How long is the commute from Atoka, OK?
Workers who live in Atoka, OK take an average of 23.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
9.6% of workers walk to work.
6.7% work from home.
16.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.1 minutes (±4.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Households without a car
- 16.5%
How people in Atoka get to work
| Means of transportation | Atoka | Atoka County | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.9% (±11.2 points) | 77.0% | 77.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.8% (±6.2 points) | 10.5% | 9.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 9.6% (±7.1 points) | 2.8% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.7% (±3.9 points) | 8.3% | 9.4% | 15.1% |
In Atoka, the average commute is not measurably different from Atoka County (27.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Oklahoma (22.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Atoka, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Atoka County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Oklahoma (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Atoka County, Atoka ranks 3 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 306 of 578.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Atoka
| Vehicles available | Atoka | Atoka County | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 16.5% (±7.8 points) | 7.5% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.2% (±8.8 points) | 26.6% | 32.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.0% (±7.2 points) | 36.4% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.3% (±6.1 points) | 29.5% | 24.1% | 21.9% |
In Atoka, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Atoka County (7.5%).
It is also higher than in Oklahoma (5.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Atoka
| Atoka | Atoka County | Oklahoma | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.7% (±3.9 points) | 8.3% (±1.7 points) | 9.4% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 83.7% (±5.5 points) | 88.6% (±1.9 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 72.9% (±8.2 points) | 79.5% (±2.7 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Atoka, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Atoka County (79.5%).
It is also lower than in Oklahoma (88.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Atoka
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atoka | — | 23.1 minutes (±4.9) | — |
| Tushka | 5.1 mi | 28.3 minutes (±7.3) | Not measurably different |
| Stringtown | 7.2 mi | 21.7 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Lehigh | 8.0 mi | 20.9 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Phillips | 9.7 mi | 15.1 minutes (±5.4) | Lower |
| Coalgate | 11 mi | 16.1 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Caney | 12 mi | 29.3 minutes (±10.3) | Not measurably different |
| Wapanucka | 17 mi | 30.4 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Caddo | 20 mi | 22.5 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Phillips, OK (15.1 minutes), Coalgate, OK (16.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Atoka County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caney | 29.3 minutes (±10.3) |
| 2 | Tushka | 28.3 minutes (±7.3) |
| 3 | Atoka | 23.1 minutes (±4.9) |
| 4 | Stringtown | 21.7 minutes (±2.9) |
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 Atoka
How long is the average commute in Atoka?
Workers who live in Atoka, OK take an average of 23.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Atoka without a car?
16.5% of households in Atoka have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Atoka?
6.7% (±3.9 points) of workers who live in Atoka worked from home, and 72.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Atoka city, Oklahoma
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Atoka city, Oklahoma
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Atoka 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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