How long is the commute from Springfield, CO?
Workers who live in Springfield, CO take an average of 8.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
9.7% of workers walk to work.
4.3% work from home.
3.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 8.7 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.3%
- Households without a car
- 3.2%
How people in Springfield get to work
| Means of transportation | Springfield | Baca County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.7% (±7.2 points) | 80.3% | 65.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.4% (±2.9 points) | 5.9% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±7.0 points) | 0.0% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 9.7% (±5.0 points) | 4.4% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±2.0 points) | 1.5% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.3% (±2.7 points) | 7.9% | 21.0% | 15.1% |
In Springfield, the average commute is lower than in Baca County (12.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Colorado (25.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Springfield, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Baca County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (1.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Baca County, Springfield ranks 4 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 327 of 330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Springfield
| Vehicles available | Springfield | Baca County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% (±2.3 points) | 5.5% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.8% (±6.6 points) | 24.2% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.8% (±7.3 points) | 33.8% | 38.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.2% (±6.9 points) | 36.5% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Springfield, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Baca County (5.5%).
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 Springfield
| Springfield | Baca County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.3% (±2.7 points) | 7.9% (±3.6 points) | 21.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.0% (±2.4 points) | 92.3% (±3.0 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.8% (±5.2 points) | 83.9% (±3.6 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Springfield, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Baca County (83.9%).
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 Springfield
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | — | 8.7 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| Vilas | 9.7 mi | 10.8 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Pritchett | 13 mi | 18.4 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Walsh | 19 mi | 18.1 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
| Campo | 21 mi | 7.1 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Manter | 41 mi | 13.2 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Kim | 42 mi | 32.9 minutes (±13.4) | Higher |
| Keyes | 46 mi | 16.7 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Lamar | 46 mi | 9.7 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pritchett, CO (18.4 minutes), Walsh, CO (18.1 minutes), Kim, CO (32.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Baca County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pritchett | 18.4 minutes (±3.2) |
| 2 | Walsh | 18.1 minutes (±4.6) |
| 3 | Vilas | 10.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 4 | Springfield | 8.7 minutes (±1.9) |
| 5 | Campo | 7.1 minutes (±5.6) |
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 Springfield
How long is the average commute in Springfield?
Workers who live in Springfield, CO take an average of 8.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Springfield without a car?
3.2% of households in Springfield have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Springfield?
4.3% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Springfield worked from home, and 88.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Springfield town, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Springfield town, Colorado
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Springfield town, Colorado
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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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