1 minutes
--- 4.4 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 16.9%
- Worked outside county of residence: 39.4%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (86.5%), carpooled (10.5%), walked to work (0.3%), public transportation (0.6%), worked from home (1.0%)
--- 60+ minute commute: 8.2%
- Average commute time: 28.1 minutes
--- 4.4 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 16.9%
- Worked outside county of residence: 39.4%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (86.5%), carpooled (10.5%), walked to work (0.3%), public transportation (0.6%), worked from home (1.0%)
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#41. Perry County
- Workers with 90+ minute commute: 3.6%
--- 60+ minute commute: 6.4%
- Average commute time: 23.3 minutes
--- 0.4 minutes shorter than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 14.1%
- Worked outside county of residence: 16.7%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (76.8%), carpooled (17.1%), walked to work (0.3%), public transportation (0.1%), worked from home (5.0%)
--- 60+ minute commute: 6.4%
- Average commute time: 23.3 minutes
--- 0.4 minutes shorter than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 14.1%
- Worked outside county of residence: 16.7%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (76.8%), carpooled (17.1%), walked to work (0.3%), public transportation (0.1%), worked from home (5.0%)
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#40. Garrard County
- Workers with 90+ minute commute: 3.8%
--- 60+ minute commute: 16.4%
- Average commute time: 34.9 minutes
--- 11.2 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 21.2%
- Worked outside county of residence: 70.8%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (83.1%), carpooled (9.6%), walked to work (0.2%), public transportation (0.1%), worked from home (6.5%)
--- 60+ minute commute: 16.4%
- Average commute time: 34.9 minutes
--- 11.2 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 21.2%
- Worked outside county of residence: 70.8%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (83.1%), carpooled (9.6%), walked to work (0.2%), public transportation (0.1%), worked from home (6.5%)
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#39. Clay County
- Workers with 90+ minute commute: 3.8%
--- 60+ minute commute: 13.7%
- Average commute time: 31.3 minutes
--- 7.6 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 17.5%
- Worked outside county of residence: 35.0%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (75.3%), carpooled (15.5%), walked to work (1.6%), public transportation (0.2%), worked from home (5.9%)
--- 60+ minute commute: 13.7%
- Average commute time: 31.3 minutes
--- 7.6 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 17.5%
- Worked outside county of residence: 35.0%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (75.3%), carpooled (15.5%), walked to work (1.6%), public transportation (0.2%), worked from home (5.9%)
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#38. Pulaski County
- Workers with 90+ minute commute: 3.9%
--- 60+ minute commute: 6.2%
- Average commute time: 22.6 minutes
--- 1.1 minutes shorter than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 16.8%
- Worked outside county of residence: 13.0%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (86.2%), carpooled (8.7%), walked to work (1.4%), public transportation (0.3%), worked from home (2.6%)
--- 60+ minute commute: 6.2%
- Average commute time: 22.6 minutes
--- 1.1 minutes shorter than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 16.8%
- Worked outside county of residence: 13.0%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (86.2%), carpooled (8.7%), walked to work (1.4%), public transportation (0.3%), worked from home (2.6%)
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#37. Crittenden County
- Workers with 90+ minute commute: 3.9%
--- 60+ minute commute: 8.0%
- Average commute time: 24.8 minutes
--- 1.1 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 22.7%
- Worked outside county of residence: 37.8%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (76.8%), carpooled (14.6%), walked to work (5.1%), public transportation (0.6%), worked from home (2.8%)
--- 60+ minute commute: 8.0%
- Average commute time: 24.8 minutes
--- 1.1 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 22.7%
- Worked outside county of residence: 37.8%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (76.8%), carpooled (14.6%), walked to work (5.1%), public transportation (0.6%), worked from home (2.8%)
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#36. Grayson County
- Workers with 90+ minute commute: 4.0%
--- 60+ minute commute: 13.7%
- Average commute time: 27.7 minutes
--- 4.0 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 29.5%
- Worked outside county of residence: 31.7%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (81.3%), carpooled (11.6%), walked to work (2.0%), public transportation (0.1%), worked from home (2.4%)
--- 60+ minute commute: 13.7%
- Average commute time: 27.7 minutes
--- 4.0 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 29.5%
- Worked outside county of residence: 31.7%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (81.3%), carpooled (11.6%), walked to work (2.0%), public transportation (0.1%), worked from home (2.4%)
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#35. Green County
- Workers with 90+ minute commute: 4.1%
