How long is the commute from Wister, OK?
Workers who live in Wister, OK take an average of 32.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
86.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.4% of workers walk to work.
2.1% work from home.
5.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.9 minutes (±6.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.1%
- Households without a car
- 5.3%
How people in Wister get to work
| Means of transportation | Wister | Le Flore County | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 86.8% (±6.5 points) | 82.9% | 77.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.7% (±5.3 points) | 9.1% | 9.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.4% (±2.3 points) | 1.4% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±6.4 points) | 1.1% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.1% (±2.4 points) | 5.4% | 9.4% | 15.1% |
In Wister, the average commute is higher than in Le Flore County (24.2 minutes).
It is also higher than in Oklahoma (22.4 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Wister, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Le Flore County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Oklahoma (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Le Flore County, Wister ranks 2 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 58 of 578.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wister
| Vehicles available | Wister | Le Flore County | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.3% (±3.2 points) | 6.3% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.5% (±6.9 points) | 27.2% | 32.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.8% (±7.3 points) | 39.2% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.5% (±5.7 points) | 27.4% | 24.1% | 21.9% |
In Wister, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Le Flore County (6.3%).
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 Wister
| Wister | Le Flore County | Oklahoma | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.1% (±2.4 points) | 5.4% (±1.1 points) | 9.4% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.0% (±4.3 points) | 91.8% (±1.3 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 73.0% (±7.3 points) | 81.4% (±1.4 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Wister, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Le Flore County (81.4%).
It is also lower than in Oklahoma (88.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Wister
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wister | — | 32.9 minutes (±6.1) | — |
| Howe | 4.8 mi | 30.0 minutes (±7.7) | Not measurably different |
| Heavener | 8.4 mi | 23.6 minutes (±4.2) | Lower |
| Poteau | 9.2 mi | 21.4 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Fanshawe | 11 mi | 30.2 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
| Shady Point | 11 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.7) | Lower |
| Panama | 14 mi | 26.2 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Cameron | 15 mi | 22.7 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| Le Flore | 15 mi | 39.3 minutes (±18.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Heavener, OK (23.6 minutes), Poteau, OK (21.4 minutes), Shady Point, OK (25.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Le Flore County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Le Flore | 39.3 minutes (±18.0) |
| 2 | Wister | 32.9 minutes (±6.1) |
| 3 | Rock Island | 32.2 minutes (±5.9) |
| 4 | Bokoshe | 31.6 minutes (±5.1) |
| 5 | Fanshawe | 30.2 minutes (±7.6) |
| 6 | Howe | 30.0 minutes (±7.7) |
| 7 (tie) | Fort Coffee | 26.2 minutes (±4.0) |
| 7 (tie) | Panama | 26.2 minutes (±5.9) |
Showing 8 of 16 places in Le Flore 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 Wister
How long is the average commute in Wister?
Workers who live in Wister, OK take an average of 32.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wister without a car?
5.3% of households in Wister have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wister?
2.1% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in Wister worked from home, and 73.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wister town, Oklahoma
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wister town, Oklahoma
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wister town, 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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