How long is the commute from Fort Defiance, AZ?
Workers who live in Fort Defiance, AZ take an average of 18.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
88.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
7.2% of workers walk to work.
2.9% work from home.
10.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.9 minutes (±3.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.9%
- Households without a car
- 10.0%
How people in Fort Defiance get to work
| Means of transportation | Fort Defiance | Apache County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 88.8% (±5.5 points) | 80.4% | 66.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.0% (±1.6 points) | 4.4% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.3 points) | 0.5% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 7.2% (±4.8 points) | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.3 points) | 1.0% | 2.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.9% (±2.6 points) | 9.1% | 18.4% | 15.1% |
In Fort Defiance, the average commute is lower than in Apache County (28.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Arizona (25.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fort Defiance, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Apache County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Arizona (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Apache County, Fort Defiance ranks 4 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 172 of 209.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fort Defiance
| Vehicles available | Fort Defiance | Apache County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.0% (±7.0 points) | 11.5% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.0% (±6.9 points) | 34.3% | 34.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.8% (±9.7 points) | 27.9% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.1% (±7.0 points) | 26.2% | 22.6% | 21.9% |
In Fort Defiance, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Apache County (11.5%).
It is not measurably different from Arizona (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Fort Defiance
| Fort Defiance | Apache County | Arizona | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.9% (±2.6 points) | 9.1% (±1.3 points) | 18.4% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 81.3% (±8.0 points) | 75.3% (±1.5 points) | 96.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 69.6% (±8.2 points) | 60.0% (±2.0 points) | 91.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Fort Defiance, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Apache County (60.0%).
It is also lower than in Arizona (91.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Fort Defiance
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Defiance | — | 18.9 minutes (±3.4) | — |
| Window Rock | 5.3 mi | 22.6 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| St. Michaels | 6.2 mi | 30.4 minutes (±10.0) | Higher |
| Navajo | 11 mi | 26.0 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Rock Springs | 16 mi | 24.4 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Gamerco | 21 mi | 18.5 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Gallup | 24 mi | 20.5 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Church Rock | 30 mi | 31.3 minutes (±6.2) | Higher |
| Iyanbito | 36 mi | 35.9 minutes (±5.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: St. Michaels, AZ (30.4 minutes), Navajo, NM (26.0 minutes), Church Rock, NM (31.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Apache County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lukachukai | 38.4 minutes (±7.2) |
| 2 | St. Michaels | 30.4 minutes (±10.0) |
| 3 | Window Rock | 22.6 minutes (±4.9) |
| 4 | Fort Defiance | 18.9 minutes (±3.4) |
| 5 | Chinle | 18.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 6 | Eagar | 18.3 minutes (±4.1) |
| 7 | Tsaile | 18.2 minutes (±7.9) |
| 8 | St. Johns | 16.3 minutes (±3.9) |
| 9 | Springerville | 13.3 minutes (±4.4) |
Fort Defiance 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 Defiance
How long is the average commute in Fort Defiance?
Workers who live in Fort Defiance, AZ take an average of 18.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fort Defiance without a car?
10.0% of households in Fort Defiance have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fort Defiance?
2.9% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in Fort Defiance worked from home, and 69.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Defiance CDP, Arizona
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Defiance CDP, Arizona
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Defiance CDP, Arizona
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 Defiance CDP, Arizona (place:24460, in state:04).
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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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