--- 60+ minute commute: 11.1%
- Average commute time: 29.7 minutes
--- 6.0 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 24.7%
- Worked outside county of residence: 58.9%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (78.4%), carpooled (12.9%), walked to work (1.4%), public transportation (1.6%), worked from home (5.7%)
--- 60+ minute commute: 11.1%
- Average commute time: 29.7 minutes
--- 6.0 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 24.7%
- Worked outside county of residence: 58.9%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (78.4%), carpooled (12.9%), walked to work (1.4%), public transportation (1.6%), worked from home (5.7%)
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#34. Wayne County
- Workers with 90+ minute commute: 4.2%
--- 60+ minute commute: 7.3%
- Average commute time: 25.3 minutes
--- 1.6 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 17.2%
- Worked outside county of residence: 27.7%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (83.7%), carpooled (9.0%), walked to work (0.8%), public transportation (0.9%), worked from home (5.0%)
--- 60+ minute commute: 7.3%
- Average commute time: 25.3 minutes
--- 1.6 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 17.2%
- Worked outside county of residence: 27.7%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (83.7%), carpooled (9.0%), walked to work (0.8%), public transportation (0.9%), worked from home (5.0%)
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#33. Wolfe County
- Workers with 90+ minute commute: 4.3%
--- 60+ minute commute: 15.0%
- Average commute time: 27.6 minutes
--- 3.9 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 19.4%
- Worked outside county of residence: 44.7%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (79.6%), carpooled (17.9%), walked to work (0.1%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (0.8%)
--- 60+ minute commute: 15.0%
- Average commute time: 27.6 minutes
--- 3.9 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 19.4%
- Worked outside county of residence: 44.7%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (79.6%), carpooled (17.9%), walked to work (0.1%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (0.8%)
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#32. Mason County
- Workers with 90+ minute commute: 4.4%
--- 60+ minute commute: 11.8%
- Average commute time: 24.8 minutes
--- 1.1 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 15.4%
- Worked outside county of residence: 18.1%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (85.4%), carpooled (7.1%), walked to work (1.6%), public transportation (0.3%), worked from home (5.1%)
--- 60+ minute commute: 11.8%
- Average commute time: 24.8 minutes
--- 1.1 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 15.4%
- Worked outside county of residence: 18.1%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (85.4%), carpooled (7.1%), walked to work (1.6%), public transportation (0.3%), worked from home (5.1%)
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#31. Harrison County
- Workers with 90+ minute commute: 4.4%
--- 60+ minute commute: 10.9%
- Average commute time: 27.6 minutes
--- 3.9 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 17.3%
- Worked outside county of residence: 44.8%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (79.6%), carpooled (11.9%), walked to work (2.5%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (4.4%)
--- 60+ minute commute: 10.9%
- Average commute time: 27.6 minutes
--- 3.9 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 17.3%
- Worked outside county of residence: 44.8%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (79.6%), carpooled (11.9%), walked to work (2.5%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (4.4%)
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#30. Rowan County
- Workers with 90+ minute commute: 4.6%
--- 60+ minute commute: 11.2%
- Average commute time: 22.9 minutes
--- 0.8 minutes shorter than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 10.0%
- Worked outside county of residence: 23.8%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (75.8%), carpooled (11.0%), walked to work (4.9%), public transportation (0.5%), worked from home (6.2%)
--- 60+ minute commute: 11.2%
- Average commute time: 22.9 minutes
--- 0.8 minutes shorter than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 10.0%
- Worked outside county of residence: 23.8%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (75.8%), carpooled (11.0%), walked to work (4.9%), public transportation (0.5%), worked from home (6.2%)
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#29. Lincoln County
- Workers with 90+ minute commute: 4.6%
--- 60+ minute commute: 12.4%
- Average commute time: 30.1 minutes
--- 6.4 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 14.6%
- Worked outside county of residence: 55.3%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (79.8%), carpooled (10.2%), walked to work (2.0%), public transportation (0.5%), worked from home (7.0%)
--- 60+ minute commute: 12.4%
- Average commute time: 30.1 minutes
--- 6.4 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 14.6%
- Worked outside county of residence: 55.3%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (79.8%), carpooled (10.2%), walked to work (2.0%), public transportation (0.5%), worked from home (7.0%)
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#28. McCreary County
