How long is the commute from Panhandle, TX?
Workers who live in Panhandle, TX take an average of 20.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
9.2% work from home.
6.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.5 minutes (±3.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.2%
- Households without a car
- 6.5%
How people in Panhandle get to work
| Means of transportation | Panhandle | Carson County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.7% (±7.5 points) | 85.3% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.8% (±4.2 points) | 3.9% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±1.9 points) | 2.4% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.9 points) | 0.3% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.2% (±5.5 points) | 8.2% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Panhandle, the average commute is not measurably different from Carson County (24.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Panhandle, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Carson County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Carson County, Panhandle ranks 4 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1118 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Panhandle
| Vehicles available | Panhandle | Carson County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.5% (±4.1 points) | 4.1% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.0% (±6.9 points) | 22.8% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.8% (±8.3 points) | 37.5% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 39.7% (±9.4 points) | 35.7% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Panhandle, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Carson 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 Panhandle
| Panhandle | Carson County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.2% (±5.5 points) | 8.2% (±2.9 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.3% (±6.8 points) | 91.5% (±3.4 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 81.9% (±8.0 points) | 83.9% (±4.3 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Panhandle, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Carson County (83.9%).
It is also lower than in Texas (91.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Panhandle
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panhandle | — | 20.5 minutes (±3.7) | — |
| White Deer | 13 mi | 28.0 minutes (±7.7) | Not measurably different |
| Claude | 17 mi | 24.9 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Groom | 18 mi | 33.0 minutes (±11.0) | Higher |
| Skellytown | 19 mi | 25.7 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Borger | 22 mi | 19.5 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Fritch | 24 mi | 21.9 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Pampa | 27 mi | 16.7 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Amarillo | 28 mi | 19.6 minutes (±0.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Groom, TX (33.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Carson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Groom | 33.0 minutes (±11.0) |
| 2 | White Deer | 28.0 minutes (±7.7) |
| 3 | Skellytown | 25.7 minutes (±4.8) |
| 4 | Panhandle | 20.5 minutes (±3.7) |
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 Panhandle
How long is the average commute in Panhandle?
Workers who live in Panhandle, TX take an average of 20.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Panhandle without a car?
6.5% of households in Panhandle have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Panhandle?
9.2% (±5.5 points) of workers who live in Panhandle worked from home, and 81.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Panhandle town, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Panhandle town, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Panhandle town, 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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Figures last updated on .
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