How long is the commute from Waurika, OK?
Workers who live in Waurika, OK take an average of 27.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.6% of workers drive alone to work.
2.0% take public transportation.
2.1% of workers walk to work.
6.2% work from home.
16.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.8 minutes (±6.0)
- Public transportation
- 2.0%
- Work from home
- 6.2%
- Households without a car
- 16.5%
How people in Waurika get to work
| Means of transportation | Waurika | Jefferson County | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.6% (±7.6 points) | 70.8% | 77.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 16.9% (±6.1 points) | 14.9% | 9.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.0% (±2.8 points) | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.1% (±2.3 points) | 3.1% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.3% (±1.8 points) | 2.1% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.2% (±4.0 points) | 5.7% | 9.4% | 15.1% |
In Waurika, the average commute is not measurably different from Jefferson County (27.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Oklahoma (22.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Waurika, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jefferson County (3.5%).
It is not measurably different from Oklahoma (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Jefferson County, Waurika ranks 4 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 151 of 578.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Waurika
| Vehicles available | Waurika | Jefferson County | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 16.5% (±4.6 points) | 9.1% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.1% (±6.4 points) | 31.5% | 32.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.7% (±5.2 points) | 38.5% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.6% (±5.1 points) | 20.9% | 24.1% | 21.9% |
In Waurika, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Jefferson County (9.1%).
It is also higher than in Oklahoma (5.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Waurika
| Waurika | Jefferson County | Oklahoma | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.2% (±4.0 points) | 5.7% (±1.7 points) | 9.4% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.7% (±5.4 points) | 92.9% (±2.0 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 81.5% (±5.7 points) | 74.3% (±3.0 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Waurika, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Jefferson County (74.3%).
It is also lower than in Oklahoma (88.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Waurika
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waurika | — | 27.8 minutes (±6.0) | — |
| Addington | 5.4 mi | 65.6 minutes (±48.1) | Not measurably different |
| Hastings | 5.5 mi | 23.1 minutes (±8.4) | Not measurably different |
| Sugden | 7.5 mi | 40.8 minutes (±35.9) | Not measurably different |
| Ryan | 12 mi | 24.5 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Byers | 12 mi | 26.4 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Comanche | 13 mi | 23.0 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Temple | 13 mi | 25.5 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Petrolia | 17 mi | 22.2 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Addington | 65.6 minutes (±48.1) |
| 2 | Sugden | 40.8 minutes (±35.9) |
| 3 | Terral | 30.4 minutes (±11.8) |
| 4 | Waurika | 27.8 minutes (±6.0) |
| 5 | Ryan | 24.5 minutes (±3.9) |
| 6 | Ringling | 23.6 minutes (±3.2) |
| 7 | Hastings | 23.1 minutes (±8.4) |
| 8 | Cornish | 22.2 minutes (±9.4) |
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 Waurika
How long is the average commute in Waurika?
Workers who live in Waurika, OK take an average of 27.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Waurika without a car?
16.5% of households in Waurika have no vehicle, and 2.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Waurika?
6.2% (±4.0 points) of workers who live in Waurika worked from home, and 81.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waurika city, Oklahoma
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waurika city, Oklahoma
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waurika 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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