How long is the commute from Pocola, OK?
Workers who live in Pocola, OK take an average of 17.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
5.8% work from home.
3.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.5 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.8%
- Households without a car
- 3.7%
How people in Pocola get to work
| Means of transportation | Pocola | Le Flore County | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.9% (±7.8 points) | 82.9% | 77.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.2% (±7.2 points) | 9.1% | 9.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 1.4% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±1.2 points) | 1.1% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.8% (±3.0 points) | 5.4% | 9.4% | 15.1% |
In Pocola, the average commute is lower than in Le Flore County (24.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Oklahoma (22.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Pocola, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Le Flore County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Oklahoma (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Le Flore County, Pocola ranks 15 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 504 of 578.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Pocola
| Vehicles available | Pocola | Le Flore County | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% (±2.3 points) | 6.3% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.3% (±7.0 points) | 27.2% | 32.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.8% (±7.3 points) | 39.2% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.2% (±3.8 points) | 27.4% | 24.1% | 21.9% |
In Pocola, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Le Flore County (6.3%).
It is not measurably different from Oklahoma (5.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Pocola
| Pocola | Le Flore County | Oklahoma | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.8% (±3.0 points) | 5.4% (±1.1 points) | 9.4% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.7% (±3.1 points) | 91.8% (±1.3 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.3% (±4.1 points) | 81.4% (±1.4 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Pocola, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Le Flore County (81.4%).
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 Pocola
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pocola | — | 17.5 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| Bonanza | 3.2 mi | 19.7 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Rock Island | 4.7 mi | 32.2 minutes (±5.9) | Higher |
| Hackett | 5.5 mi | 23.7 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Arkoma | 5.5 mi | 17.5 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Coffee | 6.5 mi | 26.2 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Fort Smith | 8.7 mi | 16.8 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| Cameron | 8.9 mi | 22.7 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Spiro | 8.9 mi | 21.0 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rock Island, OK (32.2 minutes), Hackett, AR (23.7 minutes), Fort Coffee, OK (26.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Le Flore County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Shady Point | 25.4 minutes (±3.7) |
| 10 | Heavener | 23.6 minutes (±4.2) |
| 11 | Cameron | 22.7 minutes (±3.1) |
| 12 | Poteau | 21.4 minutes (±2.6) |
| 13 | Spiro | 21.0 minutes (±2.2) |
| 14 (tie) | Arkoma | 17.5 minutes (±2.5) |
| 14 (tie) | Pocola | 17.5 minutes (±1.3) |
| 16 | Talihina | 14.1 minutes (±4.2) |
Showing 8 of 16 places in Le Flore 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 Pocola
How long is the average commute in Pocola?
Workers who live in Pocola, OK take an average of 17.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Pocola without a car?
3.7% of households in Pocola have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Pocola?
5.8% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in Pocola worked from home, and 87.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pocola town, Oklahoma
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pocola town, Oklahoma
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pocola town, Oklahoma
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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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