How long is the commute from Cotter, AR?
Workers who live in Cotter, AR take an average of 15.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
5.0% work from home.
0.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.9 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.0%
- Households without a car
- 0.6%
How people in Cotter get to work
| Means of transportation | Cotter | Baxter County | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.3% (±7.9 points) | 75.7% | 78.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.8% (±7.2 points) | 13.6% | 9.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±11.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±1.4 points) | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±11.2 points) | 1.4% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.0% (±4.1 points) | 7.4% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Cotter, the average commute is lower than in Baxter County (19.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Arkansas (22.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Cotter, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Baxter County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Arkansas (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Baxter County, Cotter ranks 6 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 454 of 491.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Cotter
| Vehicles available | Cotter | Baxter County | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 4.6% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.8% (±11.4 points) | 36.2% | 33.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.6% (±10.3 points) | 35.5% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.1% (±13.1 points) | 23.8% | 23.2% | 21.9% |
In Cotter, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Baxter County (4.6%).
It is also lower than in Arkansas (5.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Cotter
| Cotter | Baxter County | Arkansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.0% (±4.1 points) | 7.4% (±1.7 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.4% (±3.3 points) | 92.4% (±1.7 points) | 93.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.2% (±3.8 points) | 87.2% (±2.1 points) | 86.7% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Cotter, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Baxter County (87.2%).
It is also higher than in Arkansas (86.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Cotter
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotter | — | 15.9 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Gassville | 1.9 mi | 15.2 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Flippin | 4.1 mi | 14.1 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Lakeview | 6.4 mi | 24.3 minutes (±6.0) | Higher |
| Bull Shoals | 7.5 mi | 25.7 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Midway (community) | 8.0 mi | 14.7 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Mountain Home | 8.5 mi | 13.2 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Summit | 9.6 mi | 18.7 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
| Yellville | 9.9 mi | 21.2 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lakeview, AR (24.3 minutes), Bull Shoals, AR (25.7 minutes), Yellville, AR (21.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Baxter County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Flat | 34.2 minutes (±14.6) |
| 2 | Briarcliff | 27.1 minutes (±10.9) |
| 3 | Lakeview | 24.3 minutes (±6.0) |
| 4 | Norfork | 22.0 minutes (±5.6) |
| 5 | Salesville | 19.2 minutes (±4.8) |
| 6 | Cotter | 15.9 minutes (±2.4) |
| 7 | Gassville | 15.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 8 | Midway (community) | 14.7 minutes (±4.3) |
| 9 | Mountain Home | 13.2 minutes (±2.1) |
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 Cotter
How long is the average commute in Cotter?
Workers who live in Cotter, AR take an average of 15.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Cotter without a car?
0.6% of households in Cotter have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Cotter?
5.0% (±4.1 points) of workers who live in Cotter worked from home, and 95.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cotter city, Arkansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cotter city, Arkansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cotter city, Arkansas
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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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