How long is the commute from Willow Oak, FL?
Workers who live in Willow Oak, FL take an average of 32.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
9.1% work from home.
6.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.3 minutes (±3.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Households without a car
- 6.3%
How people in Willow Oak get to work
| Means of transportation | Willow Oak | Polk County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.4% (±6.3 points) | 75.0% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.8% (±4.8 points) | 8.8% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 0.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±1.3 points) | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.1% (±4.4 points) | 12.4% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Willow Oak, 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 Willow Oak, 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, Willow Oak ranks 11 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 167 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Willow Oak
| Vehicles available | Willow Oak | Polk County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.3% (±3.8 points) | 5.4% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.5% (±8.3 points) | 38.5% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.6% (±8.8 points) | 38.3% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.7% (±6.4 points) | 17.8% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Willow Oak, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Polk County (5.4%).
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 Willow Oak
| Willow Oak | Polk County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.1% (±4.4 points) | 12.4% (±0.5 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.4% (±5.6 points) | 96.1% (±0.4 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.0% (±6.7 points) | 90.7% (±0.5 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Willow Oak, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from 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 Willow Oak
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Oak | — | 32.3 minutes (±3.4) | — |
| Fuller Heights | 1.7 mi | 25.8 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
| Mulberry | 2.5 mi | 28.3 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Medulla | 3.6 mi | 25.9 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Lakeland Highlands | 5.1 mi | 24.3 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Plant City | 8.6 mi | 28.2 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Highland City | 9.3 mi | 29.0 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Lakeland | 10 mi | 23.1 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Crystal Lake | 11 mi | 29.2 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fuller Heights, FL (25.8 minutes), Medulla, FL (25.9 minutes), Lakeland Highlands, FL (24.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 10 | Grenelefe | 33.0 minutes (±6.1) |
| 11 | Willow Oak | 32.3 minutes (±3.4) |
| 12 | Polk City | 32.2 minutes (±4.6) |
| 13 | Lake Alfred | 31.9 minutes (±5.0) |
| 14 | Eagle Lake | 31.4 minutes (±5.7) |
| 15 | Cypress Gardens | 30.3 minutes (±3.8) |
| 16 | Alturas | 29.7 minutes (±3.4) |
| 17 (tie) | Combee Settlement | 29.2 minutes (±8.3) |
Showing 13 of 36 places in Polk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Willow Oak is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Willow Oak
How long is the average commute in Willow Oak?
Workers who live in Willow Oak, FL take an average of 32.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Willow Oak without a car?
6.3% of households in Willow Oak have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Willow Oak?
9.1% (±4.4 points) of workers who live in Willow Oak worked from home, and 84.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Willow Oak CDP, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Willow Oak CDP, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Willow Oak CDP, 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 Willow Oak CDP, Florida (place:77862, 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 last updated on .
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