How long is the commute from Rifle, CO?
Workers who live in Rifle, CO take an average of 30.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
6.8% work from home.
4.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.1 minutes (±3.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Households without a car
- 4.8%
How people in Rifle get to work
| Means of transportation | Rifle | Garfield County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.2% (±4.5 points) | 71.0% | 65.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.5% (±4.5 points) | 12.2% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 1.1% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±0.7 points) | 2.0% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±1.3 points) | 2.7% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.8% (±2.9 points) | 11.0% | 21.0% | 15.1% |
In Rifle, the average commute is not measurably different from 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 Rifle, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in 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, Rifle ranks 5 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 68 of 330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Rifle
| Vehicles available | Rifle | Garfield County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% (±3.5 points) | 5.2% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.3% (±6.7 points) | 24.1% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.0% (±7.0 points) | 34.6% | 38.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 36.0% (±7.0 points) | 36.2% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Rifle, 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 lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Rifle
| Rifle | Garfield County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.8% (±2.9 points) | 11.0% (±1.7 points) | 21.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.3% (±4.9 points) | 96.4% (±1.1 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.8% (±3.7 points) | 94.3% (±1.4 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Rifle, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Rifle
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rifle | — | 30.1 minutes (±3.2) | — |
| Silt | 6.3 mi | 35.6 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| New Castle | 13 mi | 33.7 minutes (±8.8) | Not measurably different |
| Battlement Mesa | 14 mi | 43.9 minutes (±6.9) | Higher |
| Parachute | 16 mi | 36.9 minutes (±8.8) | Not measurably different |
| Glenwood Springs | 23 mi | 28.4 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Collbran | 23 mi | 20.8 minutes (±8.9) | Not measurably different |
| De Beque | 28 mi | 35.3 minutes (±9.0) | Not measurably different |
| Carbondale | 31 mi | 27.8 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Battlement Mesa, CO (43.9 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) |
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 Rifle
How long is the average commute in Rifle?
Workers who live in Rifle, CO take an average of 30.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Rifle without a car?
4.8% of households in Rifle have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Rifle?
6.8% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in Rifle worked from home, and 93.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rifle city, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rifle city, Colorado
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rifle 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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