How long is the commute from Elephant Butte, NM?

Name: Commute and cars in Elephant Butte, NM, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Elephant Butte, NM take an average of 12.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

86.8% of workers drive alone to work.

0.0% take public transportation.

0.0% of workers walk to work.

6.0% work from home.

7.6% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 12.0 minutes (±2.2)
Public transportation: 0.0%
Work from home: 6.0%
Households without a car: 7.6%

How people in Elephant Butte get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Elephant Butte	Sierra County	New Mexico	United States
Drove alone	86.8% (±15.9 points)	72.3%	73.6%	68.8%
Carpooled	0.0% (±7.6 points)	10.0%	9.9%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.0% (±7.6 points)	0.0%	0.6%	3.2%
Walked	0.0% (±7.6 points)	2.9%	1.9%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	7.3% (±12.9 points)	6.7%	1.8%	2.0%
Worked from home	6.0% (±6.9 points)	8.2%	12.2%	15.1%

In Elephant Butte, the average commute is not measurably different from Sierra County (14.8 minutes).

It is also lower than in New Mexico (23.5 minutes).

It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Elephant Butte, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sierra County (0.0%).

It is not measurably different from New Mexico (0.6%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).

In Sierra County, Elephant Butte ranks 2 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 179 of 195.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Elephant Butte

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Elephant Butte	Sierra County	New Mexico	United States
No vehicle	7.6% (±9.6 points)	7.3%	5.6%	8.4%
1 vehicle	28.7% (±11.0 points)	36.8%	33.2%	33.1%
2 vehicles	45.4% (±11.1 points)	31.3%	36.0%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	18.3% (±8.4 points)	24.6%	25.2%	21.9%

In Elephant Butte, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Sierra County (7.3%).

It is not measurably different from New Mexico (5.6%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).

Working from home and internet access in Elephant Butte

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Elephant Butte	Sierra County	New Mexico	United States
Workers working from home	6.0% (±6.9 points)	8.2% (±4.2 points)	12.2% (±0.3 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	85.1% (±8.6 points)	89.4% (±3.2 points)	93.7% (±0.2 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	75.1% (±10.6 points)	83.5% (±4.7 points)	86.5% (±0.3 points)	91.0%

In Elephant Butte, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Sierra County (83.5%).

It is also lower than in New Mexico (86.5%).

It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near Elephant Butte

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Elephant Butte
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Elephant Butte	—	12.0 minutes (±2.2)	—
Truth or Consequences	5.0 mi	11.5 minutes (±3.3)	Not measurably different
Williamsburg	6.2 mi	14.4 minutes (±2.8)	Not measurably different
Hatch	35 mi	18.2 minutes (±3.1)	Higher
Radium Springs	52 mi	24.9 minutes (±3.0)	Higher
Bayard	60 mi	17.3 minutes (±2.8)	Higher
Santa Clara	61 mi	12.8 minutes (±2.6)	Not measurably different
San Ysidro (community)	62 mi	18.4 minutes (±2.6)	Higher
Hurley	62 mi	20.0 minutes (±5.1)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hatch, NM (18.2 minutes), Radium Springs, NM (24.9 minutes), Bayard, NM (17.3 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Sierra County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
1	Williamsburg	14.4 minutes (±2.8)
2	Elephant Butte	12.0 minutes (±2.2)
3	Truth or Consequences	11.5 minutes (±3.3)

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 Elephant Butte

How long is the average commute in Elephant Butte?

Workers who live in Elephant Butte, NM take an average of 12.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Elephant Butte without a car?

7.6% of households in Elephant Butte have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Elephant Butte?

6.0% (±6.9 points) of workers who live in Elephant Butte worked from home, and 75.1% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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