How long is the commute from Oakfield, ME?
Workers who live in Oakfield, ME take an average of 18.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
92.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
5.6% work from home.
11.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.5 minutes (±3.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Households without a car
- 11.6%
How people in Oakfield get to work
| Means of transportation | Oakfield | Aroostook County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 92.4% (±5.3 points) | 77.8% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.0% (±2.5 points) | 9.6% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±10.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±10.4 points) | 2.1% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±10.4 points) | 1.6% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.6% (±4.6 points) | 8.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Oakfield, the average commute is not measurably different from Aroostook County (18.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Maine (24.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Oakfield, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Aroostook County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Aroostook County, Oakfield ranks 42 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 398 of 462.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Oakfield
| Vehicles available | Oakfield | Aroostook County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.6% (±6.1 points) | 8.6% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.6% (±12.4 points) | 34.4% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.7% (±11.3 points) | 38.3% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.2% (±9.8 points) | 18.7% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Oakfield, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Aroostook County (8.6%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (6.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Oakfield
| Oakfield | Aroostook County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.6% (±4.6 points) | 8.8% (±1.0 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.9% (±4.6 points) | 91.0% (±1.0 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.7% (±5.2 points) | 84.3% (±1.5 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Oakfield, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Aroostook County (84.3%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (90.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Oakfield
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield | — | 18.5 minutes (±3.2) | — |
| Smyrna | 6.1 mi | 15.4 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Dyer Brook | 6.6 mi | 24.6 minutes (±7.7) | Not measurably different |
| Linneus | 7.0 mi | 17.4 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| New Limerick | 7.3 mi | 17.0 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Island Falls | 7.4 mi | 20.7 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Ludlow | 9.3 mi | 20.9 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Merrill | 9.9 mi | 29.3 minutes (±7.6) | Higher |
| Hersey | 12 mi | 24.7 minutes (±14.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Merrill, ME (29.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Aroostook County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Woodland | 19.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 37 | Littleton | 19.6 minutes (±4.7) |
| 38 | Castle Hill | 18.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 39 (tie) | Limestone | 18.7 minutes (±4.5) |
| 39 (tie) | Westfield | 18.7 minutes (±3.6) |
| 41 | Blaine | 18.6 minutes (±5.2) |
| 42 | Oakfield | 18.5 minutes (±3.2) |
| 43 | Fort Kent | 17.8 minutes (±3.1) |
| 44 | Weston | 17.6 minutes (±4.7) |
| 45 | Linneus | 17.4 minutes (±1.8) |
| 46 | Fort Fairfield | 17.2 minutes (±4.3) |
| 47 | New Limerick | 17.0 minutes (±4.7) |
| 48 | Caswell | 16.8 minutes (±6.7) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in Aroostook 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 Oakfield
How long is the average commute in Oakfield?
Workers who live in Oakfield, ME take an average of 18.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Oakfield without a car?
11.6% of households in Oakfield have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Oakfield?
5.6% (±4.6 points) of workers who live in Oakfield worked from home, and 88.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakfield town, Aroostook County, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakfield town, Aroostook County, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakfield town, Aroostook County, Maine
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 Oakfield town, Aroostook County, Maine (county subdivision:54385, in state:23 county:003).
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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