How long is the commute from Alpine, WY?
Workers who live in Alpine, WY take an average of 38.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
64.4% of workers drive alone to work.
1.7% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
13.2% work from home.
3.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 38.6 minutes (±5.0)
- Public transportation
- 1.7%
- Work from home
- 13.2%
- Households without a car
- 3.5%
How people in Alpine get to work
| Means of transportation | Alpine | Lincoln County | Wyoming | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 64.4% (±13.0 points) | 73.3% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 20.0% (±9.8 points) | 11.6% | 9.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.7% (±2.6 points) | 1.5% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±1.5 points) | 2.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±4.7 points) | 2.7% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.2% (±8.7 points) | 8.7% | 9.4% | 15.1% |
In Alpine, the average commute is higher than in Lincoln County (25.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in Wyoming (18.8 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Alpine, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lincoln County (1.5%).
It is not measurably different from Wyoming (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Lincoln County, Alpine ranks 2 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 5 of 109.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Alpine
| Vehicles available | Alpine | Lincoln County | Wyoming | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% (±4.2 points) | 3.5% | 4.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.5% (±13.1 points) | 19.5% | 27.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.5% (±13.8 points) | 35.5% | 34.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.5% (±11.8 points) | 41.5% | 33.6% | 21.9% |
In Alpine, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lincoln County (3.5%).
It is not measurably different from Wyoming (4.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Alpine
| Alpine | Lincoln County | Wyoming | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.2% (±8.7 points) | 8.7% (±2.4 points) | 9.4% (±0.5 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.1% (±9.6 points) | 95.9% (±1.9 points) | 95.3% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.9% (±10.2 points) | 84.1% (±3.5 points) | 89.4% (±0.5 points) | 91.0% |
In Alpine, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lincoln County (84.1%).
It is not measurably different from Wyoming (89.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Alpine
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine | — | 38.6 minutes (±5.0) | — |
| Star Valley Ranch | 13 mi | 47.4 minutes (±11.1) | Not measurably different |
| Thayne | 17 mi | 19.5 minutes (±5.4) | Lower |
| Hoback | 17 mi | 23.8 minutes (±10.2) | Lower |
| South Park | 21 mi | 14.1 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Irwin | 21 mi | 59.4 minutes (±14.4) | Higher |
| Rafter J Ranch | 22 mi | 13.9 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Wilson | 22 mi | 18.6 minutes (±4.8) | Lower |
| Jackson | 25 mi | 12.4 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Thayne, WY (19.5 minutes), Hoback, WY (23.8 minutes), South Park, WY (14.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Irwin, ID (59.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lincoln County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Star Valley Ranch | 47.4 minutes (±11.1) |
| 2 | Alpine | 38.6 minutes (±5.0) |
| 3 | Opal | 36.9 minutes (±20.1) |
| 4 | Cokeville | 31.4 minutes (±10.9) |
| 5 | La Barge | 21.9 minutes (±11.3) |
| 6 | Thayne | 19.5 minutes (±5.4) |
| 7 | Kemmerer | 18.5 minutes (±4.7) |
| 8 | Afton | 15.6 minutes (±4.0) |
Showing 8 of 9 places in Lincoln County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Alpine
How long is the average commute in Alpine?
Workers who live in Alpine, WY take an average of 38.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Alpine without a car?
3.5% of households in Alpine have no vehicle, and 1.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Alpine?
13.2% (±8.7 points) of workers who live in Alpine worked from home, and 85.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alpine town, Wyoming
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alpine town, Wyoming
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alpine town, Wyoming
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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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