How long is the commute from Tonkawa, OK?
Workers who live in Tonkawa, OK take an average of 18.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.4% of workers walk to work.
4.8% work from home.
3.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.8 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Households without a car
- 3.9%
How people in Tonkawa get to work
| Means of transportation | Tonkawa | Kay County | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.7% (±3.5 points) | 80.8% | 77.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.7% (±2.6 points) | 12.5% | 9.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.4% (±1.3 points) | 1.5% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.4 points) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.8% (±1.8 points) | 3.7% | 9.4% | 15.1% |
In Tonkawa, the average commute is not measurably different from 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 Tonkawa, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kay County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Oklahoma (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Kay County, Tonkawa ranks 6 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 471 of 578.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Tonkawa
| Vehicles available | Tonkawa | Kay County | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% (±1.3 points) | 6.0% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.3% (±5.1 points) | 34.4% | 32.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.2% (±4.5 points) | 36.3% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.6% (±2.9 points) | 23.4% | 24.1% | 21.9% |
In Tonkawa, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Kay County (6.0%).
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 Tonkawa
| Tonkawa | Kay County | Oklahoma | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.8% (±1.8 points) | 3.7% (±0.9 points) | 9.4% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.3% (±2.2 points) | 93.6% (±1.0 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 81.9% (±4.8 points) | 84.4% (±1.6 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Tonkawa, 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 Tonkawa
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonkawa | — | 18.8 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Blackwell | 9.1 mi | 22.7 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Billings | 12 mi | 15.4 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Marland | 12 mi | 18.9 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Lamont | 14 mi | 26.3 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
| Ponca City | 14 mi | 15.7 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Deer Creek | 15 mi | 43.3 minutes (±8.8) | Higher |
| McCord | 15 mi | 17.1 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Red Rock | 16 mi | 18.0 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ponca City, OK (15.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Blackwell, OK (22.7 minutes), Lamont, OK (26.3 minutes), Deer Creek, OK (43.3 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 Tonkawa
How long is the average commute in Tonkawa?
Workers who live in Tonkawa, OK take an average of 18.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Tonkawa without a car?
3.9% of households in Tonkawa have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Tonkawa?
4.8% (±1.8 points) of workers who live in Tonkawa worked from home, and 81.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tonkawa city, Oklahoma
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tonkawa city, Oklahoma
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tonkawa 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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