How long is the commute from Battlement Mesa, CO?
Workers who live in Battlement Mesa, CO take an average of 43.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
10.3% work from home.
9.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 43.9 minutes (±6.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 10.3%
- Households without a car
- 9.8%
How people in Battlement Mesa get to work
| Means of transportation | Battlement Mesa | Garfield County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.7% (±7.9 points) | 71.0% | 65.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.3% (±5.5 points) | 12.2% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±1.0 points) | 1.1% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 2.0% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±1.4 points) | 2.7% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.3% (±6.0 points) | 11.0% | 21.0% | 15.1% |
In Battlement Mesa, the average commute is higher than in Garfield County (31.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in Colorado (25.2 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Battlement Mesa, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Garfield County (1.1%).
It is also lower than in Colorado (1.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Garfield County, Battlement Mesa ranks 1 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 7 of 330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Battlement Mesa
| Vehicles available | Battlement Mesa | Garfield County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.8% (±6.9 points) | 5.2% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.5% (±8.9 points) | 24.1% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.0% (±9.0 points) | 34.6% | 38.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.7% (±8.8 points) | 36.2% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Battlement Mesa, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Garfield County (5.2%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (5.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Battlement Mesa
| Battlement Mesa | Garfield County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.3% (±6.0 points) | 11.0% (±1.7 points) | 21.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.2% (±5.9 points) | 96.4% (±1.1 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.2% (±3.2 points) | 94.3% (±1.4 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Battlement Mesa, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Garfield County (94.3%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Battlement Mesa
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battlement Mesa | — | 43.9 minutes (±6.9) | — |
| Parachute | 2.6 mi | 36.9 minutes (±8.8) | Not measurably different |
| Rifle | 14 mi | 30.1 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| De Beque | 15 mi | 35.3 minutes (±9.0) | Not measurably different |
| Collbran | 15 mi | 20.8 minutes (±8.9) | Lower |
| Silt | 20 mi | 35.6 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| New Castle | 27 mi | 33.7 minutes (±8.8) | Not measurably different |
| Palisade | 30 mi | 32.3 minutes (±12.2) | Not measurably different |
| Fruitvale | 36 mi | 22.0 minutes (±4.0) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Rifle, CO (30.1 minutes), Collbran, CO (20.8 minutes), Fruitvale, CO (22.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Garfield County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Battlement Mesa | 43.9 minutes (±6.9) |
| 2 | Parachute | 36.9 minutes (±8.8) |
| 3 | Silt | 35.6 minutes (±5.6) |
| 4 | New Castle | 33.7 minutes (±8.8) |
| 5 | Rifle | 30.1 minutes (±3.2) |
| 6 | Glenwood Springs | 28.4 minutes (±3.2) |
| 7 | Carbondale | 27.8 minutes (±3.6) |
Battlement Mesa is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Battlement Mesa
How long is the average commute in Battlement Mesa?
Workers who live in Battlement Mesa, CO take an average of 43.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Battlement Mesa without a car?
9.8% of households in Battlement Mesa have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Battlement Mesa?
10.3% (±6.0 points) of workers who live in Battlement Mesa worked from home, and 96.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Battlement Mesa CDP, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Battlement Mesa CDP, Colorado
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Battlement Mesa CDP, Colorado
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Battlement Mesa CDP, Colorado (place:05120, in state:08).
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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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