How long is the commute from Lawton, IA?
Workers who live in Lawton, IA take an average of 22.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
92.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
1.2% work from home.
8.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.2 minutes (±4.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 1.2%
- Households without a car
- 8.8%
How people in Lawton get to work
| Means of transportation | Lawton | Woodbury County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 92.0% (±3.3 points) | 79.5% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.9% (±3.0 points) | 11.2% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.7 points) | 1.1% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±1.2 points) | 1.9% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±5.7 points) | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 1.2% (±1.2 points) | 5.6% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Lawton, the average commute is not measurably different from Woodbury County (18.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lawton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Woodbury County (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Woodbury County, Lawton ranks 10 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 488 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lawton
| Vehicles available | Lawton | Woodbury County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.8% (±6.0 points) | 6.1% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.2% (±7.5 points) | 32.4% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.8% (±9.9 points) | 35.5% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 33.1% (±8.5 points) | 26.0% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Lawton, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Woodbury County (6.1%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Lawton
| Lawton | Woodbury County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 1.2% (±1.2 points) | 5.6% (±1.0 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.8% (±6.1 points) | 94.0% (±1.0 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.0% (±6.9 points) | 87.3% (±1.4 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Lawton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Woodbury County (87.3%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (88.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lawton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawton | — | 22.2 minutes (±4.4) | — |
| Bronson | 4.9 mi | 25.2 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Moville | 6.0 mi | 23.7 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Sergeant Bluff | 10 mi | 13.4 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Sioux City | 10 mi | 17.5 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Hinton | 12 mi | 22.3 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| South Sioux City | 12 mi | 12.2 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Salix | 13 mi | 18.7 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Dakota City | 13 mi | 14.9 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sergeant Bluff, IA (13.4 minutes), Sioux City, IA (17.5 minutes), South Sioux City, NE (12.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Woodbury County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Oto | 29.4 minutes (±8.8) |
| 5 | Cushing | 28.0 minutes (±10.5) |
| 6 (tie) | Hornick | 27.7 minutes (±3.7) |
| 6 (tie) | Pierson | 27.7 minutes (±4.4) |
| 8 | Bronson | 25.2 minutes (±4.9) |
| 9 | Moville | 23.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 10 | Lawton | 22.2 minutes (±4.4) |
| 11 | Salix | 18.7 minutes (±1.3) |
| 12 | Sloan | 18.0 minutes (±3.2) |
| 13 | Sioux City | 17.5 minutes (±1.0) |
| 14 | Danbury | 15.2 minutes (±3.1) |
| 15 | Sergeant Bluff | 13.4 minutes (±1.5) |
Showing 12 of 15 places in Woodbury 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 Lawton
How long is the average commute in Lawton?
Workers who live in Lawton, IA take an average of 22.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lawton without a car?
8.8% of households in Lawton have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lawton?
1.2% (±1.2 points) of workers who live in Lawton worked from home, and 88.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lawton city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lawton city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lawton city, Iowa
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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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