How long is the commute from Fort Meade, FL?
Workers who live in Fort Meade, FL take an average of 40.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
9.8% work from home.
13.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 40.2 minutes (±12.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Households without a car
- 13.8%
How people in Fort Meade get to work
| Means of transportation | Fort Meade | Polk County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.5% (±6.2 points) | 75.0% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.3% (±5.1 points) | 8.8% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 0.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±1.3 points) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±1.2 points) | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.8% (±4.7 points) | 12.4% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Fort Meade, the average commute is not measurably different from Polk County (30.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fort Meade, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Polk County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Polk County, Fort Meade ranks 3 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 25 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fort Meade
| Vehicles available | Fort Meade | Polk County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.8% (±7.2 points) | 5.4% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.6% (±6.5 points) | 38.5% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.4% (±5.8 points) | 38.3% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.2% (±4.6 points) | 17.8% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Fort Meade, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Polk County (5.4%).
It is also higher than in Florida (6.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Fort Meade
| Fort Meade | Polk County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.8% (±4.7 points) | 12.4% (±0.5 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 79.6% (±8.4 points) | 96.1% (±0.4 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 70.9% (±8.8 points) | 90.7% (±0.5 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Fort Meade, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Polk County (90.7%).
It is also lower than in Florida (91.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Fort Meade
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Meade | — | 40.2 minutes (±12.0) | — |
| Bartow | 8.4 mi | 26.3 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Bowling Green | 8.9 mi | 31.3 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Alturas | 9.2 mi | 29.7 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Crooked Lake Park | 14 mi | 28.8 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Wahneta | 14 mi | 35.3 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Highland City | 14 mi | 29.0 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Eagle Lake | 15 mi | 31.4 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Mulberry | 15 mi | 28.3 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bartow, FL (26.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Polk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poinciana | 46.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 2 | Davenport | 41.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 3 | Fort Meade | 40.2 minutes (±12.0) |
| 4 | Inwood | 39.2 minutes (±7.2) |
| 5 | Haines City | 35.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 6 (tie) | Dundee | 35.3 minutes (±3.5) |
| 6 (tie) | Wahneta | 35.3 minutes (±5.6) |
| 8 | Loughman | 33.5 minutes (±3.9) |
| 9 | Auburndale | 33.3 minutes (±4.3) |
Showing 9 of 36 places in Polk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Fort Meade
How long is the average commute in Fort Meade?
Workers who live in Fort Meade, FL take an average of 40.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fort Meade without a car?
13.8% of households in Fort Meade have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fort Meade?
9.8% (±4.7 points) of workers who live in Fort Meade worked from home, and 70.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Meade city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Meade city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Meade city, Florida
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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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