How long is the commute from Poteau, OK?
Workers who live in Poteau, OK take an average of 21.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.8% of workers walk to work.
4.4% work from home.
7.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.4 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Households without a car
- 7.3%
How people in Poteau get to work
| Means of transportation | Poteau | Le Flore County | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.8% (±4.8 points) | 82.9% | 77.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.2% (±4.0 points) | 9.1% | 9.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 0.1% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.8% (±1.5 points) | 1.4% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±1.8 points) | 1.1% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.4% (±2.1 points) | 5.4% | 9.4% | 15.1% |
In Poteau, the average commute is lower than in Le Flore County (24.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Oklahoma (22.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Poteau, 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, Poteau ranks 12 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 389 of 578.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Poteau
| Vehicles available | Poteau | Le Flore County | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.3% (±2.7 points) | 6.3% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.0% (±5.3 points) | 27.2% | 32.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.7% (±6.6 points) | 39.2% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.1% (±4.1 points) | 27.4% | 24.1% | 21.9% |
In Poteau, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Le Flore County (6.3%).
It is not measurably different from Oklahoma (5.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Poteau
| Poteau | Le Flore County | Oklahoma | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.4% (±2.1 points) | 5.4% (±1.1 points) | 9.4% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.4% (±4.1 points) | 91.8% (±1.3 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 82.9% (±4.0 points) | 81.4% (±1.4 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Poteau, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Le Flore County (81.4%).
It is also lower than in Oklahoma (88.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Poteau
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poteau | — | 21.4 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Shady Point | 5.3 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Cameron | 6.3 mi | 22.7 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Panama | 7.9 mi | 26.2 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Howe | 8.3 mi | 30.0 minutes (±7.7) | Higher |
| Wister | 9.2 mi | 32.9 minutes (±6.1) | Higher |
| Rock Island | 11 mi | 32.2 minutes (±5.9) | Higher |
| Spiro | 12 mi | 21.0 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Heavener | 12 mi | 23.6 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Howe, OK (30.0 minutes), Wister, OK (32.9 minutes), Rock Island, OK (32.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Howe | 30.0 minutes (±7.7) |
| 7 (tie) | Fort Coffee | 26.2 minutes (±4.0) |
| 7 (tie) | Panama | 26.2 minutes (±5.9) |
| 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 11 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 Poteau
How long is the average commute in Poteau?
Workers who live in Poteau, OK take an average of 21.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Poteau without a car?
7.3% of households in Poteau have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Poteau?
4.4% (±2.1 points) of workers who live in Poteau worked from home, and 82.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Poteau city, Oklahoma
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Poteau city, Oklahoma
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Poteau 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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