How long is the commute from North Platte, NE?
Workers who live in North Platte, NE take an average of 13.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
86.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
2.0% of workers walk to work.
2.4% work from home.
5.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 13.3 minutes (±1.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 2.4%
- Households without a car
- 5.0%
How people in North Platte get to work
| Means of transportation | North Platte | Lincoln County | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 86.7% (±2.7 points) | 85.8% | 76.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.8% (±2.0 points) | 6.4% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±0.9 points) | 0.6% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.0% (±1.1 points) | 1.9% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.2% (±1.4 points) | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.4% (±1.0 points) | 3.6% | 11.0% | 15.1% |
In North Platte, the average commute is lower than in Lincoln County (15.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Nebraska (19.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In North Platte, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lincoln County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Nebraska (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lincoln County, North Platte ranks 7 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 665 of 725.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in North Platte
| Vehicles available | North Platte | Lincoln County | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% (±1.4 points) | 4.1% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.3% (±3.8 points) | 32.2% | 30.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.6% (±3.1 points) | 33.3% | 37.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.1% (±3.1 points) | 30.5% | 26.8% | 21.9% |
In North Platte, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lincoln County (4.1%).
It is not measurably different from Nebraska (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in North Platte
| North Platte | Lincoln County | Nebraska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.4% (±1.0 points) | 3.6% (±0.9 points) | 11.0% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.6% (±1.4 points) | 95.2% (±1.1 points) | 95.3% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.3% (±2.6 points) | 89.5% (±2.0 points) | 90.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In North Platte, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lincoln County (89.5%).
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 North Platte
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Platte | — | 13.3 minutes (±1.1) | — |
| Maxwell | 12 mi | 17.9 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Hershey | 13 mi | 16.4 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
| Sutherland | 20 mi | 21.0 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Brady | 21 mi | 35.0 minutes (±9.6) | Higher |
| Wellfleet | 26 mi | 21.2 minutes (±10.8) | Not measurably different |
| Stapleton | 27 mi | 26.8 minutes (±7.2) | Higher |
| Gandy | 28 mi | 12.2 minutes (±9.4) | Not measurably different |
| Wallace | 29 mi | 15.5 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Maxwell, NE (17.9 minutes), Hershey, NE (16.4 minutes), Sutherland, NE (21.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lincoln County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brady | 35.0 minutes (±9.6) |
| 2 | Wellfleet | 21.2 minutes (±10.8) |
| 3 | Sutherland | 21.0 minutes (±3.8) |
| 4 | Maxwell | 17.9 minutes (±3.6) |
| 5 | Hershey | 16.4 minutes (±1.5) |
| 6 | Wallace | 15.5 minutes (±6.4) |
| 7 | North Platte | 13.3 minutes (±1.1) |
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 North Platte
How long is the average commute in North Platte?
Workers who live in North Platte, NE take an average of 13.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in North Platte without a car?
5.0% of households in North Platte have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in North Platte?
2.4% (±1.0 points) of workers who live in North Platte worked from home, and 89.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Platte city, Nebraska
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Platte city, Nebraska
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Platte 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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