- Workers with 90+ minute commute: 4.8%
--- 60+ minute commute: 13.9%
- Average commute time: 31.6 minutes
--- 7.9 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 20.5%
- Worked outside county of residence: 34.0%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (83.7%), carpooled (10.6%), walked to work (2.3%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (2.2%)
--- 60+ minute commute: 13.9%
- Average commute time: 31.6 minutes
--- 7.9 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 20.5%
- Worked outside county of residence: 34.0%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (83.7%), carpooled (10.6%), walked to work (2.3%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (2.2%)
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#27. Johnson County
- Workers with 90+ minute commute: 4.8%
--- 60+ minute commute: 11.7%
- Average commute time: 28.5 minutes
--- 4.8 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 11.6%
- Worked outside county of residence: 40.2%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (80.6%), carpooled (13.0%), walked to work (2.1%), public transportation (0.2%), worked from home (4.0%)
--- 60+ minute commute: 11.7%
- Average commute time: 28.5 minutes
--- 4.8 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 11.6%
- Worked outside county of residence: 40.2%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (80.6%), carpooled (13.0%), walked to work (2.1%), public transportation (0.2%), worked from home (4.0%)
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#26. Bracken County
- Workers with 90+ minute commute: 4.9%
--- 60+ minute commute: 23.9%
- Average commute time: 35.3 minutes
--- 11.6 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 19.6%
- Worked outside county of residence: 53.1%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (76.4%), carpooled (17.4%), walked to work (1.9%), public transportation (0.2%), worked from home (3.1%)
--- 60+ minute commute: 23.9%
- Average commute time: 35.3 minutes
--- 11.6 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 19.6%
- Worked outside county of residence: 53.1%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (76.4%), carpooled (17.4%), walked to work (1.9%), public transportation (0.2%), worked from home (3.1%)
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#25. Monroe County
- Workers with 90+ minute commute: 5.0%
--- 60+ minute commute: 13.8%
- Average commute time: 28.3 minutes
--- 4.6 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 21.9%
- Worked outside county of residence: 27.8%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (78.4%), carpooled (13.4%), walked to work (2.7%), public transportation (0.5%), worked from home (4.6%)
--- 60+ minute commute: 13.8%
- Average commute time: 28.3 minutes
--- 4.6 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 21.9%
- Worked outside county of residence: 27.8%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (78.4%), carpooled (13.4%), walked to work (2.7%), public transportation (0.5%), worked from home (4.6%)
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#24. Powell County
- Workers with 90+ minute commute: 5.0%
--- 60+ minute commute: 18.1%
- Average commute time: 32.4 minutes
--- 8.7 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 18.8%
- Worked outside county of residence: 53.0%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (86.8%), carpooled (9.9%), walked to work (0.9%), public transportation (0.1%), worked from home (2.1%)
--- 60+ minute commute: 18.1%
- Average commute time: 32.4 minutes
--- 8.7 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 18.8%
- Worked outside county of residence: 53.0%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (86.8%), carpooled (9.9%), walked to work (0.9%), public transportation (0.1%), worked from home (2.1%)
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#23. Hart County
- Workers with 90+ minute commute: 5.1%
--- 60+ minute commute: 14.4%
- Average commute time: 29.4 minutes
--- 5.7 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 25.9%
- Worked outside county of residence: 43.1%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (79.7%), carpooled (14.5%), walked to work (0.9%), public transportation (0.3%), worked from home (2.6%)
--- 60+ minute commute: 14.4%
- Average commute time: 29.4 minutes
--- 5.7 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 25.9%
- Worked outside county of residence: 43.1%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (79.7%), carpooled (14.5%), walked to work (0.9%), public transportation (0.3%), worked from home (2.6%)
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#22. Carter County
- Workers with 90+ minute commute: 5.4%
--- 60+ minute commute: 8.9%
- Average commute time: 31.4 minutes
--- 7.7 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 17.7%
- Worked outside county of residence: 39.6%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (79.4%), carpooled (14.4%), walked to work (2.6%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (2.8%)
--- 60+ minute commute: 8.9%
- Average commute time: 31.4 minutes
--- 7.7 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 17.7%
- Worked outside county of residence: 39.6%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (79.4%), carpooled (14.4%), walked to work (2.6%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (2.8%)
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#21. Jackson County
