How long is the commute from McAlester, OK?
Workers who live in McAlester, OK take an average of 16.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
6.4% work from home.
9.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.3 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 6.4%
- Households without a car
- 9.0%
How people in McAlester get to work
| Means of transportation | McAlester | Pittsburg County | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.3% (±4.0 points) | 82.6% | 77.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.3% (±2.8 points) | 8.0% | 9.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.5 points) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±0.9 points) | 1.3% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.5 points) | 0.9% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.4% (±3.0 points) | 6.9% | 9.4% | 15.1% |
In McAlester, the average commute is lower than in Pittsburg County (21.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Oklahoma (22.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In McAlester, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Pittsburg County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Oklahoma (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Pittsburg County, McAlester ranks 12 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 526 of 578.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in McAlester
| Vehicles available | McAlester | Pittsburg County | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.0% (±1.9 points) | 7.1% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.8% (±3.7 points) | 35.2% | 32.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.5% (±3.5 points) | 32.5% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.7% (±2.7 points) | 25.3% | 24.1% | 21.9% |
In McAlester, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Pittsburg County (7.1%).
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 McAlester
| McAlester | Pittsburg County | Oklahoma | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.4% (±3.0 points) | 6.9% (±1.4 points) | 9.4% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.9% (±2.0 points) | 93.3% (±1.0 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.7% (±2.7 points) | 87.5% (±1.5 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In McAlester, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Pittsburg County (87.5%).
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 McAlester
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| McAlester | — | 16.3 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Krebs | 3.1 mi | 15.3 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Alderson | 5.1 mi | 12.7 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Savanna | 7.1 mi | 13.0 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Haileyville | 12 mi | 20.3 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Hartshorne | 13 mi | 21.8 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| Crowder | 14 mi | 20.1 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Pittsburg | 15 mi | 20.8 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Kiowa | 16 mi | 20.4 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Savanna, OK (13.0 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Haileyville, OK (20.3 minutes), Hartshorne, OK (21.8 minutes), Pittsburg, OK (20.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Pittsburg County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Indianola | 20.9 minutes (±5.2) |
| 7 | Pittsburg | 20.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 8 | Kiowa | 20.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 9 | Haileyville | 20.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 10 | Crowder | 20.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 11 | Canadian | 17.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 12 | McAlester | 16.3 minutes (±1.7) |
| 13 | Krebs | 15.3 minutes (±2.5) |
| 14 | Savanna | 13.0 minutes (±2.0) |
| 15 | Alderson | 12.7 minutes (±5.0) |
Showing 10 of 15 places in Pittsburg 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 McAlester
How long is the average commute in McAlester?
Workers who live in McAlester, OK take an average of 16.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in McAlester without a car?
9.0% of households in McAlester have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in McAlester?
6.4% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in McAlester worked from home, and 88.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McAlester city, Oklahoma
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McAlester city, Oklahoma
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McAlester 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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