How long is the commute from Shallowater, TX?
Workers who live in Shallowater, TX take an average of 19.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
86.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
6.0% work from home.
0.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.6 minutes (±2.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.0%
- Households without a car
- 0.8%
How people in Shallowater get to work
| Means of transportation | Shallowater | Lubbock County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 86.4% (±4.9 points) | 77.8% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.4% (±3.7 points) | 10.8% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 0.6% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±1.2 points) | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 1.6% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.0% (±3.6 points) | 7.3% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Shallowater, the average commute is not measurably different from Lubbock County (17.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Shallowater, 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, Shallowater ranks 5 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1172 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Shallowater
| Vehicles available | Shallowater | Lubbock County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.8% (±1.2 points) | 5.8% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.9% (±5.8 points) | 35.8% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.6% (±9.0 points) | 39.1% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 30.7% (±9.1 points) | 19.3% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Shallowater, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Lubbock County (5.8%).
It is also lower than in Texas (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Shallowater
| Shallowater | Lubbock County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.0% (±3.6 points) | 7.3% (±0.6 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±4.8 points) | 96.5% (±0.5 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.3% (±9.3 points) | 89.2% (±0.8 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Shallowater, 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 Shallowater
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shallowater | — | 19.6 minutes (±2.7) | — |
| New Deal | 8.8 mi | 18.9 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
| Lubbock | 11 mi | 16.3 minutes (±0.6) | Lower |
| Smyer | 12 mi | 26.0 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Abernathy | 12 mi | 21.6 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Wolfforth | 13 mi | 16.7 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Anton | 13 mi | 28.5 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Idalou | 18 mi | 28.1 minutes (±10.4) | Not measurably different |
| Opdyke West | 19 mi | 18.6 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lubbock, TX (16.3 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Smyer, TX (26.0 minutes), Anton, TX (28.5 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) |
| 8 | Lubbock | 16.3 minutes (±0.6) |
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 Shallowater
How long is the average commute in Shallowater?
Workers who live in Shallowater, TX take an average of 19.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Shallowater without a car?
0.8% of households in Shallowater have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Shallowater?
6.0% (±3.6 points) of workers who live in Shallowater worked from home, and 89.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shallowater city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shallowater city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shallowater 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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Figures last updated on .
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