How long is the commute from Purcell, OK?
Workers who live in Purcell, OK take an average of 19.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
8.0% work from home.
1.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.2 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.0%
- Households without a car
- 1.8%
How people in Purcell get to work
| Means of transportation | Purcell | McClain County | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.1% (±4.8 points) | 80.1% | 77.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.4% (±4.2 points) | 8.4% | 9.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.1% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.8 points) | 1.2% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 0.6% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.0% (±3.6 points) | 9.6% | 9.4% | 15.1% |
In Purcell, the average commute is lower than in McClain County (27.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Oklahoma (22.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Purcell, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from McClain County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Oklahoma (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In McClain County, Purcell ranks 10 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 460 of 578.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Purcell
| Vehicles available | Purcell | McClain County | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.8% (±1.6 points) | 1.6% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.2% (±6.8 points) | 23.8% | 32.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.8% (±6.6 points) | 42.3% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.1% (±5.8 points) | 32.3% | 24.1% | 21.9% |
In Purcell, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from McClain County (1.6%).
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 Purcell
| Purcell | McClain County | Oklahoma | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.0% (±3.6 points) | 9.6% (±1.6 points) | 9.4% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.4% (±4.3 points) | 96.0% (±0.9 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.8% (±4.5 points) | 92.2% (±1.4 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Purcell, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from McClain County (92.2%).
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 Purcell
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purcell | — | 19.2 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Lexington | 2.2 mi | 29.5 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Washington | 7.0 mi | 32.5 minutes (±8.1) | Higher |
| Slaughterville | 7.1 mi | 30.9 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Noble | 7.7 mi | 28.8 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Wayne | 8.1 mi | 22.6 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Goldsby | 9.4 mi | 28.1 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Maysville | 11 mi | 23.3 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Cole | 12 mi | 27.7 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lexington, OK (29.5 minutes), Washington, OK (32.5 minutes), Slaughterville, OK (30.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across McClain County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Goldsby | 28.1 minutes (±3.8) |
| 5 | Byars | 28.0 minutes (±6.8) |
| 6 | Cole | 27.7 minutes (±1.8) |
| 7 | Newcastle | 27.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 8 | Rosedale | 23.1 minutes (±11.6) |
| 9 | Wayne | 22.6 minutes (±4.3) |
| 10 | Purcell | 19.2 minutes (±2.2) |
Showing 7 of 10 places in McClain 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 Purcell
How long is the average commute in Purcell?
Workers who live in Purcell, OK take an average of 19.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Purcell without a car?
1.8% of households in Purcell have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Purcell?
8.0% (±3.6 points) of workers who live in Purcell worked from home, and 89.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Purcell city, Oklahoma
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Purcell city, Oklahoma
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Purcell 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 Purcell city, Oklahoma (place:61150, in state:40).
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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