How long is the commute from Somerton, AZ?
Workers who live in Somerton, AZ take an average of 22.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
91.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
6.2% work from home.
6.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.5 minutes (±3.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.2%
- Households without a car
- 6.2%
How people in Somerton get to work
| Means of transportation | Somerton | Yuma County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 91.4% (±4.1 points) | 77.7% | 66.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.4% (±2.1 points) | 11.2% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.7 points) | 0.7% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±0.7 points) | 1.4% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±0.7 points) | 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.2% (±3.7 points) | 7.7% | 18.4% | 15.1% |
In Somerton, the average commute is not measurably different from Yuma County (21.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Arizona (25.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Somerton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Yuma County (0.7%).
It is also lower than in Arizona (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Yuma County, Somerton ranks 4 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 125 of 209.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Somerton
| Vehicles available | Somerton | Yuma County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.2% (±3.5 points) | 5.5% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.6% (±8.0 points) | 34.7% | 34.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.8% (±7.8 points) | 36.4% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 32.4% (±7.4 points) | 23.3% | 22.6% | 21.9% |
In Somerton, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Yuma County (5.5%).
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 Somerton
| Somerton | Yuma County | Arizona | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.2% (±3.7 points) | 7.7% (±0.8 points) | 18.4% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.5% (±4.4 points) | 93.8% (±0.8 points) | 96.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.0% (±5.1 points) | 88.7% (±1.1 points) | 91.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Somerton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Yuma County (88.7%).
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 Somerton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerton | — | 22.5 minutes (±3.3) | — |
| San Luis | 8.2 mi | 26.9 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Avenue B and C | 8.4 mi | 24.3 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
| Yuma | 12 mi | 18.4 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Fortuna Foothills | 18 mi | 23.6 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Wellton | 28 mi | 21.1 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Holtville | 42 mi | 18.4 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Calexico | 47 mi | 25.8 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Heber | 49 mi | 19.5 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Yuma, AZ (18.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: San Luis, AZ (26.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Yuma County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Luis | 26.9 minutes (±2.4) |
| 2 | Avenue B and C | 24.3 minutes (±6.9) |
| 3 | Fortuna Foothills | 23.6 minutes (±2.0) |
| 4 | Somerton | 22.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 5 | Wellton | 21.1 minutes (±4.1) |
| 6 | Yuma | 18.4 minutes (±0.9) |
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 Somerton
How long is the average commute in Somerton?
Workers who live in Somerton, AZ take an average of 22.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Somerton without a car?
6.2% of households in Somerton have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Somerton?
6.2% (±3.7 points) of workers who live in Somerton worked from home, and 88.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Somerton city, Arizona
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Somerton city, Arizona
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Somerton city, 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 Somerton city, Arizona (place:68080, 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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