How long is the commute from Safford, AZ?
Workers who live in Safford, AZ take an average of 22.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
4.4% work from home.
3.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.6 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Households without a car
- 3.9%
How people in Safford get to work
| Means of transportation | Safford | Graham County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.4% (±5.3 points) | 78.4% | 66.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.4% (±3.8 points) | 14.0% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 0.1% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 2.2% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±1.9 points) | 1.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.4% (±2.1 points) | 4.0% | 18.4% | 15.1% |
In Safford, the average commute is not measurably different from Graham County (22.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Arizona (25.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Safford, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Graham County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Arizona (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Graham County, Safford ranks 4 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 123 of 209.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Safford
| Vehicles available | Safford | Graham County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% (±2.3 points) | 5.0% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.4% (±5.6 points) | 25.3% | 34.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.7% (±6.4 points) | 31.6% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.0% (±5.1 points) | 38.1% | 22.6% | 21.9% |
In Safford, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Graham County (5.0%).
It is not measurably different from Arizona (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Safford
| Safford | Graham County | Arizona | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.4% (±2.1 points) | 4.0% (±1.3 points) | 18.4% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.9% (±2.6 points) | 95.0% (±1.3 points) | 96.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.3% (±4.8 points) | 84.9% (±2.3 points) | 91.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Safford, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Graham County (84.9%).
It is also lower than in Arizona (91.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Safford
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safford | — | 22.6 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| Thatcher | 4.3 mi | 21.9 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Cactus Flats | 5.2 mi | 18.8 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Swift Trail Junction | 7.4 mi | 23.0 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Pima | 9.4 mi | 25.8 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Morenci | 26 mi | 7.4 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Clifton | 28 mi | 21.3 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Bylas | 32 mi | 31.5 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Duncan | 36 mi | 30.3 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Morenci, AZ (7.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bylas, AZ (31.5 minutes), Duncan, AZ (30.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Graham County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bylas | 31.5 minutes (±4.5) |
| 2 | Pima | 25.8 minutes (±6.0) |
| 3 | Swift Trail Junction | 23.0 minutes (±4.4) |
| 4 | Safford | 22.6 minutes (±3.0) |
| 5 | Thatcher | 21.9 minutes (±5.5) |
| 6 | Cactus Flats | 18.8 minutes (±3.7) |
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 Safford
How long is the average commute in Safford?
Workers who live in Safford, AZ take an average of 22.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Safford without a car?
3.9% of households in Safford have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Safford?
4.4% (±2.1 points) of workers who live in Safford worked from home, and 86.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Safford city, Arizona
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Safford city, Arizona
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Safford city, Arizona
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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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