How long is the commute from Ponca City, OK?
Workers who live in Ponca City, OK take an average of 15.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
3.4% work from home.
7.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.7 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.4%
- Households without a car
- 7.4%
How people in Ponca City get to work
| Means of transportation | Ponca City | Kay County | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.5% (±2.8 points) | 80.8% | 77.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.7% (±2.4 points) | 12.5% | 9.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±0.7 points) | 1.5% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±0.8 points) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.4% (±1.4 points) | 3.7% | 9.4% | 15.1% |
In Ponca City, the average commute is lower than in Kay County (18.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Oklahoma (22.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ponca City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kay County (0.0%).
It is also lower than in Oklahoma (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Kay County, Ponca City ranks 7 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 536 of 578.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ponca City
| Vehicles available | Ponca City | Kay County | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.4% (±1.5 points) | 6.0% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.0% (±3.0 points) | 34.4% | 32.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.1% (±2.9 points) | 36.3% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.4% (±2.3 points) | 23.4% | 24.1% | 21.9% |
In Ponca City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Kay County (6.0%).
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 Ponca City
| Ponca City | Kay County | Oklahoma | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.4% (±1.4 points) | 3.7% (±0.9 points) | 9.4% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.4% (±1.2 points) | 93.6% (±1.0 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.4% (±2.4 points) | 84.4% (±1.6 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Ponca City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Kay County (84.4%).
It is also lower than in Oklahoma (88.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Ponca City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponca City | — | 15.7 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| McCord | 3.8 mi | 17.1 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Kildare | 6.1 mi | 28.0 minutes (±17.0) | Not measurably different |
| Newkirk | 11 mi | 22.9 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Kaw City | 12 mi | 43.0 minutes (±13.2) | Higher |
| Marland | 12 mi | 18.9 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Blackwell | 14 mi | 22.7 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Tonkawa | 14 mi | 18.8 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Burbank | 19 mi | 23.8 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Newkirk, OK (22.9 minutes), Kaw City, OK (43.0 minutes), Blackwell, OK (22.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kay County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaw City | 43.0 minutes (±13.2) |
| 2 | Kildare | 28.0 minutes (±17.0) |
| 3 | Newkirk | 22.9 minutes (±2.2) |
| 4 | Blackwell | 22.7 minutes (±3.5) |
| 5 | Braman | 20.7 minutes (±11.3) |
| 6 | Tonkawa | 18.8 minutes (±1.6) |
| 7 | Ponca City | 15.7 minutes (±1.2) |
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 Ponca City
How long is the average commute in Ponca City?
Workers who live in Ponca City, OK take an average of 15.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ponca City without a car?
7.4% of households in Ponca City have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ponca City?
3.4% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in Ponca City worked from home, and 84.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ponca City city, Oklahoma
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ponca City city, Oklahoma
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ponca City city, 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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