How long is the commute from Thomas, OK?

Name: Commute and cars in Thomas, OK, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Thomas, OK take an average of 26.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

80.8% of workers drive alone to work.

0.0% take public transportation.

5.5% of workers walk to work.

3.6% work from home.

7.1% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 26.5 minutes (±4.8)
Public transportation: 0.0%
Work from home: 3.6%
Households without a car: 7.1%

How people in Thomas get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Thomas	Custer County	Oklahoma	United States
Drove alone	80.8% (±8.8 points)	81.0%	77.4%	68.8%
Carpooled	10.2% (±6.0 points)	11.9%	9.7%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.0% (±4.6 points)	0.0%	0.3%	3.2%
Walked	5.5% (±5.5 points)	2.7%	1.8%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	0.0% (±4.6 points)	0.6%	1.5%	2.0%
Worked from home	3.6% (±2.5 points)	3.9%	9.4%	15.1%

In Thomas, the average commute is higher than in Custer County (19.0 minutes).

It is not measurably different from Oklahoma (22.4 minutes).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Thomas, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Custer County (0.0%).

It is not measurably different from Oklahoma (0.3%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).

In Custer County, Thomas ranks 3 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 198 of 578.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Thomas

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Thomas	Custer County	Oklahoma	United States
No vehicle	7.1% (±4.5 points)	4.8%	5.6%	8.4%
1 vehicle	29.0% (±7.7 points)	32.9%	32.5%	33.1%
2 vehicles	26.3% (±7.0 points)	36.9%	37.8%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	37.6% (±9.1 points)	25.3%	24.1%	21.9%

In Thomas, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Custer County (4.8%).

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 Thomas

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Thomas	Custer County	Oklahoma	United States
Workers working from home	3.6% (±2.5 points)	3.9% (±1.2 points)	9.4% (±0.2 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	96.3% (±2.8 points)	96.0% (±1.2 points)	94.9% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	92.9% (±3.9 points)	90.7% (±1.8 points)	88.9% (±0.2 points)	91.0%

In Thomas, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Custer County (90.7%).

It is also higher than in Oklahoma (88.9%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near Thomas

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Thomas
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Thomas	—	26.5 minutes (±4.8)	—
Custer City	10.0 mi	35.0 minutes (±7.9)	Not measurably different
Oakwood	13 mi	20.4 minutes (±3.9)	Not measurably different
Weatherford	15 mi	16.3 minutes (±2.2)	Lower
Putnam	15 mi	10.3 minutes (±10.6)	Lower
Hydro	16 mi	24.1 minutes (±7.7)	Not measurably different
Arapaho	17 mi	20.3 minutes (±7.2)	Not measurably different
Watonga	20 mi	17.8 minutes (±4.1)	Lower
Greenfield	20 mi	14.8 minutes (±4.5)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Weatherford, OK (16.3 minutes), Putnam, OK (10.3 minutes), Watonga, OK (17.8 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Custer County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
1	Custer City	35.0 minutes (±7.9)
2	Butler	30.9 minutes (±9.2)
3	Thomas	26.5 minutes (±4.8)
4	Arapaho	20.3 minutes (±7.2)
5	Clinton	17.9 minutes (±2.5)
6	Weatherford	16.3 minutes (±2.2)

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 Thomas

How long is the average commute in Thomas?

Workers who live in Thomas, OK take an average of 26.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Thomas without a car?

7.1% of households in Thomas have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Thomas?

3.6% (±2.5 points) of workers who live in Thomas worked from home, and 92.9% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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