How long is the commute from Lavaca, AR?
Workers who live in Lavaca, AR take an average of 24.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
3.8% work from home.
2.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.2 minutes (±3.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.8%
- Households without a car
- 2.0%
How people in Lavaca get to work
| Means of transportation | Lavaca | Sebastian County | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.1% (±5.9 points) | 78.9% | 78.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.7% (±5.3 points) | 10.8% | 9.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.1 points) | 0.1% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.1 points) | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.8% (±2.8 points) | 7.6% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Lavaca, the average commute is higher than in Sebastian County (19.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Arkansas (22.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lavaca, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sebastian County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Arkansas (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Sebastian County, Lavaca ranks 5 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 227 of 491.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lavaca
| Vehicles available | Lavaca | Sebastian County | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.0% (±3.3 points) | 6.0% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.5% (±8.9 points) | 35.2% | 33.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 54.7% (±11.0 points) | 38.1% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.9% (±6.5 points) | 20.7% | 23.2% | 21.9% |
In Lavaca, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Sebastian County (6.0%).
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 Lavaca
| Lavaca | Sebastian County | Arkansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.8% (±2.8 points) | 7.6% (±1.1 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.1% (±1.8 points) | 94.1% (±1.1 points) | 93.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.0% (±5.5 points) | 86.0% (±1.5 points) | 86.7% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Lavaca, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Sebastian County (86.0%).
It is also higher than in Arkansas (86.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lavaca
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavaca | — | 24.2 minutes (±3.7) | — |
| Central City | 3.1 mi | 18.1 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Barling | 5.2 mi | 17.9 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Kibler | 7.2 mi | 30.3 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| Charleston | 8.0 mi | 35.2 minutes (±8.1) | Higher |
| Greenwood | 8.8 mi | 26.1 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Smith | 11 mi | 16.8 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| Alma | 11 mi | 27.6 minutes (±8.1) | Not measurably different |
| Dyer | 12 mi | 25.9 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Central City, AR (18.1 minutes), Barling, AR (17.9 minutes), Fort Smith, AR (16.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Charleston, AR (35.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sebastian County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midland | 55.6 minutes (±16.9) |
| 2 | Hartford | 30.8 minutes (±8.2) |
| 3 | Huntington | 29.4 minutes (±9.6) |
| 4 | Greenwood | 26.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 5 | Lavaca | 24.2 minutes (±3.7) |
| 6 | Hackett | 23.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 7 | Mansfield | 22.2 minutes (±5.5) |
| 8 | Bonanza | 19.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 9 | Central City | 18.1 minutes (±2.1) |
| 10 | Barling | 17.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 11 | Fort Smith | 16.8 minutes (±0.8) |
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 Lavaca
How long is the average commute in Lavaca?
Workers who live in Lavaca, AR take an average of 24.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lavaca without a car?
2.0% of households in Lavaca have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lavaca?
3.8% (±2.8 points) of workers who live in Lavaca worked from home, and 94.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lavaca city, Arkansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lavaca city, Arkansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lavaca city, Arkansas
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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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