- Workers with 90+ minute commute: 5.5%
--- 60+ minute commute: 19.7%
- Average commute time: 35.4 minutes
--- 11.7 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 21.1%
- Worked outside county of residence: 52.0%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (77.4%), carpooled (11.6%), walked to work (4.2%), public transportation (1.2%), worked from home (5.0%)
--- 60+ minute commute: 19.7%
- Average commute time: 35.4 minutes
--- 11.7 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 21.1%
- Worked outside county of residence: 52.0%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (77.4%), carpooled (11.6%), walked to work (4.2%), public transportation (1.2%), worked from home (5.0%)
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#20. Bath County
- Workers with 90+ minute commute: 5.5%
--- 60+ minute commute: 13.8%
- Average commute time: 30.6 minutes
--- 6.9 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 28.1%
- Worked outside county of residence: 68.9%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (79.4%), carpooled (13.7%), walked to work (2.0%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (4.5%)
--- 60+ minute commute: 13.8%
- Average commute time: 30.6 minutes
--- 6.9 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 28.1%
- Worked outside county of residence: 68.9%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (79.4%), carpooled (13.7%), walked to work (2.0%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (4.5%)
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#19. Casey County
- Workers with 90+ minute commute: 5.7%
--- 60+ minute commute: 11.0%
- Average commute time: 30.2 minutes
--- 6.5 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 22.3%
- Worked outside county of residence: 41.2%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (77.8%), carpooled (15.0%), walked to work (1.5%), public transportation (0.5%), worked from home (4.2%)
--- 60+ minute commute: 11.0%
- Average commute time: 30.2 minutes
--- 6.5 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 22.3%
- Worked outside county of residence: 41.2%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (77.8%), carpooled (15.0%), walked to work (1.5%), public transportation (0.5%), worked from home (4.2%)
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#18. Estill County
- Workers with 90+ minute commute: 5.8%
--- 60+ minute commute: 18.7%
- Average commute time: 32.5 minutes
--- 8.8 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 18.1%
- Worked outside county of residence: 56.3%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (77.2%), carpooled (17.4%), walked to work (3.2%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (2.0%)
--- 60+ minute commute: 18.7%
- Average commute time: 32.5 minutes
--- 8.8 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 18.1%
- Worked outside county of residence: 56.3%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (77.2%), carpooled (17.4%), walked to work (3.2%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (2.0%)
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#17. Nicholas County
- Workers with 90+ minute commute: 5.9%
--- 60+ minute commute: 24.2%
- Average commute time: 41 minutes
--- 17.3 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 20.3%
- Worked outside county of residence: 68.0%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (80.1%), carpooled (13.4%), walked to work (2.9%), public transportation (0.5%), worked from home (3.0%)
--- 60+ minute commute: 24.2%
- Average commute time: 41 minutes
--- 17.3 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 20.3%
- Worked outside county of residence: 68.0%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (80.1%), carpooled (13.4%), walked to work (2.9%), public transportation (0.5%), worked from home (3.0%)
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#16. Edmonson County
- Workers with 90+ minute commute: 5.9%
--- 60+ minute commute: 11.2%
- Average commute time: 33.6 minutes
--- 9.9 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 26.5%
- Worked outside county of residence: 64.9%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (78.0%), carpooled (11.2%), walked to work (4.7%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (3.2%)
--- 60+ minute commute: 11.2%
- Average commute time: 33.6 minutes
--- 9.9 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 26.5%
- Worked outside county of residence: 64.9%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (78.0%), carpooled (11.2%), walked to work (4.7%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (3.2%)
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#15. Martin County
- Workers with 90+ minute commute: 6.1%
--- 60+ minute commute: 17.0%
- Average commute time: 33.9 minutes
--- 10.2 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 17.2%
- Worked outside county of residence: 15.7%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (87.2%), carpooled (11.2%), walked to work (0.6%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (1.0%)
--- 60+ minute commute: 17.0%
- Average commute time: 33.9 minutes
--- 10.2 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 17.2%
- Worked outside county of residence: 15.7%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (87.2%), carpooled (11.2%), walked to work (0.6%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (1.0%)
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#14. Knott County
