How long is the commute from Searcy, AR?
Workers who live in Searcy, AR take an average of 16.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
4.1% of workers walk to work.
5.6% work from home.
8.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.3 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Households without a car
- 8.7%
How people in Searcy get to work
| Means of transportation | Searcy | White County | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.2% (±3.5 points) | 82.4% | 78.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.0% (±2.1 points) | 9.7% | 9.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.2 points) | 0.4% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.1% (±1.5 points) | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±0.6 points) | 1.1% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.6% (±2.1 points) | 4.8% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Searcy, the average commute is lower than in White County (22.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Arkansas (22.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Searcy, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from White County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Arkansas (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In White County, Searcy ranks 13 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 448 of 491.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Searcy
| Vehicles available | Searcy | White County | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.7% (±2.6 points) | 5.5% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.2% (±4.4 points) | 31.3% | 33.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.0% (±4.3 points) | 38.4% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.2% (±2.5 points) | 24.7% | 23.2% | 21.9% |
In Searcy, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in White County (5.5%).
It is also higher than in Arkansas (5.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Searcy
| Searcy | White County | Arkansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.6% (±2.1 points) | 4.8% (±0.9 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.1% (±1.9 points) | 94.0% (±1.1 points) | 93.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.3% (±2.6 points) | 87.2% (±1.8 points) | 86.7% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Searcy, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from White County (87.2%).
It is not measurably different from Arkansas (86.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Searcy
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Searcy | — | 16.3 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Higginson | 3.3 mi | 14.0 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Kensett | 3.6 mi | 18.3 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Judsonia | 5.8 mi | 15.5 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Garner | 7.3 mi | 23.5 minutes (±7.8) | Not measurably different |
| Griffithville | 9.6 mi | 26.7 minutes (±9.8) | Higher |
| Letona | 10.0 mi | 31.5 minutes (±8.3) | Higher |
| McRae | 10 mi | 24.3 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Bald Knob | 10 mi | 17.5 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Griffithville, AR (26.7 minutes), Letona, AR (31.5 minutes), McRae, AR (24.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across White County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Beebe | 24.2 minutes (±5.2) |
| 8 | Bradford | 23.7 minutes (±3.0) |
| 9 | Garner | 23.5 minutes (±7.8) |
| 10 | Pangburn | 21.5 minutes (±5.7) |
| 11 | Kensett | 18.3 minutes (±3.8) |
| 12 | Bald Knob | 17.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 13 | Searcy | 16.3 minutes (±1.6) |
| 14 | Judsonia | 15.5 minutes (±1.4) |
| 15 | Higginson | 14.0 minutes (±2.1) |
Showing 9 of 15 places in White 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 Searcy
How long is the average commute in Searcy?
Workers who live in Searcy, AR take an average of 16.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Searcy without a car?
8.7% of households in Searcy have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Searcy?
5.6% (±2.1 points) of workers who live in Searcy worked from home, and 89.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Searcy city, Arkansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Searcy city, Arkansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Searcy 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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