How long is the commute from Jenks, OK?
Workers who live in Jenks, OK take an average of 20.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
14.7% work from home.
1.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.5 minutes (±0.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 14.7%
- Households without a car
- 1.9%
How people in Jenks get to work
| Means of transportation | Jenks | Tulsa County | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.8% (±3.1 points) | 76.0% | 77.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.3% (±1.6 points) | 9.4% | 9.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.4 points) | 1.3% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±0.7 points) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.7% (±2.4 points) | 11.5% | 9.4% | 15.1% |
In Jenks, the average commute is not measurably different from Tulsa County (20.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Oklahoma (22.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Jenks, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Tulsa County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Oklahoma (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Tulsa County, Jenks ranks 10 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 417 of 578.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Jenks
| Vehicles available | Jenks | Tulsa County | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.9% (±0.8 points) | 6.3% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.6% (±3.4 points) | 35.5% | 32.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.5% (±3.2 points) | 38.4% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.1% (±3.7 points) | 19.8% | 24.1% | 21.9% |
In Jenks, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Tulsa County (6.3%).
It is also lower than in Oklahoma (5.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Jenks
| Jenks | Tulsa County | Oklahoma | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.7% (±2.4 points) | 11.5% (±0.4 points) | 9.4% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.6% (±0.9 points) | 96.0% (±0.3 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.3% (±1.5 points) | 91.4% (±0.3 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Jenks, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Tulsa County (91.4%).
It is also higher than in Oklahoma (88.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Jenks
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenks | — | 20.5 minutes (±0.8) | — |
| Glenpool | 3.8 mi | 24.3 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Kiefer | 5.8 mi | 24.6 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
| Bixby | 6.4 mi | 24.2 minutes (±1.0) | Higher |
| Oakhurst | 7.6 mi | 21.4 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Sapulpa | 8.4 mi | 22.0 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
| Tulsa | 9.8 mi | 18.9 minutes (±0.3) | Lower |
| Mounds | 9.9 mi | 20.1 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty | 10 mi | 34.7 minutes (±10.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Tulsa, OK (18.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Glenpool, OK (24.3 minutes), Kiefer, OK (24.6 minutes), Bixby, OK (24.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Tulsa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Glenpool | 24.3 minutes (±1.6) |
| 5 | Bixby | 24.2 minutes (±1.0) |
| 6 | Collinsville | 24.0 minutes (±1.9) |
| 7 | Broken Arrow | 21.9 minutes (±0.5) |
| 8 | Owasso | 21.7 minutes (±1.0) |
| 9 | Oakhurst | 21.4 minutes (±3.1) |
| 10 (tie) | Jenks | 20.5 minutes (±0.8) |
| 10 (tie) | Sand Springs | 20.5 minutes (±0.9) |
| 12 | Tulsa | 18.9 minutes (±0.3) |
Showing 9 of 12 places in Tulsa 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 Jenks
How long is the average commute in Jenks?
Workers who live in Jenks, OK take an average of 20.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Jenks without a car?
1.9% of households in Jenks have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Jenks?
14.7% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in Jenks worked from home, and 96.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jenks city, Oklahoma
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jenks city, Oklahoma
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jenks 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 Jenks city, Oklahoma (place:37800, in state:40).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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 .
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