How long is the commute from Green River, WY?
Workers who live in Green River, WY take an average of 24.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.0% of workers drive alone to work.
5.0% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
6.6% work from home.
2.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.3 minutes (±3.9)
- Public transportation
- 5.0%
- Work from home
- 6.6%
- Households without a car
- 2.7%
How people in Green River get to work
| Means of transportation | Green River | Sweetwater County | Wyoming | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.0% (±4.6 points) | 76.7% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.3% (±3.4 points) | 12.9% | 9.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 5.0% (±2.7 points) | 2.5% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±1.2 points) | 2.4% | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.8 points) | 1.2% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.6% (±2.6 points) | 4.4% | 9.4% | 15.1% |
In Green River, the average commute is not measurably different from Sweetwater County (23.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in Wyoming (18.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Green River, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sweetwater County (2.5%).
It is also higher than in Wyoming (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Sweetwater County, Green River ranks 2 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 28 of 109.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Green River
| Vehicles available | Green River | Sweetwater County | Wyoming | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.7% (±1.8 points) | 2.8% | 4.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.8% (±4.3 points) | 25.8% | 27.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.9% (±4.8 points) | 35.3% | 34.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 38.5% (±5.4 points) | 36.0% | 33.6% | 21.9% |
In Green River, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Sweetwater County (2.8%).
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 Green River
| Green River | Sweetwater County | Wyoming | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.6% (±2.6 points) | 4.4% (±0.9 points) | 9.4% (±0.5 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.6% (±1.9 points) | 95.6% (±1.2 points) | 95.3% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.0% (±4.2 points) | 88.8% (±2.1 points) | 89.4% (±0.5 points) | 91.0% |
In Green River, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Sweetwater County (88.8%).
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 Green River
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green River | — | 24.3 minutes (±3.9) | — |
| Rock Springs | 14 mi | 22.5 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| North Rock Springs | 14 mi | 24.1 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Granger | 26 mi | 16.1 minutes (±5.9) | Lower |
| Superior | 31 mi | 35.9 minutes (±7.8) | Higher |
| Manila | 38 mi | 18.5 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Lyman | 45 mi | 25.8 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Opal | 47 mi | 36.9 minutes (±20.1) | Not measurably different |
| Mountain View | 48 mi | 31.9 minutes (±11.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Granger, WY (16.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Superior, WY (35.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sweetwater County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Superior | 35.9 minutes (±7.8) |
| 2 | Green River | 24.3 minutes (±3.9) |
| 3 | North Rock Springs | 24.1 minutes (±4.0) |
| 4 | Rock Springs | 22.5 minutes (±2.5) |
| 5 | Bairoil | 20.7 minutes (±11.9) |
| 6 | Wamsutter | 16.4 minutes (±9.4) |
| 7 | Granger | 16.1 minutes (±5.9) |
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 Green River
How long is the average commute in Green River?
Workers who live in Green River, WY take an average of 24.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Green River without a car?
2.7% of households in Green River have no vehicle, and 5.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Green River?
6.6% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in Green River worked from home, and 88.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Green River city, Wyoming
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Green River city, Wyoming
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Green River city, Wyoming
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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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