How long is the commute from Sour Lake, TX?
Workers who live in Sour Lake, TX take an average of 26.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
9.9% work from home.
3.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.0 minutes (±3.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.9%
- Households without a car
- 3.3%
How people in Sour Lake get to work
| Means of transportation | Sour Lake | Hardin County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.1% (±8.7 points) | 85.5% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.5% (±4.3 points) | 7.6% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.3 points) | 0.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±1.4 points) | 0.7% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.5% (±6.7 points) | 1.7% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.9% (±5.6 points) | 4.5% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Sour Lake, the average commute is lower than in Hardin County (30.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sour Lake, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Hardin County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Hardin County, Sour Lake ranks 6 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 730 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sour Lake
| Vehicles available | Sour Lake | Hardin County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% (±4.1 points) | 3.9% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.8% (±10.9 points) | 31.4% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 50.0% (±11.3 points) | 40.8% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.9% (±8.6 points) | 23.8% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Sour Lake, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Hardin County (3.9%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Sour Lake
| Sour Lake | Hardin County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.9% (±5.6 points) | 4.5% (±1.1 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.6% (±3.4 points) | 94.2% (±1.4 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.5% (±5.2 points) | 86.2% (±1.9 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Sour Lake, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Hardin County (86.2%).
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 Sour Lake
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sour Lake | — | 26.0 minutes (±3.3) | — |
| Pinewood Estates | 5.6 mi | 32.6 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Nome | 7.3 mi | 36.9 minutes (±16.4) | Not measurably different |
| China | 7.8 mi | 28.7 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Bevil Oaks | 8.0 mi | 32.3 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Rose Hill Acres | 13 mi | 37.1 minutes (±15.1) | Not measurably different |
| Devers | 13 mi | 35.1 minutes (±8.0) | Higher |
| Lumberton | 14 mi | 27.1 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Daisetta | 14 mi | 29.4 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pinewood Estates, TX (32.6 minutes), Devers, TX (35.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hardin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rose Hill Acres | 37.1 minutes (±15.1) |
| 2 | Silsbee | 33.4 minutes (±8.1) |
| 3 | Pinewood Estates | 32.6 minutes (±3.0) |
| 4 | Kountze | 31.6 minutes (±5.1) |
| 5 | Lumberton | 27.1 minutes (±2.2) |
| 6 | Sour Lake | 26.0 minutes (±3.3) |
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 Sour Lake
How long is the average commute in Sour Lake?
Workers who live in Sour Lake, TX take an average of 26.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sour Lake without a car?
3.3% of households in Sour Lake have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sour Lake?
9.9% (±5.6 points) of workers who live in Sour Lake worked from home, and 94.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sour Lake city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sour Lake city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sour Lake 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 Sour Lake city, Texas (place:68828, 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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