How long is the commute from Gering, NE?
Workers who live in Gering, NE take an average of 15.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
88.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
1.9% of workers walk to work.
3.0% work from home.
8.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.1 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 3.0%
- Households without a car
- 8.3%
How people in Gering get to work
| Means of transportation | Gering | Scotts Bluff County | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 88.8% (±5.4 points) | 81.9% | 76.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.4% (±4.5 points) | 8.6% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.9% (±1.8 points) | 1.8% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.9 points) | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.0% (±1.8 points) | 5.9% | 11.0% | 15.1% |
In Gering, the average commute is not measurably different from Scotts Bluff County (15.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Nebraska (19.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Gering, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Scotts Bluff County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Nebraska (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Scotts Bluff County, Gering ranks 8 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 623 of 725.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Gering
| Vehicles available | Gering | Scotts Bluff County | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.3% (±4.8 points) | 7.0% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.3% (±7.0 points) | 32.5% | 30.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.3% (±6.9 points) | 33.3% | 37.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.1% (±4.8 points) | 27.2% | 26.8% | 21.9% |
In Gering, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Scotts Bluff County (7.0%).
It is not measurably different from Nebraska (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Gering
| Gering | Scotts Bluff County | Nebraska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.0% (±1.8 points) | 5.9% (±1.3 points) | 11.0% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.4% (±3.3 points) | 92.1% (±1.4 points) | 95.3% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.1% (±3.5 points) | 85.7% (±2.1 points) | 90.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Gering, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Scotts Bluff County (85.7%).
It is not measurably different from Nebraska (90.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Gering
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gering | — | 15.1 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Terrytown | 1.5 mi | 19.3 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Scottsbluff | 2.8 mi | 12.5 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Melbeta | 8.1 mi | 16.0 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Minatare | 8.4 mi | 16.5 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Mitchell | 11 mi | 19.4 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| McGrew | 14 mi | 42.6 minutes (±22.4) | Higher |
| Morrill | 16 mi | 17.8 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Bayard | 18 mi | 28.7 minutes (±7.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Mitchell, NE (19.4 minutes), McGrew, NE (42.6 minutes), Bayard, NE (28.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Scotts Bluff County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Mitchell | 19.4 minutes (±2.9) |
| 3 | Terrytown | 19.3 minutes (±6.5) |
| 4 | Morrill | 17.8 minutes (±4.4) |
| 5 | Minatare | 16.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 6 | Melbeta | 16.0 minutes (±4.8) |
| 7 | Henry | 15.2 minutes (±3.0) |
| 8 | Gering | 15.1 minutes (±2.1) |
| 9 | Lyman | 13.9 minutes (±4.5) |
| 10 | Scottsbluff | 12.5 minutes (±1.7) |
Showing 9 of 10 places in Scotts Bluff 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 Gering
How long is the average commute in Gering?
Workers who live in Gering, NE take an average of 15.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Gering without a car?
8.3% of households in Gering have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Gering?
3.0% (±1.8 points) of workers who live in Gering worked from home, and 93.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gering city, Nebraska
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gering city, Nebraska
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gering city, Nebraska
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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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