How long is the commute from Whetstone, AZ?
Workers who live in Whetstone, AZ take an average of 46.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
8.7% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 46.3 minutes (±12.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.7%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Whetstone get to work
| Means of transportation | Whetstone | Cochise County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.9% (±7.8 points) | 74.1% | 66.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.3% (±5.2 points) | 9.1% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 0.1% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±3.0 points) | 2.0% | 2.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.7% (±4.7 points) | 12.2% | 18.4% | 15.1% |
In Whetstone, the average commute is higher than in Cochise County (23.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in Arizona (25.4 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Whetstone, 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, Whetstone ranks 1 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 5 of 209.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Whetstone
| Vehicles available | Whetstone | Cochise County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 5.3% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.2% (±8.6 points) | 30.8% | 34.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.2% (±10.5 points) | 36.4% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.6% (±7.1 points) | 27.4% | 22.6% | 21.9% |
In Whetstone, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Cochise County (5.3%).
It is also lower than in Arizona (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Whetstone
| Whetstone | Cochise County | Arizona | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.7% (±4.7 points) | 12.2% (±1.2 points) | 18.4% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% (±2.4 points) | 94.8% (±0.8 points) | 96.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.9% (±5.1 points) | 87.5% (±0.9 points) | 91.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Whetstone, 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 Whetstone
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whetstone | — | 46.3 minutes (±12.0) | — |
| Huachuca City | 6.8 mi | 20.0 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Sierra Vista | 11 mi | 17.5 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| St. David | 12 mi | 24.6 minutes (±9.1) | Lower |
| Tombstone | 13 mi | 20.4 minutes (±5.5) | Lower |
| Benson | 14 mi | 31.3 minutes (±5.3) | Lower |
| Sierra Vista Southeast | 19 mi | 27.2 minutes (±3.7) | Lower |
| Mescal | 19 mi | 30.4 minutes (±8.6) | Lower |
| Patagonia | 29 mi | 19.3 minutes (±6.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Huachuca City, AZ (20.0 minutes), Sierra Vista, AZ (17.5 minutes), St. David, AZ (24.6 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) |
Showing 7 of 13 places in Cochise County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Whetstone 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 Whetstone
How long is the average commute in Whetstone?
Workers who live in Whetstone, AZ take an average of 46.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Whetstone without a car?
0.0% of households in Whetstone have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Whetstone?
8.7% (±4.7 points) of workers who live in Whetstone worked from home, and 90.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whetstone CDP, Arizona
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whetstone CDP, Arizona
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whetstone 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 Whetstone CDP, Arizona (place:82156, in state:04).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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