How long is the commute from Cortez, CO?
Workers who live in Cortez, CO take an average of 15.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
6.7% work from home.
4.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.1 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Households without a car
- 4.9%
How people in Cortez get to work
| Means of transportation | Cortez | Montezuma County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.7% (±5.7 points) | 74.8% | 65.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.8% (±4.5 points) | 9.0% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.1 points) | 0.3% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±1.2 points) | 2.7% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.5% (±3.1 points) | 2.8% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.7% (±3.2 points) | 10.4% | 21.0% | 15.1% |
In Cortez, the average commute is lower than in Montezuma County (20.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Colorado (25.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Cortez, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Montezuma County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Colorado (1.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Montezuma County, Cortez ranks 3 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 285 of 330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Cortez
| Vehicles available | Cortez | Montezuma County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.9% (±2.2 points) | 5.0% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.3% (±6.6 points) | 28.7% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.9% (±6.4 points) | 34.0% | 38.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.8% (±5.4 points) | 32.4% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Cortez, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Montezuma County (5.0%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (5.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Cortez
| Cortez | Montezuma County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.7% (±3.2 points) | 10.4% (±2.5 points) | 21.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.5% (±2.2 points) | 93.6% (±1.6 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.6% (±3.2 points) | 84.5% (±2.7 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Cortez, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Montezuma County (84.5%).
It is also lower than in Colorado (93.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Cortez
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cortez | — | 15.1 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Dolores | 9.6 mi | 15.9 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
| Towaoc | 13 mi | 11.9 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Mancos | 16 mi | 22.9 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Dove Creek | 34 mi | 17.5 minutes (±10.8) | Not measurably different |
| La Plata | 38 mi | 23.5 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Rico | 38 mi | 32.0 minutes (±5.4) | Higher |
| Durango | 39 mi | 14.3 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Shiprock | 39 mi | 28.7 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Mancos, CO (22.9 minutes), La Plata, NM (23.5 minutes), Rico, CO (32.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Montezuma County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mancos | 22.9 minutes (±2.7) |
| 2 | Dolores | 15.9 minutes (±6.9) |
| 3 | Cortez | 15.1 minutes (±2.6) |
| 4 | Towaoc | 11.9 minutes (±4.7) |
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 Cortez
How long is the average commute in Cortez?
Workers who live in Cortez, CO take an average of 15.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Cortez without a car?
4.9% of households in Cortez have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Cortez?
6.7% (±3.2 points) of workers who live in Cortez worked from home, and 85.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cortez city, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cortez city, Colorado
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cortez city, Colorado
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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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