How long is the commute from Springer, NM?
Workers who live in Springer, NM take an average of 19.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.6% of workers drive alone to work.
8.1% take public transportation.
1.8% of workers walk to work.
13.1% work from home.
1.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.2 minutes (±7.1)
- Public transportation
- 8.1%
- Work from home
- 13.1%
- Households without a car
- 1.6%
How people in Springer get to work
| Means of transportation | Springer | Colfax County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.6% (±13.7 points) | 69.0% | 73.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.4% (±5.5 points) | 14.3% | 9.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 8.1% (±7.4 points) | 0.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.8% (±3.1 points) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±9.1 points) | 2.3% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.1% (±13.3 points) | 12.0% | 12.2% | 15.1% |
In Springer, the average commute is not measurably different from Colfax County (19.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from New Mexico (23.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Springer, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Colfax County (0.8%).
It is also higher than in New Mexico (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Colfax County, Springer ranks 4 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 132 of 195.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Springer
| Vehicles available | Springer | Colfax County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.6% (±2.4 points) | 6.6% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.3% (±11.6 points) | 32.4% | 33.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.9% (±10.3 points) | 31.2% | 36.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.2% (±11.3 points) | 29.9% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Springer, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Colfax County (6.6%).
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 Springer
| Springer | Colfax County | New Mexico | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.1% (±13.3 points) | 12.0% (±3.1 points) | 12.2% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.0% (±9.3 points) | 90.1% (±2.8 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.9% (±8.6 points) | 81.3% (±3.1 points) | 86.5% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Springer, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Colfax County (81.3%).
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 Springer
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springer | — | 19.2 minutes (±7.1) | — |
| Maxwell | 13 mi | 22.9 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
| Cimarron | 20 mi | 15.8 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Wagon Mound | 26 mi | 32.6 minutes (±11.8) | Not measurably different |
| Angel Fire | 37 mi | 24.2 minutes (±9.6) | Not measurably different |
| Roy | 37 mi | 23.6 minutes (±9.6) | Not measurably different |
| Raton | 37 mi | 19.3 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Eagle Nest | 39 mi | 15.6 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
| Des Moines | 51 mi | 10.0 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Colfax County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angel Fire | 24.2 minutes (±9.6) |
| 2 | Maxwell | 22.9 minutes (±6.8) |
| 3 | Raton | 19.3 minutes (±4.2) |
| 4 | Springer | 19.2 minutes (±7.1) |
| 5 | Cimarron | 15.8 minutes (±4.4) |
| 6 | Eagle Nest | 15.6 minutes (±6.7) |
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 Springer
How long is the average commute in Springer?
Workers who live in Springer, NM take an average of 19.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Springer without a car?
1.6% of households in Springer have no vehicle, and 8.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Springer?
13.1% (±13.3 points) of workers who live in Springer worked from home, and 83.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Springer town, New Mexico
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Springer town, New Mexico
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Springer town, New Mexico
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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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