How long is the commute from Altus, OK?
Workers who live in Altus, OK take an average of 11.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.1% of workers walk to work.
4.8% work from home.
8.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 11.1 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Households without a car
- 8.0%
How people in Altus get to work
| Means of transportation | Altus | Jackson County | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.3% (±3.1 points) | 81.0% | 77.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.4% (±2.2 points) | 9.8% | 9.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.1% (±1.1 points) | 1.7% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.4% (±1.0 points) | 2.2% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.8% (±1.8 points) | 5.4% | 9.4% | 15.1% |
In Altus, the average commute is lower than in Jackson County (13.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Oklahoma (22.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Altus, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jackson County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Oklahoma (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Jackson County, Altus ranks 8 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 571 of 578.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Altus
| Vehicles available | Altus | Jackson County | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.0% (±1.9 points) | 6.4% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.6% (±4.5 points) | 34.1% | 32.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.2% (±4.1 points) | 35.9% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.1% (±3.0 points) | 23.6% | 24.1% | 21.9% |
In Altus, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Jackson County (6.4%).
It is also higher than in Oklahoma (5.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Altus
| Altus | Jackson County | Oklahoma | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.8% (±1.8 points) | 5.4% (±1.6 points) | 9.4% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.4% (±1.8 points) | 94.5% (±1.4 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.8% (±2.6 points) | 89.5% (±1.9 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Altus, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Jackson County (89.5%).
It is not measurably different from Oklahoma (88.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Altus
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altus | — | 11.1 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| Martha | 6.5 mi | 16.3 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Blair | 8.6 mi | 15.9 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Headrick | 10.0 mi | 22.7 minutes (±9.7) | Higher |
| Olustee | 10.0 mi | 21.7 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Elmer | 12 mi | 27.2 minutes (±11.1) | Higher |
| Tipton | 15 mi | 26.9 minutes (±5.8) | Higher |
| East Duke | 15 mi | 29.4 minutes (±17.0) | Higher |
| Mangum | 19 mi | 11.4 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Martha, OK (16.3 minutes), Blair, OK (15.9 minutes), Headrick, OK (22.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jackson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Elmer | 27.2 minutes (±11.1) |
| 3 | Headrick | 22.7 minutes (±9.7) |
| 4 | Olustee | 21.7 minutes (±5.7) |
| 5 | Eldorado | 16.9 minutes (±3.9) |
| 6 | Martha | 16.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 7 | Blair | 15.9 minutes (±2.2) |
| 8 | Altus | 11.1 minutes (±1.2) |
Showing 7 of 8 places in Jackson 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 Altus
How long is the average commute in Altus?
Workers who live in Altus, OK take an average of 11.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Altus without a car?
8.0% of households in Altus have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Altus?
4.8% (±1.8 points) of workers who live in Altus worked from home, and 90.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Altus city, Oklahoma
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Altus city, Oklahoma
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Altus city, Oklahoma
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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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