Counties with the worst commutes in West Virginia

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July 17, 2023
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Counties with the worst commutes in West Virginia

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 Bureau data.

Stacker compiled a list of counties with the worst commutes in West Virginia, using 2021 data from the Census Bureau. Counties are ranked by longest average commute time in 2021 among workers over the age of 16, excluding those who work from home. Think you have a long trip to work? Read on to compare it against the worst commutes statewide.

#55. Wood County

- Average commute to work: 19.7 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 4%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 7%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 82.7%
--- Carpooled: 9.1%
--- Public transportation: 0.7%
--- Walked: 2.1%
--- Bicycle: 0.2%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.6%
--- Worked from home: 4.6%

#54. Ohio County

- Average commute to work: 20.4 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 5.7%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 11.5%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 82.4%
--- Carpooled: 6.5%
--- Public transportation: 1.2%
--- Walked: 3.9%
--- Bicycle: 0.4%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.5%
--- Worked from home: 5.1%

#53. Pocahontas County

- Average commute to work: 20.8 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 3.9%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 7.3%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 74.5%
--- Carpooled: 12.4%
--- Public transportation: 0%
--- Walked: 6.7%
--- Bicycle: 0.2%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.3%
--- Worked from home: 5.9%

#52. Cabell County

- Average commute to work: 20.9 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 3.9%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 15.3%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 79.6%
--- Carpooled: 9.3%
--- Public transportation: 1.5%
--- Walked: 3%
--- Bicycle: 0.5%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.7%
--- Worked from home: 5.4%

#51. Monongalia County

- Average commute to work: 21.5 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 4.9%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 9.1%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 74.7%
--- Carpooled: 7.8%
--- Public transportation: 1.7%
--- Walked: 5.3%
--- Bicycle: 0.2%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 1.1%
--- Worked from home: 9.2%

#50. Kanawha County

- Average commute to work: 21.6 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 4%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 9.1%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 80.6%
--- Carpooled: 7.8%
--- Public transportation: 2.1%
--- Walked: 3%
--- Bicycle: 0.1%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.8%
--- Worked from home: 5.7%

#49. Randolph County

- Average commute to work: 22.1 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 9%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 12.4%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 81.7%
--- Carpooled: 7%
--- Public transportation: 0.1%
--- Walked: 3.4%
--- Bicycle: 0.2%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 4%
--- Worked from home: 3.6%

#48. Grant County

- Average commute to work: 22.2 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 5.7%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 27.5%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 82.2%
--- Carpooled: 5.7%
--- Public transportation: 0.3%
--- Walked: 4.5%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 1.2%
--- Worked from home: 6.1%

#47. Harrison County

- Average commute to work: 22.8 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 5.9%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 14.1%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 83%
--- Carpooled: 7.2%
--- Public transportation: 0.3%
--- Walked: 3.1%
--- Bicycle: 0.5%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.7%
--- Worked from home: 5.1%

#46. Mercer County

- Average commute to work: 23.1 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 8.3%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 9%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 85%
--- Carpooled: 7.5%
--- Public transportation: 0.2%
--- Walked: 2.5%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.8%
--- Worked from home: 4%

#45. Raleigh County

- Average commute to work: 23.5 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 9.3%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 15%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 83.7%
--- Carpooled: 9.5%
--- Public transportation: 0.1%
--- Walked: 2.2%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.6%
--- Worked from home: 3.9%

#44. Greenbrier County

- Average commute to work: 23.9 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 6.7%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 8.8%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 84.6%
--- Carpooled: 11.4%
--- Public transportation: 0.2%
--- Walked: 1.3%
--- Bicycle: 0.2%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.8%
--- Worked from home: 1.6%

#43. Marion County

- Average commute to work: 24.2 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 5.3%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 36.1%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 79.1%
--- Carpooled: 9.9%
--- Public transportation: 0.4%
--- Walked: 3.3%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 1.2%
--- Worked from home: 6.1%

#42. Brooke County

- Average commute to work: 24.3 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 6.2%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 23.2%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 83.7%
--- Carpooled: 7.5%
--- Public transportation: 0.4%
--- Walked: 3.9%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.6%
--- Worked from home: 3.9%

#41. Hancock County

- Average commute to work: 24.5 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 9.2%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 16.3%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 82.2%
--- Carpooled: 7.5%
--- Public transportation: 0.9%
--- Walked: 2%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 2.3%
--- Worked from home: 5%

#40. Hardy County

- Average commute to work: 25.4 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 10.8%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 7.6%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 79.5%
--- Carpooled: 10.2%
--- Public transportation: 0.3%
--- Walked: 1.1%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 1%
--- Worked from home: 7.9%

#39. Wayne County

- Average commute to work: 25.9 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 7.3%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 48.9%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 85.2%
--- Carpooled: 7.3%
--- Public transportation: 0.3%
--- Walked: 2.2%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 1.3%
--- Worked from home: 3.7%

