How long is the commute from Idalou, TX?
Workers who live in Idalou, TX take an average of 28.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
9.3% work from home.
8.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.1 minutes (±10.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.3%
- Households without a car
- 8.2%
How people in Idalou get to work
| Means of transportation | Idalou | Lubbock County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.7% (±12.2 points) | 77.8% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.9% (±13.4 points) | 10.8% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 0.6% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.1% (±4.8 points) | 1.6% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.3% (±4.7 points) | 7.3% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Idalou, the average commute is higher than in Lubbock County (17.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Idalou, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lubbock County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Lubbock County, Idalou ranks 1 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 575 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Idalou
| Vehicles available | Idalou | Lubbock County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.2% (±6.0 points) | 5.8% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.3% (±9.5 points) | 35.8% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.6% (±10.7 points) | 39.1% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.0% (±8.5 points) | 19.3% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Idalou, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lubbock County (5.8%).
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 Idalou
| Idalou | Lubbock County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.3% (±4.7 points) | 7.3% (±0.6 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.6% (±7.1 points) | 96.5% (±0.5 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.0% (±6.1 points) | 89.2% (±0.8 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Idalou, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lubbock County (89.2%).
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 Idalou
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idalou | — | 28.1 minutes (±10.4) | — |
| Lorenzo | 8.5 mi | 25.2 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Buffalo Springs Lake | 8.9 mi | 25.9 minutes (±7.9) | Not measurably different |
| Ransom Canyon | 9.1 mi | 28.1 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| New Deal | 10 mi | 18.9 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
| Lubbock | 14 mi | 16.3 minutes (±0.6) | Lower |
| Abernathy | 15 mi | 21.6 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Slaton | 15 mi | 20.8 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Petersburg | 15 mi | 25.4 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lubbock, TX (16.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lubbock County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Idalou | 28.1 minutes (±10.4) |
| 1 (tie) | Ransom Canyon | 28.1 minutes (±3.7) |
| 3 | Buffalo Springs Lake | 25.9 minutes (±7.9) |
| 4 | Slaton | 20.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 5 | Shallowater | 19.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 6 | New Deal | 18.9 minutes (±7.4) |
| 7 | Wolfforth | 16.7 minutes (±1.9) |
Showing 7 of 8 places in Lubbock 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 Idalou
How long is the average commute in Idalou?
Workers who live in Idalou, TX take an average of 28.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Idalou without a car?
8.2% of households in Idalou have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Idalou?
9.3% (±4.7 points) of workers who live in Idalou worked from home, and 90.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Idalou city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Idalou city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Idalou city, 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 Idalou city, Texas (place:35732, 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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