How long is the commute from Rocky Ford, CO?
Workers who live in Rocky Ford, CO take an average of 20.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
85.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
1.5% work from home.
11.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.0 minutes (±5.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 1.5%
- Households without a car
- 11.0%
How people in Rocky Ford get to work
| Means of transportation | Rocky Ford | Otero County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 85.0% (±7.5 points) | 78.3% | 65.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.8% (±5.0 points) | 9.7% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.0 points) | 0.0% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±1.8 points) | 5.3% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±2.9 points) | 0.6% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 1.5% (±2.3 points) | 6.1% | 21.0% | 15.1% |
In Rocky Ford, the average commute is not measurably different from Otero County (21.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (25.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Rocky Ford, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Otero County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (1.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Otero County, Rocky Ford ranks 4 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 225 of 330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Rocky Ford
| Vehicles available | Rocky Ford | Otero County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.0% (±6.0 points) | 7.6% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.5% (±9.0 points) | 28.3% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 16.0% (±5.7 points) | 27.6% | 38.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 44.6% (±9.7 points) | 36.5% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Rocky Ford, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Otero County (7.6%).
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 Rocky Ford
| Rocky Ford | Otero County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 1.5% (±2.3 points) | 6.1% (±2.0 points) | 21.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% (±3.0 points) | 91.3% (±2.1 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.1% (±6.5 points) | 84.8% (±2.7 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Rocky Ford, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Otero County (84.8%).
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 Rocky Ford
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Ford | — | 20.0 minutes (±5.9) | — |
| Swink | 5.7 mi | 18.2 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Manzanola | 8.9 mi | 45.7 minutes (±15.7) | Higher |
| La Junta | 11 mi | 22.3 minutes (±7.8) | Not measurably different |
| Ordway | 12 mi | 26.6 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Cheraw | 12 mi | 19.7 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Crowley | 12 mi | 17.7 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Sugar City | 13 mi | 28.7 minutes (±5.5) | Higher |
| Olney Springs | 15 mi | 37.6 minutes (±17.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Manzanola, CO (45.7 minutes), Sugar City, CO (28.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Otero County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manzanola | 45.7 minutes (±15.7) |
| 2 | Fowler | 25.4 minutes (±4.5) |
| 3 | La Junta | 22.3 minutes (±7.8) |
| 4 | Rocky Ford | 20.0 minutes (±5.9) |
| 5 | Cheraw | 19.7 minutes (±2.8) |
| 6 | Swink | 18.2 minutes (±5.9) |
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 Rocky Ford
How long is the average commute in Rocky Ford?
Workers who live in Rocky Ford, CO take an average of 20.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Rocky Ford without a car?
11.0% of households in Rocky Ford have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Rocky Ford?
1.5% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in Rocky Ford worked from home, and 87.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rocky Ford city, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rocky Ford city, Colorado
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rocky Ford 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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