How long is the commute from Madras, OR?
Workers who live in Madras, OR take an average of 23.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.4% of workers walk to work.
3.5% work from home.
8.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.7 minutes (±3.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.5%
- Households without a car
- 8.7%
How people in Madras get to work
| Means of transportation | Madras | Jefferson County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.6% (±6.0 points) | 73.8% | 64.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.5% (±4.8 points) | 14.2% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 0.1% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.4% (±2.4 points) | 2.2% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.5% (±2.4 points) | 9.4% | 19.0% | 15.1% |
In Madras, the average commute is not measurably different from Jefferson County (25.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Oregon (23.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Madras, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jefferson County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Oregon (2.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Jefferson County, Madras ranks 3 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 138 of 296.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Madras
| Vehicles available | Madras | Jefferson County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.7% (±3.6 points) | 4.5% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.5% (±8.0 points) | 20.6% | 31.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.6% (±6.3 points) | 36.9% | 36.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 30.2% (±8.2 points) | 37.9% | 24.2% | 21.9% |
In Madras, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Jefferson County (4.5%).
It is not measurably different from Oregon (7.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Madras
| Madras | Jefferson County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.5% (±2.4 points) | 9.4% (±1.9 points) | 19.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.7% (±1.2 points) | 97.3% (±0.9 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.2% (±5.5 points) | 89.9% (±2.3 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Madras, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Jefferson County (89.9%).
It is not measurably different from Oregon (92.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Madras
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madras | — | 23.7 minutes (±3.6) | — |
| Metolius | 5.3 mi | 23.4 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Warm Springs | 9.8 mi | 19.8 minutes (±7.8) | Not measurably different |
| Culver | 10 mi | 30.2 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Crooked River Ranch | 18 mi | 32.1 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Terrebonne | 21 mi | 34.4 minutes (±5.4) | Higher |
| Redmond | 28 mi | 21.4 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Eagle Crest | 29 mi | 26.9 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Prineville | 29 mi | 23.8 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Culver, OR (30.2 minutes), Crooked River Ranch, OR (32.1 minutes), Terrebonne, OR (34.4 minutes).
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 | Crooked River Ranch | 32.1 minutes (±3.2) |
| 2 | Culver | 30.2 minutes (±3.6) |
| 3 | Madras | 23.7 minutes (±3.6) |
| 4 | Metolius | 23.4 minutes (±4.4) |
| 5 | Warm Springs | 19.8 minutes (±7.8) |
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 Madras
How long is the average commute in Madras?
Workers who live in Madras, OR take an average of 23.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Madras without a car?
8.7% of households in Madras have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Madras?
3.5% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in Madras worked from home, and 87.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Madras city, Oregon
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Madras city, Oregon
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Madras city, Oregon
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Madras city, Oregon (place:45250, in state:41).
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 last updated on .
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