How long is the commute from Idabel, OK?
Workers who live in Idabel, OK take an average of 19.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
5.5% work from home.
13.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.6 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.5%
- Households without a car
- 13.6%
How people in Idabel get to work
| Means of transportation | Idabel | McCurtain County | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.5% (±5.2 points) | 83.8% | 77.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.4% (±3.7 points) | 9.2% | 9.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±1.5 points) | 0.9% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±1.5 points) | 1.6% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.5% (±2.6 points) | 4.4% | 9.4% | 15.1% |
In Idabel, the average commute is lower than in McCurtain County (24.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Oklahoma (22.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Idabel, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from McCurtain County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Oklahoma (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In McCurtain County, Idabel ranks 5 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 449 of 578.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Idabel
| Vehicles available | Idabel | McCurtain County | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.6% (±3.6 points) | 7.2% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.1% (±5.0 points) | 32.6% | 32.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.9% (±4.9 points) | 30.9% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.4% (±5.0 points) | 29.4% | 24.1% | 21.9% |
In Idabel, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in McCurtain County (7.2%).
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 Idabel
| Idabel | McCurtain County | Oklahoma | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.5% (±2.6 points) | 4.4% (±0.9 points) | 9.4% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 87.3% (±3.5 points) | 88.5% (±1.5 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 81.3% (±4.2 points) | 81.5% (±1.8 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Idabel, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from McCurtain County (81.5%).
It is also lower than in Oklahoma (88.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Idabel
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idabel | — | 19.6 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| Garvin | 7.1 mi | 17.0 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Broken Bow | 9.6 mi | 21.4 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Haworth | 11 mi | 18.1 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Millerton | 13 mi | 16.0 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Wright City | 15 mi | 27.4 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Valliant | 17 mi | 20.2 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Hochatown | 18 mi | 26.5 minutes (±13.7) | Not measurably different |
| Annona | 23 mi | 35.7 minutes (±10.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Wright City, OK (27.4 minutes), Annona, TX (35.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across McCurtain County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wright City | 27.4 minutes (±5.7) |
| 2 | Hochatown | 26.5 minutes (±13.7) |
| 3 | Broken Bow | 21.4 minutes (±4.8) |
| 4 | Valliant | 20.2 minutes (±3.7) |
| 5 | Idabel | 19.6 minutes (±3.0) |
| 6 | Haworth | 18.1 minutes (±3.1) |
| 7 | Garvin | 17.0 minutes (±4.0) |
| 8 | Millerton | 16.0 minutes (±4.3) |
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 Idabel
How long is the average commute in Idabel?
Workers who live in Idabel, OK take an average of 19.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Idabel without a car?
13.6% of households in Idabel have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Idabel?
5.5% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in Idabel worked from home, and 81.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Idabel city, Oklahoma
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Idabel city, Oklahoma
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Idabel city, Oklahoma
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 Idabel city, Oklahoma (place:36750, in state:40).
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 last updated on .
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