How long is the commute from Lake Arthur, NM?
Workers who live in Lake Arthur, NM take an average of 25.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
93.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
0.0% work from home.
2.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.0 minutes (±5.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 0.0%
- Households without a car
- 2.1%
How people in Lake Arthur get to work
| Means of transportation | Lake Arthur | Chaves County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 93.6% (±6.1 points) | 81.8% | 73.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.4% (±6.1 points) | 9.4% | 9.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±18.8 points) | 0.1% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±18.8 points) | 1.4% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±18.8 points) | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 0.0% (±18.8 points) | 5.4% | 12.2% | 15.1% |
In Lake Arthur, the average commute is not measurably different from Chaves County (19.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from New Mexico (23.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lake Arthur, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Chaves County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from New Mexico (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Chaves County, Lake Arthur ranks 2 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 87 of 195.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lake Arthur
| Vehicles available | Lake Arthur | Chaves County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% (±2.7 points) | 5.5% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.7% (±13.0 points) | 31.3% | 33.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 53.5% (±15.7 points) | 37.6% | 36.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.6% (±15.1 points) | 25.5% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Lake Arthur, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Chaves County (5.5%).
It is also lower than in New Mexico (5.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Lake Arthur
| Lake Arthur | Chaves County | New Mexico | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 0.0% (±18.8 points) | 5.4% (±1.1 points) | 12.2% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 83.8% (±12.4 points) | 90.7% (±1.7 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 82.4% (±12.6 points) | 83.0% (±2.2 points) | 86.5% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Lake Arthur, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Chaves County (83.0%).
It is not measurably different from New Mexico (86.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lake Arthur
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Arthur | — | 25.0 minutes (±5.7) | — |
| Hagerman | 8.3 mi | 31.8 minutes (±8.4) | Not measurably different |
| Artesia | 11 mi | 17.7 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Dexter | 14 mi | 15.1 minutes (±5.7) | Lower |
| Atoka | 15 mi | 18.7 minutes (±8.6) | Not measurably different |
| Hope | 25 mi | 40.0 minutes (±20.4) | Not measurably different |
| Roswell | 28 mi | 18.2 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| La Huerta | 39 mi | 21.7 minutes (±8.6) | Not measurably different |
| Carlsbad | 42 mi | 22.3 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Dexter, NM (15.1 minutes), Roswell, NM (18.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Chaves County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hagerman | 31.8 minutes (±8.4) |
| 2 | Lake Arthur | 25.0 minutes (±5.7) |
| 3 | Roswell | 18.2 minutes (±1.5) |
| 4 | Dexter | 15.1 minutes (±5.7) |
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 Lake Arthur
How long is the average commute in Lake Arthur?
Workers who live in Lake Arthur, NM take an average of 25.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lake Arthur without a car?
2.1% of households in Lake Arthur have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lake Arthur?
0.0% (±18.8 points) of workers who live in Lake Arthur worked from home, and 82.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Arthur town, New Mexico
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Arthur town, New Mexico
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Arthur town, New Mexico
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 Lake Arthur town, New Mexico (place:37840, in state:35).
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 .