How long is the commute from Ponca, NE?
Workers who live in Ponca, NE take an average of 22.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
6.2% of workers walk to work.
6.5% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.6 minutes (±3.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Ponca get to work
| Means of transportation | Ponca | Dixon County | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.1% (±9.5 points) | 76.1% | 76.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.2% (±4.4 points) | 9.6% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 6.2% (±3.4 points) | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.9% (±7.5 points) | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.5% (±4.8 points) | 9.3% | 11.0% | 15.1% |
In Ponca, the average commute is not measurably different from Dixon County (24.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Nebraska (19.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ponca, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Dixon County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Nebraska (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Dixon County, Ponca ranks 13 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 337 of 725.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ponca
| Vehicles available | Ponca | Dixon County | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±7.2 points) | 1.6% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.6% (±9.1 points) | 22.9% | 30.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.2% (±9.6 points) | 31.7% | 37.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 38.2% (±9.7 points) | 43.8% | 26.8% | 21.9% |
In Ponca, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Dixon County (1.6%).
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 Ponca
| Ponca | Dixon County | Nebraska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.5% (±4.8 points) | 9.3% (±2.4 points) | 11.0% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 81.8% (±7.7 points) | 92.1% (±1.8 points) | 95.3% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.5% (±7.1 points) | 86.2% (±2.8 points) | 90.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Ponca, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Dixon County (86.2%).
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 Ponca
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponca | — | 22.6 minutes (±3.6) | — |
| Ponca Township | 2.4 mi | 21.9 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Civil Bend Township | 3.3 mi | 11.1 minutes (±5.7) | Lower |
| Martinsburg | 7.4 mi | 19.5 minutes (±10.5) | Not measurably different |
| Waterbury | 7.6 mi | 51.7 minutes (±23.1) | Higher |
| Ottercreek Township | 7.6 mi | 41.5 minutes (±20.3) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson | 7.8 mi | 22.0 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (Union County) | 7.9 mi | 20.8 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Elk Point | 8.2 mi | 20.9 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Civil Bend Township, SD (11.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Waterbury, NE (51.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Dixon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Springbank Township | 27.9 minutes (±7.5) |
| 8 | Concord Township | 27.3 minutes (±6.7) |
| 9 | Newcastle | 25.4 minutes (±3.4) |
| 10 | Concord | 24.4 minutes (±7.0) |
| 11 | Emerson Township | 23.4 minutes (±2.0) |
| 12 | Emerson | 23.0 minutes (±2.2) |
| 13 | Ponca | 22.6 minutes (±3.6) |
| 14 | Ponca Township | 21.9 minutes (±3.7) |
| 15 | Maskell | 21.6 minutes (±8.8) |
| 16 | Martinsburg | 19.5 minutes (±10.5) |
| 17 | Wakefield Township | 19.0 minutes (±4.4) |
| 18 | Wakefield | 18.8 minutes (±4.5) |
| 19 (tie) | Galena Township | 18.5 minutes (±6.2) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Dixon 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 Ponca
How long is the average commute in Ponca?
Workers who live in Ponca, NE take an average of 22.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ponca without a car?
0.0% of households in Ponca have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ponca?
6.5% (±4.8 points) of workers who live in Ponca worked from home, and 84.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ponca city, Nebraska
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ponca city, Nebraska
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ponca 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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