How long is the commute from Vernal, UT?
Workers who live in Vernal, UT take an average of 15.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.9% of workers drive alone to work.
1.0% take public transportation.
9.1% of workers walk to work.
3.9% work from home.
3.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.9 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 1.0%
- Work from home
- 3.9%
- Households without a car
- 3.4%
How people in Vernal get to work
| Means of transportation | Vernal | Uintah County | Utah | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.9% (±7.1 points) | 72.8% | 67.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.2% (±4.8 points) | 12.1% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% (±1.0 points) | 0.5% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 9.1% (±5.1 points) | 3.4% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.9% (±3.3 points) | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.9% (±2.3 points) | 8.0% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Vernal, the average commute is lower than in Uintah County (20.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Utah (22.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Vernal, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Uintah County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Utah (1.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Uintah County, Vernal ranks 4 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 227 of 265.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Vernal
| Vehicles available | Vernal | Uintah County | Utah | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% (±1.9 points) | 3.1% | 4.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.3% (±6.9 points) | 26.1% | 24.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.8% (±6.3 points) | 36.5% | 38.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.5% (±5.8 points) | 34.3% | 33.0% | 21.9% |
In Vernal, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Uintah County (3.1%).
It is not measurably different from Utah (4.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Vernal
| Vernal | Uintah County | Utah | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.9% (±2.3 points) | 8.0% (±1.7 points) | 17.6% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% (±1.7 points) | 95.1% (±1.9 points) | 97.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.6% (±3.9 points) | 91.1% (±2.0 points) | 93.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Vernal, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Uintah County (91.1%).
It is not measurably different from Utah (93.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Vernal
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernal | — | 15.9 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Maeser | 2.5 mi | 18.4 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Naples | 2.8 mi | 15.9 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Ballard | 24 mi | 18.6 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Roosevelt | 26 mi | 15.0 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Myton | 33 mi | 13.3 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Manila | 39 mi | 18.5 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Altamont | 40 mi | 17.0 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Rangely | 47 mi | 9.9 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Rangely, CO (9.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Uintah County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ballard | 18.6 minutes (±3.2) |
| 2 | Maeser | 18.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 3 (tie) | Naples | 15.9 minutes (±1.8) |
| 3 (tie) | Vernal | 15.9 minutes (±2.4) |
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 Vernal
How long is the average commute in Vernal?
Workers who live in Vernal, UT take an average of 15.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Vernal without a car?
3.4% of households in Vernal have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Vernal?
3.9% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in Vernal worked from home, and 90.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vernal city, Utah
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vernal city, Utah
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vernal city, Utah
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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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