How long is the commute from Mescal, AZ?
Workers who live in Mescal, AZ take an average of 30.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
64.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
26.9% work from home.
6.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.4 minutes (±8.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 26.9%
- Households without a car
- 6.1%
How people in Mescal get to work
| Means of transportation | Mescal | Cochise County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 64.2% (±18.1 points) | 74.1% | 66.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.6% (±5.8 points) | 9.1% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±8.0 points) | 0.1% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±8.0 points) | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.3% (±5.4 points) | 2.0% | 2.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 26.9% (±18.9 points) | 12.2% | 18.4% | 15.1% |
In Mescal, the average commute is not measurably different from Cochise County (23.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Arizona (25.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Mescal, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cochise County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Arizona (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Cochise County, Mescal ranks 4 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 50 of 209.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Mescal
| Vehicles available | Mescal | Cochise County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.1% (±5.5 points) | 5.3% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 14.1% (±8.0 points) | 30.8% | 34.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.2% (±12.8 points) | 36.4% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 33.6% (±12.5 points) | 27.4% | 22.6% | 21.9% |
In Mescal, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Cochise County (5.3%).
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 Mescal
| Mescal | Cochise County | Arizona | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 26.9% (±18.9 points) | 12.2% (±1.2 points) | 18.4% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.8% (±6.3 points) | 94.8% (±0.8 points) | 96.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.0% (±7.5 points) | 87.5% (±0.9 points) | 91.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Mescal, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Cochise County (87.5%).
It is not measurably different from Arizona (91.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Mescal
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mescal | — | 30.4 minutes (±8.6) | — |
| Benson | 7.3 mi | 31.3 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| St. David | 14 mi | 24.6 minutes (±9.1) | Not measurably different |
| Vail | 16 mi | 29.7 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Rincon Valley | 18 mi | 31.0 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Whetstone | 19 mi | 46.3 minutes (±12.0) | Higher |
| Corona de Tucson | 20 mi | 37.0 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Huachuca City | 24 mi | 20.0 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Tombstone | 27 mi | 20.4 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Huachuca City, AZ (20.0 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Whetstone, AZ (46.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Cochise County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whetstone | 46.3 minutes (±12.0) |
| 2 | Pirtleville | 36.5 minutes (±10.7) |
| 3 | Benson | 31.3 minutes (±5.3) |
| 4 | Mescal | 30.4 minutes (±8.6) |
| 5 | Naco | 28.1 minutes (±7.7) |
| 6 | Sierra Vista Southeast | 27.2 minutes (±3.7) |
| 7 | St. David | 24.6 minutes (±9.1) |
| 8 | Douglas | 23.7 minutes (±4.2) |
| 9 | Tombstone | 20.4 minutes (±5.5) |
| 10 | Huachuca City | 20.0 minutes (±3.2) |
Showing 10 of 13 places in Cochise County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Mescal 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 Mescal
How long is the average commute in Mescal?
Workers who live in Mescal, AZ take an average of 30.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Mescal without a car?
6.1% of households in Mescal have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Mescal?
26.9% (±18.9 points) of workers who live in Mescal worked from home, and 90.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mescal CDP, Arizona
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mescal CDP, Arizona
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mescal 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 Mescal CDP, Arizona (place:46070, in state:04).
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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