How long is the commute from Lake Butler, FL?
Workers who live in Lake Butler, FL take an average of 25.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
4.9% work from home.
6.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.8 minutes (±4.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Households without a car
- 6.8%
How people in Lake Butler get to work
| Means of transportation | Lake Butler | Union County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.9% (±8.5 points) | 80.7% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.5% (±7.5 points) | 10.9% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±10.5 points) | 0.0% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±2.7 points) | 0.3% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±10.5 points) | 0.5% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.9% (±6.2 points) | 7.7% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Lake Butler, the average commute is lower than in Union County (37.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lake Butler, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Union County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (1.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Union County, Lake Butler ranks 3 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 536 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lake Butler
| Vehicles available | Lake Butler | Union County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.8% (±4.5 points) | 2.0% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 50.5% (±9.4 points) | 33.5% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.4% (±9.0 points) | 38.9% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 7.2% (±5.6 points) | 25.6% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Lake Butler, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Union County (2.0%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (6.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Lake Butler
| Lake Butler | Union County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.9% (±6.2 points) | 7.7% (±3.0 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% (±1.5 points) | 97.5% (±1.4 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.1% (±6.5 points) | 90.1% (±2.9 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lake Butler, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Union County (90.1%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (91.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lake Butler
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Butler | — | 25.8 minutes (±4.5) | — |
| Raiford | 6.9 mi | 31.5 minutes (±10.9) | Not measurably different |
| Worthington Springs | 7.0 mi | 29.7 minutes (±11.7) | Not measurably different |
| Brooker | 9.0 mi | 34.0 minutes (±12.0) | Not measurably different |
| La Crosse | 12 mi | 26.5 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
| Starke | 15 mi | 28.2 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Hampton | 16 mi | 31.3 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Lawtey | 16 mi | 49.8 minutes (±14.1) | Higher |
| Waldo | 19 mi | 23.9 minutes (±13.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lawtey, FL (49.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Union County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raiford | 31.5 minutes (±10.9) |
| 2 | Worthington Springs | 29.7 minutes (±11.7) |
| 3 | Lake Butler | 25.8 minutes (±4.5) |
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 Lake Butler
How long is the average commute in Lake Butler?
Workers who live in Lake Butler, FL take an average of 25.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lake Butler without a car?
6.8% of households in Lake Butler have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lake Butler?
4.9% (±6.2 points) of workers who live in Lake Butler worked from home, and 91.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Butler city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Butler city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Butler city, Florida
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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