How long is the commute from Lake Hamilton, FL?
Workers who live in Lake Hamilton, FL take an average of 27.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
18.9% work from home.
0.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.1 minutes (±3.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 18.9%
- Households without a car
- 0.8%
How people in Lake Hamilton get to work
| Means of transportation | Lake Hamilton | Polk County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.2% (±12.9 points) | 75.0% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.6% (±3.8 points) | 8.8% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.8 points) | 0.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±2.6 points) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±1.5 points) | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.9% (±10.1 points) | 12.4% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Lake Hamilton, the average commute is not measurably different from Polk County (30.5 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 Hamilton, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Polk County, Lake Hamilton ranks 25 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 448 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lake Hamilton
| Vehicles available | Lake Hamilton | Polk County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.8% (±1.2 points) | 5.4% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.7% (±10.6 points) | 38.5% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 52.4% (±13.0 points) | 38.3% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.1% (±11.7 points) | 17.8% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Lake Hamilton, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Polk County (5.4%).
It is also lower than in Florida (6.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Lake Hamilton
| Lake Hamilton | Polk County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.9% (±10.1 points) | 12.4% (±0.5 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.4% (±1.3 points) | 96.1% (±0.4 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.1% (±4.5 points) | 90.7% (±0.5 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lake Hamilton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Polk County (90.7%).
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 Hamilton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Hamilton | — | 27.1 minutes (±3.7) | — |
| Dundee | 2.6 mi | 35.3 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Haines City | 4.4 mi | 35.5 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Grenelefe | 4.8 mi | 33.0 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Cypress Gardens | 5.0 mi | 30.3 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Winter Haven | 6.5 mi | 28.4 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Davenport | 7.8 mi | 41.3 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Lake Alfred | 8.2 mi | 31.9 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Inwood | 8.6 mi | 39.2 minutes (±7.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Dundee, FL (35.3 minutes), Haines City, FL (35.5 minutes), Davenport, FL (41.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Highland City | 29.0 minutes (±3.4) |
| 20 | Jan Phyl Village | 28.9 minutes (±4.0) |
| 21 | Crooked Lake Park | 28.8 minutes (±3.5) |
| 22 | Winter Haven | 28.4 minutes (±1.8) |
| 23 | Mulberry | 28.3 minutes (±5.1) |
| 24 | Kathleen | 28.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 25 | Lake Hamilton | 27.1 minutes (±3.7) |
| 26 | Hillcrest Heights | 27.0 minutes (±8.4) |
| 27 | Bartow | 26.3 minutes (±2.5) |
| 28 | Medulla | 25.9 minutes (±1.9) |
| 29 (tie) | Fuller Heights | 25.8 minutes (±3.9) |
| 29 (tie) | Highland Park | 25.8 minutes (±8.9) |
| 31 | Frostproof | 25.4 minutes (±6.3) |
Showing 13 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 Lake Hamilton
How long is the average commute in Lake Hamilton?
Workers who live in Lake Hamilton, FL take an average of 27.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lake Hamilton without a car?
0.8% of households in Lake Hamilton have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lake Hamilton?
18.9% (±10.1 points) of workers who live in Lake Hamilton worked from home, and 95.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Hamilton town, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Hamilton town, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Hamilton town, Florida
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Lake Hamilton town, Florida (place:37975, in state:12).
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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