How long is the commute from Fort Rucker, AL?
Workers who live in Fort Rucker, AL take an average of 15.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
9.3% of workers walk to work.
10.0% work from home.
0.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.6 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.0%
- Households without a car
- 0.9%
How people in Fort Rucker get to work
| Means of transportation | Fort Rucker | Dale County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.5% (±5.5 points) | 81.0% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.2% (±4.3 points) | 9.7% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 9.3% (±4.4 points) | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±1.1 points) | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.0% (±4.9 points) | 5.0% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Fort Rucker, the average commute is lower than in Dale County (22.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Alabama (25.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fort Rucker, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Dale County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Dale County, Fort Rucker ranks 11 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 495 of 502.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fort Rucker
| Vehicles available | Fort Rucker | Dale County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.9% (±1.0 points) | 5.7% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.5% (±12.5 points) | 35.9% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.2% (±10.9 points) | 31.8% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 8.4% (±5.9 points) | 26.5% | 26.4% | 21.9% |
In Fort Rucker, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Dale County (5.7%).
It is also lower than in Alabama (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Fort Rucker
| Fort Rucker | Dale County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.0% (±4.9 points) | 5.0% (±1.4 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.7% (±0.6 points) | 93.9% (±1.3 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 99.3% (±1.0 points) | 86.0% (±2.0 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Fort Rucker, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Dale County (86.0%).
It is also higher than in Alabama (87.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Fort Rucker
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Rucker | — | 15.6 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| Daleville | 3.5 mi | 22.5 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Level Plains | 4.0 mi | 19.1 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Clayhatchee | 7.3 mi | 29.6 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Newton | 7.5 mi | 25.7 minutes (±4.8) | Higher |
| Enterprise | 7.8 mi | 20.1 minutes (±1.3) | Higher |
| Ozark | 8.6 mi | 23.5 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Pinckard | 11 mi | 26.7 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| New Brockton | 12 mi | 23.9 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Daleville, AL (22.5 minutes), Level Plains, AL (19.1 minutes), Clayhatchee, AL (29.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Dale County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Napier Field | 23.0 minutes (±4.4) |
| 6 (tie) | Daleville | 22.5 minutes (±3.8) |
| 6 (tie) | Grimes | 22.5 minutes (±8.6) |
| 8 | Ariton | 21.7 minutes (±7.3) |
| 9 | Midland City | 21.0 minutes (±2.2) |
| 10 | Level Plains | 19.1 minutes (±1.8) |
| 11 | Fort Rucker | 15.6 minutes (±3.0) |
Showing 7 of 11 places in Dale County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Fort Rucker is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Fort Rucker
How long is the average commute in Fort Rucker?
Workers who live in Fort Rucker, AL take an average of 15.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fort Rucker without a car?
0.9% of households in Fort Rucker have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fort Rucker?
10.0% (±4.9 points) of workers who live in Fort Rucker worked from home, and 99.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Rucker CDP, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Rucker CDP, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Rucker CDP, Alabama
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Fort Rucker CDP, Alabama (place:27640, in state:01).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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