Counties with the worst commutes in New Hampshire
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鈥攁mong 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.
compiled a list of counties with the worst commutes in New Hampshire, using 2021 data from the . 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.
#10. Coos County
- Average commute to work: 22.1 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 7.8%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 16.4%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 77.8%
--- Carpooled: 9.6%
--- Public transportation: 0.2%
--- Walked: 1.6%
--- Bicycle: 0.1%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 3.5%
--- Worked from home: 7.3%
#9. Grafton County
- Average commute to work: 22.4 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 6.2%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 11.2%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 71.5%
--- Carpooled: 9.3%
--- Public transportation: 0.9%
--- Walked: 6%
--- Bicycle: 0.6%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 1.8%
--- Worked from home: 10.1%
#8. Cheshire County
- Average commute to work: 22.9 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 7.6%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 9.2%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 76.8%
--- Carpooled: 7.9%
--- Public transportation: 0.2%
--- Walked: 3.1%
--- Bicycle: 0.5%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 1.1%
--- Worked from home: 10.5%
#6. Strafford County (tie)
- Average commute to work: 25.9 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 8.1%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 29.3%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 75.2%
--- Carpooled: 8%
--- Public transportation: 1.7%
--- Walked: 3.5%
--- Bicycle: 0.3%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 1.2%
--- Worked from home: 10.2%
#6. Sullivan County (tie)
- Average commute to work: 25.9 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 6.6%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 31.6%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 81.5%
--- Carpooled: 8.6%
--- Public transportation: 0.1%
--- Walked: 1.8%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 1%
--- Worked from home: 7%
#5. Belknap County
- Average commute to work: 26 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 9.3%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 33%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 77.7%
--- Carpooled: 10.8%
--- Public transportation: 0.2%
--- Walked: 2.4%
--- Bicycle: 0.2%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.7%
--- Worked from home: 8%
#4. Merrimack County
- Average commute to work: 26.7 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 8.4%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 31.4%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 79%
--- Carpooled: 7.8%
--- Public transportation: 0.4%
--- Walked: 2.4%
--- Bicycle: 0.2%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.6%
--- Worked from home: 9.7%
#3. Hillsborough County
- Average commute to work: 27.7 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 10.1%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 15.2%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 77.6%
--- Carpooled: 7.2%
--- Public transportation: 0.8%
--- Walked: 1.8%
--- Bicycle: 0.2%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.9%
--- Worked from home: 11.5%
#2. Carroll County
- Average commute to work: 27.9 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 11.9%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 19.3%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 77.2%
--- Carpooled: 9.4%
--- Public transportation: 0.3%
--- Walked: 1.8%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.6%
--- Worked from home: 10.7%
#1. Rockingham County
- Average commute to work: 29.7 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 11.3%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 17.3%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 78.8%
--- Carpooled: 5.7%
--- Public transportation: 0.7%
--- Walked: 1.6%
--- Bicycle: 0.1%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.8%
--- Worked from home: 12.3%
