How long is the commute from Wichita Falls, TX?
Workers who live in Wichita Falls, TX take an average of 14.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
8.0% of workers walk to work.
7.1% work from home.
7.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 14.3 minutes (±0.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 7.1%
- Households without a car
- 7.4%
How people in Wichita Falls get to work
| Means of transportation | Wichita Falls | Wichita County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.3% (±1.9 points) | 72.5% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.4% (±1.5 points) | 12.0% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.1 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 8.0% (±1.2 points) | 7.1% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.0% (±0.6 points) | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.1% (±1.0 points) | 6.4% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Wichita Falls, the average commute is not measurably different from Wichita County (15.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Wichita Falls, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Wichita County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Wichita County, Wichita Falls ranks 6 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1357 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wichita Falls
| Vehicles available | Wichita Falls | Wichita County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.4% (±1.0 points) | 7.1% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.8% (±2.0 points) | 36.1% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.4% (±1.8 points) | 37.2% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.4% (±1.4 points) | 19.6% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Wichita Falls, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Wichita County (7.1%).
It is also higher than in Texas (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Wichita Falls
| Wichita Falls | Wichita County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.1% (±1.0 points) | 6.4% (±0.8 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.6% (±1.1 points) | 94.1% (±0.9 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.2% (±1.2 points) | 88.7% (±1.0 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Wichita Falls, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Wichita County (88.7%).
It is also lower than in Texas (91.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Wichita Falls
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita Falls | — | 14.3 minutes (±0.6) | — |
| Pleasant Valley | 4.7 mi | 16.5 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Lakeside City | 5.4 mi | 19.8 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Dean | 7.2 mi | 27.5 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
| Cashion Community | 9.0 mi | 20.0 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
| Iowa Park | 9.7 mi | 17.4 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Jolly | 10 mi | 20.9 minutes (±4.8) | Higher |
| Holliday | 11 mi | 28.7 minutes (±8.0) | Higher |
| Burkburnett | 12 mi | 17.5 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lakeside City, TX (19.8 minutes), Dean, TX (27.5 minutes), Cashion Community, TX (20.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Wichita County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cashion Community | 20.0 minutes (±5.2) |
| 2 | Electra | 19.8 minutes (±4.1) |
| 3 | Burkburnett | 17.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 4 | Iowa Park | 17.4 minutes (±3.2) |
| 5 | Pleasant Valley | 16.5 minutes (±2.3) |
| 6 | Wichita Falls | 14.3 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 Wichita Falls
How long is the average commute in Wichita Falls?
Workers who live in Wichita Falls, TX take an average of 14.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wichita Falls without a car?
7.4% of households in Wichita Falls have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wichita Falls?
7.1% (±1.0 points) of workers who live in Wichita Falls worked from home, and 88.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wichita Falls city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wichita Falls city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wichita Falls 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 Wichita Falls city, Texas (place:79000, in state:48).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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.
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