How long is the commute from Prairie Grove, AR?
Workers who live in Prairie Grove, AR take an average of 28.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
14.0% work from home.
3.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.4 minutes (±3.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 14.0%
- Households without a car
- 3.9%
How people in Prairie Grove get to work
| Means of transportation | Prairie Grove | Washington County | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.8% (±6.9 points) | 75.9% | 78.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.5% (±3.9 points) | 9.3% | 9.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.2 points) | 0.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±1.3 points) | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 1.3% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.0% (±5.2 points) | 11.2% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Prairie Grove, the average commute is higher than in Washington County (20.9 minutes).
It is also higher than in Arkansas (22.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Prairie Grove, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Washington County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Arkansas (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Washington County, Prairie Grove ranks 3 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 117 of 491.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Prairie Grove
| Vehicles available | Prairie Grove | Washington County | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% (±3.1 points) | 4.1% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.2% (±7.9 points) | 32.4% | 33.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.5% (±8.8 points) | 40.6% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.4% (±6.4 points) | 23.0% | 23.2% | 21.9% |
In Prairie Grove, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Washington County (4.1%).
It is not measurably different from Arkansas (5.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Prairie Grove
| Prairie Grove | Washington County | Arkansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.0% (±5.2 points) | 11.2% (±0.9 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.9% (±3.9 points) | 96.3% (±0.6 points) | 93.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.7% (±4.0 points) | 91.0% (±0.9 points) | 86.7% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Prairie Grove, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Washington County (91.0%).
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 Prairie Grove
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Grove | — | 28.4 minutes (±3.5) | — |
| Farmington | 4.5 mi | 22.7 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Greenland | 6.3 mi | 22.2 minutes (±4.4) | Lower |
| Lincoln | 6.9 mi | 31.5 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| West Fork | 7.7 mi | 23.5 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Fayetteville | 9.7 mi | 18.5 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Johnson | 12 mi | 20.5 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Tontitown | 13 mi | 20.5 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Westville | 15 mi | 18.3 minutes (±4.8) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Farmington, AR (22.7 minutes), Greenland, AR (22.2 minutes), West Fork, AR (23.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln | 31.5 minutes (±4.6) |
| 2 | Winslow | 29.2 minutes (±4.2) |
| 3 | Prairie Grove | 28.4 minutes (±3.5) |
| 4 | Goshen | 27.7 minutes (±3.5) |
| 5 | Elkins | 26.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 6 | West Fork | 23.5 minutes (±2.6) |
| 7 | Farmington | 22.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 8 | Greenland | 22.2 minutes (±4.4) |
| 9 (tie) | Johnson | 20.5 minutes (±3.3) |
Showing 9 of 13 places in Washington County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Prairie Grove
How long is the average commute in Prairie Grove?
Workers who live in Prairie Grove, AR take an average of 28.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Prairie Grove without a car?
3.9% of households in Prairie Grove have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Prairie Grove?
14.0% (±5.2 points) of workers who live in Prairie Grove worked from home, and 91.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prairie Grove city, Arkansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prairie Grove city, Arkansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prairie Grove 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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