How long is the commute from Elmo, TX?
Workers who live in Elmo, TX take an average of 39.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
12.3% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 39.0 minutes (±9.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 12.3%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Elmo get to work
| Means of transportation | Elmo | Kaufman County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.7% (±16.7 points) | 76.1% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.0% (±13.9 points) | 9.4% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±8.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±8.9 points) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±8.9 points) | 0.5% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.3% (±9.1 points) | 12.5% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Elmo, the average commute is not measurably different from Kaufman County (35.6 minutes).
It is also higher than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Elmo, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kaufman County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Kaufman County, Elmo ranks 9 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 97 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Elmo
| Vehicles available | Elmo | Kaufman County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±11.0 points) | 3.1% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 50.2% (±32.7 points) | 25.3% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 20.1% (±22.9 points) | 39.7% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.7% (±19.5 points) | 31.9% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Elmo, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Kaufman County (3.1%).
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 Elmo
| Elmo | Kaufman County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.3% (±9.1 points) | 12.5% (±1.1 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±11.0 points) | 97.4% (±0.5 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.0% (±10.2 points) | 90.7% (±0.9 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Elmo, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Kaufman County (90.7%).
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 Elmo
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmo | — | 39.0 minutes (±9.1) | — |
| Terrell | 8.5 mi | 27.3 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Wills Point | 8.8 mi | 37.2 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
| Poetry | 9.3 mi | 29.2 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Ridge (Kaufman County) | 10 mi | 36.1 minutes (±8.7) | Not measurably different |
| Hawk Cove | 11 mi | 33.7 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
| Quinlan | 12 mi | 37.1 minutes (±10.1) | Not measurably different |
| Post Oak Bend | 12 mi | 41.1 minutes (±8.6) | Not measurably different |
| West Tawakoni | 13 mi | 41.8 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Terrell, TX (27.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kaufman County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Cottonwood | 41.3 minutes (±9.1) |
| 4 | Post Oak Bend | 41.1 minutes (±8.6) |
| 5 | Scurry | 40.9 minutes (±8.8) |
| 6 | Travis Ranch | 40.4 minutes (±3.6) |
| 7 | Heartland | 40.0 minutes (±3.7) |
| 8 | Combine | 39.2 minutes (±4.0) |
| 9 | Elmo | 39.0 minutes (±9.1) |
| 10 | Forney | 36.4 minutes (±2.8) |
| 11 | Oak Ridge (Kaufman County) | 36.1 minutes (±8.7) |
| 12 (tie) | Kemp | 35.5 minutes (±7.4) |
| 12 (tie) | Talty | 35.5 minutes (±3.2) |
| 14 | Oak Grove | 34.9 minutes (±5.6) |
| 15 | Crandall | 33.9 minutes (±3.9) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Kaufman County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Elmo 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 Elmo
How long is the average commute in Elmo?
Workers who live in Elmo, TX take an average of 39.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Elmo without a car?
0.0% of households in Elmo have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Elmo?
12.3% (±9.1 points) of workers who live in Elmo worked from home, and 93.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elmo CDP, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elmo CDP, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elmo 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 Elmo CDP, Texas (place:23356, in state:48).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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 .