- Workers with 90+ minute commute: 6.3%
--- 60+ minute commute: 9.6%
- Average commute time: 29 minutes
--- 5.3 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 14.0%
- Worked outside county of residence: 51.2%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (78.8%), carpooled (9.6%), walked to work (3.9%), public transportation (0.6%), worked from home (5.6%)
--- 60+ minute commute: 9.6%
- Average commute time: 29 minutes
--- 5.3 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 14.0%
- Worked outside county of residence: 51.2%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (78.8%), carpooled (9.6%), walked to work (3.9%), public transportation (0.6%), worked from home (5.6%)
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#13. Breckinridge County
- Workers with 90+ minute commute: 6.4%
--- 60+ minute commute: 19.5%
- Average commute time: 33.8 minutes
--- 10.1 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 29.7%
- Worked outside county of residence: 42.4%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (79.3%), carpooled (11.7%), walked to work (1.3%), public transportation (0.8%), worked from home (4.7%)
--- 60+ minute commute: 19.5%
- Average commute time: 33.8 minutes
--- 10.1 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 29.7%
- Worked outside county of residence: 42.4%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (79.3%), carpooled (11.7%), walked to work (1.3%), public transportation (0.8%), worked from home (4.7%)
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#12. Morgan County
- Workers with 90+ minute commute: 7.2%
--- 60+ minute commute: 15.0%
- Average commute time: 29.8 minutes
--- 6.1 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 13.8%
- Worked outside county of residence: 32.1%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (86.4%), carpooled (10.1%), walked to work (0.3%), public transportation (0.3%), worked from home (2.3%)
--- 60+ minute commute: 15.0%
- Average commute time: 29.8 minutes
--- 6.1 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 13.8%
- Worked outside county of residence: 32.1%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (86.4%), carpooled (10.1%), walked to work (0.3%), public transportation (0.3%), worked from home (2.3%)
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#11. Fleming County
- Workers with 90+ minute commute: 7.4%
--- 60+ minute commute: 14.9%
- Average commute time: 29.2 minutes
--- 5.5 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 20.5%
- Worked outside county of residence: 43.6%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (77.8%), carpooled (13.7%), walked to work (1.6%), public transportation (0.2%), worked from home (6.2%)
--- 60+ minute commute: 14.9%
- Average commute time: 29.2 minutes
--- 5.5 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 20.5%
- Worked outside county of residence: 43.6%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (77.8%), carpooled (13.7%), walked to work (1.6%), public transportation (0.2%), worked from home (6.2%)
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#10. Leslie County
- Workers with 90+ minute commute: 7.7%
--- 60+ minute commute: 22.2%
- Average commute time: 38.1 minutes
--- 14.4 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 24.3%
- Worked outside county of residence: 53.5%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (85.8%), carpooled (11.5%), walked to work (0.8%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (1.8%)
--- 60+ minute commute: 22.2%
- Average commute time: 38.1 minutes
--- 14.4 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 24.3%
- Worked outside county of residence: 53.5%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (85.8%), carpooled (11.5%), walked to work (0.8%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (1.8%)
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#9. Menifee County
- Workers with 90+ minute commute: 8.2%
--- 60+ minute commute: 17.2%
- Average commute time: 38.5 minutes
--- 14.8 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 20.4%
- Worked outside county of residence: 61.9%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (80.0%), carpooled (10.3%), walked to work (0.5%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (9.2%)
--- 60+ minute commute: 17.2%
- Average commute time: 38.5 minutes
--- 14.8 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 20.4%
- Worked outside county of residence: 61.9%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (80.0%), carpooled (10.3%), walked to work (0.5%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (9.2%)
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#8. Breathitt County
- Workers with 90+ minute commute: 8.5%
--- 60+ minute commute: 16.9%
- Average commute time: 30.7 minutes
--- 7.0 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 19.3%
- Worked outside county of residence: 42.3%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (83.8%), carpooled (10.1%), walked to work (2.8%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (1.9%)
--- 60+ minute commute: 16.9%
- Average commute time: 30.7 minutes
--- 7.0 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 19.3%
- Worked outside county of residence: 42.3%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (83.8%), carpooled (10.1%), walked to work (2.8%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (1.9%)
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#7. Magoffin County