#38. Marshall County

- Average commute to work: 26 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 8.5%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 38.1%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 84.3%
--- Carpooled: 8.7%
--- Public transportation: 0.1%
--- Walked: 2.7%
--- Bicycle: 0.1%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.4%
--- Worked from home: 3.7%

#36. Mineral County (tie)

- Average commute to work: 26.4 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 8.1%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 10%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 80.3%
--- Carpooled: 7.5%
--- Public transportation: 0.6%
--- Walked: 4.9%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.5%
--- Worked from home: 6.2%

#36. Upshur County (tie)

- Average commute to work: 26.4 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 8.7%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 29%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 79.6%
--- Carpooled: 4.5%
--- Public transportation: 0%
--- Walked: 3.7%
--- Bicycle: 0.5%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 4.2%
--- Worked from home: 7.6%

#35. Pleasants County

- Average commute to work: 26.6 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 6.4%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 37.9%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 84.3%
--- Carpooled: 7.7%
--- Public transportation: 0%
--- Walked: 1%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.3%
--- Worked from home: 6.8%

#34. Barbour County

- Average commute to work: 26.7 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 9.9%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 52.1%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 84.5%
--- Carpooled: 4.6%
--- Public transportation: 0%
--- Walked: 2%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 3.7%
--- Worked from home: 5.1%

#33. Mason County

- Average commute to work: 27 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 9.3%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 34.8%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 89.8%
--- Carpooled: 6.3%
--- Public transportation: 0%
--- Walked: 1.4%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.1%
--- Worked from home: 2.4%

#32. Logan County

- Average commute to work: 27.2 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 16.1%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 20.7%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 88.5%
--- Carpooled: 5.4%
--- Public transportation: 0.3%
--- Walked: 1.9%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0%
--- Worked from home: 3.9%

#30. Lewis County (tie)

- Average commute to work: 27.3 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 7.6%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 38.6%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 79%
--- Carpooled: 7%
--- Public transportation: 0%
--- Walked: 1.1%
--- Bicycle: 0.6%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 8.1%
--- Worked from home: 4.2%

#30. Taylor County (tie)

- Average commute to work: 27.3 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 8.1%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 57%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 84.7%
--- Carpooled: 8.1%
--- Public transportation: 0%
--- Walked: 0.8%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.2%
--- Worked from home: 6.1%

#29. Wyoming County

- Average commute to work: 27.7 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 13.5%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 33.4%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 89.4%
--- Carpooled: 4.5%
--- Public transportation: 0.6%
--- Walked: 1.9%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 1.5%
--- Worked from home: 2%

#28. Putnam County

- Average commute to work: 28 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 7.1%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 46.3%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 83.9%
--- Carpooled: 7.6%
--- Public transportation: 0%
--- Walked: 1.1%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.8%
--- Worked from home: 6.5%

#27. Wetzel County

- Average commute to work: 28.4 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 15.7%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 30.6%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 81.7%
--- Carpooled: 8.7%
--- Public transportation: 0.1%
--- Walked: 4.1%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 2.3%
--- Worked from home: 3%

#26. Tucker County

- Average commute to work: 28.9 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 12%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 24.9%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 75.3%
--- Carpooled: 14.3%
--- Public transportation: 0%
--- Walked: 2.3%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0%
--- Worked from home: 8.1%

#25. McDowell County

- Average commute to work: 29.2 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 16.7%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 10.1%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 79.2%
--- Carpooled: 12.1%
--- Public transportation: 0.2%
--- Walked: 2.2%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 1.6%
--- Worked from home: 4.8%

#24. Jackson County

- Average commute to work: 29.5 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 11.3%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 38.4%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 81.8%
--- Carpooled: 8.8%
--- Public transportation: 0%
--- Walked: 2.5%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.2%
--- Worked from home: 6.6%

#23. Berkeley County

- Average commute to work: 29.6 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 11.6%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 7%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 82.6%
--- Carpooled: 8.2%
--- Public transportation: 0.4%
--- Walked: 1.2%
--- Bicycle: 0.1%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 1%
--- Worked from home: 6.5%

#22. Ritchie County

- Average commute to work: 30.1 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 12.6%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 29.2%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 82.3%
--- Carpooled: 10%
--- Public transportation: 0%
--- Walked: 1.2%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.5%
--- Worked from home: 6.1%

#21. Fayette County

- Average commute to work: 30.3 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 12.8%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 42.8%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 80.7%
--- Carpooled: 9.3%
--- Public transportation: 0.2%
--- Walked: 3%
--- Bicycle: 0.1%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 2.2%
--- Worked from home: 4.5%

#20. Gilmer County

- Average commute to work: 30.6 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 23%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 32.4%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 69.4%
--- Carpooled: 14.5%
--- Public transportation: 0.5%
--- Walked: 7.7%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 2.9%
--- Worked from home: 5%

