How long is the commute from Ben Wheeler, TX?
Workers who live in Ben Wheeler, TX take an average of 61.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
62.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
8.1% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 61.0 minutes (±18.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Ben Wheeler get to work
| Means of transportation | Ben Wheeler | Van Zandt County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 62.3% (±12.7 points) | 76.3% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 29.6% (±16.8 points) | 9.6% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±8.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±8.4 points) | 0.8% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±8.4 points) | 1.1% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.1% (±12.4 points) | 12.1% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Ben Wheeler, the average commute is higher than in Van Zandt County (36.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ben Wheeler, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Van Zandt County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Van Zandt County, Ben Wheeler ranks 1 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 5 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ben Wheeler
| Vehicles available | Ben Wheeler | Van Zandt County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±11.2 points) | 3.2% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.2% (±25.9 points) | 26.5% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 56.3% (±29.6 points) | 38.8% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 8.6% (±12.6 points) | 31.5% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Ben Wheeler, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Van Zandt County (3.2%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Ben Wheeler
| Ben Wheeler | Van Zandt County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.1% (±12.4 points) | 12.1% (±1.8 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±11.2 points) | 93.0% (±1.4 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 100.0% (±11.2 points) | 85.2% (±1.9 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Ben Wheeler, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Van Zandt County (85.2%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (91.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Ben Wheeler
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Wheeler | — | 61.0 minutes (±18.9) | — |
| Van | 6.5 mi | 31.0 minutes (±6.7) | Lower |
| Edom | 7.4 mi | 34.1 minutes (±9.7) | Lower |
| Brownsboro | 11 mi | 28.7 minutes (±4.1) | Lower |
| Canton | 12 mi | 36.7 minutes (±6.3) | Lower |
| Murchison | 12 mi | 29.2 minutes (±5.5) | Lower |
| Hideaway | 15 mi | 39.3 minutes (±7.2) | Lower |
| Grand Saline | 16 mi | 25.5 minutes (±4.7) | Lower |
| Chandler | 16 mi | 25.0 minutes (±3.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Van, TX (31.0 minutes), Edom, TX (34.1 minutes), Brownsboro, TX (28.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Van Zandt County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben Wheeler | 61.0 minutes (±18.9) |
| 2 | Wills Point | 37.2 minutes (±7.6) |
| 3 | Canton | 36.7 minutes (±6.3) |
| 4 (tie) | Edom | 34.1 minutes (±9.7) |
| 4 (tie) | Fruitvale | 34.1 minutes (±8.9) |
| 6 | Edgewood | 33.2 minutes (±6.4) |
| 7 | Van | 31.0 minutes (±6.7) |
Showing 7 of 8 places in Van Zandt County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Ben Wheeler is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Ben Wheeler
How long is the average commute in Ben Wheeler?
Workers who live in Ben Wheeler, TX take an average of 61.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ben Wheeler without a car?
0.0% of households in Ben Wheeler have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ben Wheeler?
8.1% (±12.4 points) of workers who live in Ben Wheeler worked from home, and 100.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ben Wheeler CDP, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ben Wheeler CDP, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ben Wheeler CDP, Texas
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 Ben Wheeler CDP, Texas (place:07708, in state:48).
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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