How long is the commute from Mineral Wells, TX?
Workers who live in Mineral Wells, TX take an average of 27.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
5.8% work from home.
6.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.5 minutes (±3.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.8%
- Households without a car
- 6.1%
How people in Mineral Wells get to work
| Means of transportation | Mineral Wells | Palo Pinto County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.6% (±4.3 points) | 74.3% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.1% (±3.7 points) | 14.7% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±0.7 points) | 1.0% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±1.1 points) | 1.9% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.8% (±2.1 points) | 8.0% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Mineral Wells, the average commute is not measurably different from Palo Pinto County (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Mineral Wells, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Palo Pinto County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Palo Pinto County, Mineral Wells ranks 2 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 617 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Mineral Wells
| Vehicles available | Mineral Wells | Palo Pinto County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.1% (±2.3 points) | 4.1% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.0% (±3.7 points) | 31.6% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.6% (±4.6 points) | 37.4% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.3% (±4.3 points) | 26.8% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Mineral Wells, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Palo Pinto County (4.1%).
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 Mineral Wells
| Mineral Wells | Palo Pinto County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.8% (±2.1 points) | 8.0% (±2.0 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.5% (±2.4 points) | 94.7% (±1.5 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.1% (±3.2 points) | 89.8% (±2.0 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Mineral Wells, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Palo Pinto County (89.8%).
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 Mineral Wells
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mineral Wells | — | 27.5 minutes (±3.8) | — |
| Cool | 4.2 mi | 37.8 minutes (±14.2) | Not measurably different |
| Millsap | 6.4 mi | 26.5 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Peaster | 12 mi | 21.5 minutes (±8.7) | Not measurably different |
| Graford | 13 mi | 26.8 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Dennis | 17 mi | 49.8 minutes (±9.2) | Higher |
| Weatherford | 18 mi | 25.1 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Western Lake | 21 mi | 33.8 minutes (±9.2) | Not measurably different |
| Carter | 21 mi | 37.4 minutes (±6.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Dennis, TX (49.8 minutes), Carter, TX (37.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Palo Pinto County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mingus | 32.1 minutes (±7.7) |
| 2 | Mineral Wells | 27.5 minutes (±3.8) |
| 3 | Graford | 26.8 minutes (±5.6) |
| 4 | Strawn | 26.2 minutes (±5.1) |
| 5 | Gordon | 23.9 minutes (±6.2) |
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 Mineral Wells
How long is the average commute in Mineral Wells?
Workers who live in Mineral Wells, TX take an average of 27.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Mineral Wells without a car?
6.1% of households in Mineral Wells have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Mineral Wells?
5.8% (±2.1 points) of workers who live in Mineral Wells worked from home, and 89.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mineral Wells city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mineral Wells city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mineral Wells city, Texas
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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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