How long is the commute from Velma, OK?
Workers who live in Velma, OK take an average of 24.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
90.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
2.6% work from home.
2.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.6 minutes (±7.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.6%
- Households without a car
- 2.4%
How people in Velma get to work
| Means of transportation | Velma | Stephens County | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 90.8% (±7.1 points) | 79.5% | 77.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.1% (±5.1 points) | 12.4% | 9.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±8.7 points) | 0.1% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±8.7 points) | 1.3% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±2.3 points) | 1.1% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.6% (±3.2 points) | 5.6% | 9.4% | 15.1% |
In Velma, the average commute is not measurably different from Stephens County (23.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Oklahoma (22.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Velma, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Stephens County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Oklahoma (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Stephens County, Velma ranks 4 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 266 of 578.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Velma
| Vehicles available | Velma | Stephens County | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.4% (±2.7 points) | 5.7% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.7% (±8.0 points) | 30.9% | 32.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.7% (±14.1 points) | 36.9% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 33.2% (±13.1 points) | 26.5% | 24.1% | 21.9% |
In Velma, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Stephens County (5.7%).
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 Velma
| Velma | Stephens County | Oklahoma | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.6% (±3.2 points) | 5.6% (±1.1 points) | 9.4% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.8% (±2.7 points) | 93.9% (±1.1 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.4% (±9.4 points) | 86.4% (±1.4 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Velma, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Stephens County (86.4%).
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 Velma
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Velma | — | 24.6 minutes (±7.6) | — |
| Ratliff City | 8.4 mi | 11.5 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Loco | 8.8 mi | 31.3 minutes (±9.0) | Not measurably different |
| Tatums | 11 mi | 20.4 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Bray | 14 mi | 24.5 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Foster | 14 mi | 26.6 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Duncan | 17 mi | 21.9 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Healdton | 19 mi | 28.2 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Comanche | 19 mi | 23.0 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ratliff City, OK (11.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Stephens County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loco | 31.3 minutes (±9.0) |
| 2 | Empire City | 31.0 minutes (±9.0) |
| 3 | Central High | 26.7 minutes (±5.1) |
| 4 | Velma | 24.6 minutes (±7.6) |
| 5 | Bray | 24.5 minutes (±4.2) |
| 6 | Comanche | 23.0 minutes (±3.5) |
| 7 | Marlow | 22.4 minutes (±2.9) |
| 8 | Duncan | 21.9 minutes (±2.3) |
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 Velma
How long is the average commute in Velma?
Workers who live in Velma, OK take an average of 24.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Velma without a car?
2.4% of households in Velma have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Velma?
2.6% (±3.2 points) of workers who live in Velma worked from home, and 83.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Velma town, Oklahoma
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Velma town, Oklahoma
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Velma town, 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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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