How long is the commute from McGehee, AR?
Workers who live in McGehee, AR take an average of 16.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
3.4% work from home.
17.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.8 minutes (±2.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.4%
- Households without a car
- 17.4%
How people in McGehee get to work
| Means of transportation | McGehee | Desha County | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.5% (±7.1 points) | 85.2% | 78.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.4% (±6.2 points) | 9.2% | 9.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.2 points) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.8 points) | 0.2% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±2.2 points) | 1.3% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.4% (±2.9 points) | 3.8% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In McGehee, the average commute is lower than in Desha County (20.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Arkansas (22.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In McGehee, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Desha County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Arkansas (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Desha County, McGehee ranks 6 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 440 of 491.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in McGehee
| Vehicles available | McGehee | Desha County | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 17.4% (±6.9 points) | 14.6% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.5% (±8.4 points) | 38.1% | 33.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.1% (±6.9 points) | 32.6% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.1% (±5.1 points) | 14.7% | 23.2% | 21.9% |
In McGehee, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Desha County (14.6%).
It is also higher than in Arkansas (5.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in McGehee
| McGehee | Desha County | Arkansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.4% (±2.9 points) | 3.8% (±1.6 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.6% (±4.1 points) | 88.7% (±2.7 points) | 93.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.7% (±6.1 points) | 78.0% (±3.9 points) | 86.7% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In McGehee, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Desha County (78.0%).
It is not measurably different from Arkansas (86.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near McGehee
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| McGehee | — | 16.8 minutes (±2.7) | — |
| Reed | 5.9 mi | 40.6 minutes (±33.6) | Not measurably different |
| Tillar | 6.6 mi | 24.2 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Dermott | 7.3 mi | 25.5 minutes (±7.0) | Higher |
| Arkansas City | 11 mi | 23.9 minutes (±9.1) | Not measurably different |
| Winchester | 11 mi | 20.0 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Dumas | 18 mi | 21.0 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Watson | 20 mi | 40.8 minutes (±6.2) | Higher |
| Mitchellville | 20 mi | 17.4 minutes (±9.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Tillar, AR (24.2 minutes), Dermott, AR (25.5 minutes), Watson, AR (40.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Desha County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Watson | 40.8 minutes (±6.2) |
| 2 | Reed | 40.6 minutes (±33.6) |
| 3 | Arkansas City | 23.9 minutes (±9.1) |
| 4 | Dumas | 21.0 minutes (±4.7) |
| 5 | Mitchellville | 17.4 minutes (±9.1) |
| 6 | McGehee | 16.8 minutes (±2.7) |
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 McGehee
How long is the average commute in McGehee?
Workers who live in McGehee, AR take an average of 16.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in McGehee without a car?
17.4% of households in McGehee have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in McGehee?
3.4% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in McGehee worked from home, and 83.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McGehee city, Arkansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McGehee city, Arkansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McGehee 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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