RANKING · 2010 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 918
Most car-dependent, US metro areas · 2010
US metro areas ranked by the share of commuters who drive to work alone (2023 ACS). Corinth, MS leads at 89.2%. 918 metro areas qualify in total. Ohio carries 6 of the top 25 entries.
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UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest drive alone to work?
Corinth, MS ranks #1 with 89.2% (2010 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by drive alone to work?
Corinth, MS, Summerville, GA, Dyersburg, TN, Defiance, OH, Tupelo, MS.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
918 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2010 ACS 5-year data.
How is drive alone to work measured?
Share of workers who drive alone to work. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2010).