- Workers with 90+ minute commute: 9.5%
--- 60+ minute commute: 15.2%
- Average commute time: 33.4 minutes
--- 9.7 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 17.9%
- Worked outside county of residence: 47.6%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (85.9%), carpooled (8.8%), walked to work (3.0%), public transportation (0.5%), worked from home (1.7%)
--- 60+ minute commute: 15.2%
- Average commute time: 33.4 minutes
--- 9.7 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 17.9%
- Worked outside county of residence: 47.6%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (85.9%), carpooled (8.8%), walked to work (3.0%), public transportation (0.5%), worked from home (1.7%)
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#6. Owen County
- Workers with 90+ minute commute: 9.9%
--- 60+ minute commute: 19.9%
- Average commute time: 41.2 minutes
--- 17.5 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 20.5%
- Worked outside county of residence: 60.3%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (75.5%), carpooled (14.3%), walked to work (2.7%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (7.3%)
--- 60+ minute commute: 19.9%
- Average commute time: 41.2 minutes
--- 17.5 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 20.5%
- Worked outside county of residence: 60.3%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (75.5%), carpooled (14.3%), walked to work (2.7%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (7.3%)
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#5. Elliott County
- Workers with 90+ minute commute: 10.1%
--- 60+ minute commute: 21.6%
- Average commute time: 39 minutes
--- 15.3 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 20.6%
- Worked outside county of residence: 58.9%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (81.7%), carpooled (15.0%), walked to work (1.3%), public transportation (0.3%), worked from home (1.2%)
--- 60+ minute commute: 21.6%
- Average commute time: 39 minutes
--- 15.3 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 20.6%
- Worked outside county of residence: 58.9%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (81.7%), carpooled (15.0%), walked to work (1.3%), public transportation (0.3%), worked from home (1.2%)
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#4. Owsley County
- Workers with 90+ minute commute: 11.0%
--- 60+ minute commute: 17.2%
- Average commute time: 32.6 minutes
--- 8.9 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 15.3%
- Worked outside county of residence: 42.0%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (80.9%), carpooled (11.7%), walked to work (2.1%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (2.8%)
--- 60+ minute commute: 17.2%
- Average commute time: 32.6 minutes
--- 8.9 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 15.3%
- Worked outside county of residence: 42.0%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (80.9%), carpooled (11.7%), walked to work (2.1%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (2.8%)
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#3. Robertson County
- Workers with 90+ minute commute: 11.4%
--- 60+ minute commute: 20.8%
- Average commute time: 41.2 minutes
--- 17.5 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 25.6%
- Worked outside county of residence: 49.8%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (90.0%), carpooled (4.4%), walked to work (1.2%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (4.4%)
--- 60+ minute commute: 20.8%
- Average commute time: 41.2 minutes
--- 17.5 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 25.6%
- Worked outside county of residence: 49.8%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (90.0%), carpooled (4.4%), walked to work (1.2%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (4.4%)
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#2. Lewis County
- Workers with 90+ minute commute: 14.6%
--- 60+ minute commute: 26.9%
- Average commute time: 46 minutes
--- 22.3 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 23.4%
- Worked outside county of residence: 43.0%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (78.2%), carpooled (11.8%), walked to work (0.3%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (8.5%)
--- 60+ minute commute: 26.9%
- Average commute time: 46 minutes
--- 22.3 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 23.4%
- Worked outside county of residence: 43.0%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (78.2%), carpooled (11.8%), walked to work (0.3%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (8.5%)
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#1. Lee County
- Workers with 90+ minute commute: 19.7%
--- 60+ minute commute: 29.0%
- Average commute time: 44.1 minutes
--- 20.4 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 26.6%
- Worked outside county of residence: 49.6%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (80.3%), carpooled (9.8%), walked to work (4.3%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (3.1%)
--- 60+ minute commute: 29.0%
- Average commute time: 44.1 minutes
--- 20.4 minutes longer than state average
- Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 26.6%
- Worked outside county of residence: 49.6%
- Means of transportation: drove alone (80.3%), carpooled (9.8%), walked to work (4.3%), public transportation (0.0%), worked from home (3.1%)
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