#19. Tyler County

- Average commute to work: 30.7 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 11.2%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 50.7%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 84%
--- Carpooled: 7.7%
--- Public transportation: 0%
--- Walked: 3.9%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 1.6%
--- Worked from home: 2.8%

#17. Braxton County (tie)

- Average commute to work: 31.2 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 13.6%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 27.4%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 82.9%
--- Carpooled: 4.6%
--- Public transportation: 0%
--- Walked: 2.2%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 6.9%
--- Worked from home: 3.4%

#17. Doddridge County (tie)

- Average commute to work: 31.2 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 11%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 61.5%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 78.6%
--- Carpooled: 7.5%
--- Public transportation: 0%
--- Walked: 2.7%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 1%
--- Worked from home: 10.1%

#15. Preston County (tie)

- Average commute to work: 31.6 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 14.8%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 38%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 77%
--- Carpooled: 14.2%
--- Public transportation: 0.4%
--- Walked: 1.5%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.3%
--- Worked from home: 6.6%

#15. Webster County (tie)

- Average commute to work: 31.6 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 19.5%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 32.2%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 79.9%
--- Carpooled: 12.2%
--- Public transportation: 0%
--- Walked: 3.4%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 1.7%
--- Worked from home: 2.7%

#14. Boone County

- Average commute to work: 31.7 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 13.8%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 44.4%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 84.5%
--- Carpooled: 7%
--- Public transportation: 0%
--- Walked: 4.5%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.5%
--- Worked from home: 3.4%

#13. Pendleton County

- Average commute to work: 32.4 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 16.4%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 23.9%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 77.8%
--- Carpooled: 11.1%
--- Public transportation: 0%
--- Walked: 3.4%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.4%
--- Worked from home: 7.3%

#12. Nicholas County

- Average commute to work: 32.7 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 18.1%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 26.7%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 85%
--- Carpooled: 7.9%
--- Public transportation: 1.6%
--- Walked: 1%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 1.6%
--- Worked from home: 2.8%

#11. Roane County

- Average commute to work: 33.4 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 18.4%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 37.3%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 79.8%
--- Carpooled: 9.3%
--- Public transportation: 0%
--- Walked: 2.1%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.2%
--- Worked from home: 8.6%

#10. Summers County

- Average commute to work: 34 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 13.7%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 40.4%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 79.8%
--- Carpooled: 7.2%
--- Public transportation: 0%
--- Walked: 3.9%
--- Bicycle: 1.2%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.9%
--- Worked from home: 7%

#9. Mingo County

- Average commute to work: 34.1 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 19.2%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 28.9%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 79.1%
--- Carpooled: 11.6%
--- Public transportation: 0%
--- Walked: 3.2%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.3%
--- Worked from home: 5.8%

#8. Monroe County

- Average commute to work: 34.9 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 20.1%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 43.6%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 77.8%
--- Carpooled: 13.4%
--- Public transportation: 0%
--- Walked: 3.4%
--- Bicycle: 0.4%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 1%
--- Worked from home: 4%

#7. Lincoln County

- Average commute to work: 35 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 13.7%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 60.5%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 83.6%
--- Carpooled: 4%
--- Public transportation: 0.2%
--- Walked: 3%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0%
--- Worked from home: 9.3%

#6. Wirt County

- Average commute to work: 35.6 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 16.5%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 58.3%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 83.1%
--- Carpooled: 4.1%
--- Public transportation: 0%
--- Walked: 1.1%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 1.6%
--- Worked from home: 10.1%

#5. Calhoun County

- Average commute to work: 36.8 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 18.7%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 45.4%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 85.6%
--- Carpooled: 11.1%
--- Public transportation: 1.9%
--- Walked: 0.1%
--- Bicycle: 0.1%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0%
--- Worked from home: 1.2%

#4. Jefferson County

- Average commute to work: 36.9 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 24.8%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 10.8%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 76.8%
--- Carpooled: 8.5%
--- Public transportation: 0.9%
--- Walked: 2.7%
--- Bicycle: 0.2%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 1.3%
--- Worked from home: 9.5%

#3. Clay County

- Average commute to work: 38 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 21.2%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 45.7%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 77.2%
--- Carpooled: 19.3%
--- Public transportation: 1%
--- Walked: 0.4%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.6%
--- Worked from home: 1.5%

#2. Hampshire County

- Average commute to work: 39.1 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 19.5%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 13.3%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 88.4%
--- Carpooled: 5.7%
--- Public transportation: 0.2%
--- Walked: 1.2%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.6%
--- Worked from home: 3.9%

#1. Morgan County

- Average commute to work: 40.9 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 26.1%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 18.1%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 80.6%
--- Carpooled: 9.6%
--- Public transportation: 0.4%
--- Walked: 2.8%
--- Bicycle: 0.1%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.7%
--- Worked from home: 5.9%

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