How long is the commute from Ranchester, WY?
Workers who live in Ranchester, WY take an average of 22.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
2.0% of workers walk to work.
12.3% work from home.
0.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.8 minutes (±5.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 12.3%
- Households without a car
- 0.6%
How people in Ranchester get to work
| Means of transportation | Ranchester | Sheridan County | Wyoming | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.9% (±11.0 points) | 79.6% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.0% (±10.4 points) | 6.8% | 9.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±1.1 points) | 0.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.0% (±2.0 points) | 3.1% | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±5.7 points) | 0.8% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.3% (±7.7 points) | 9.5% | 9.4% | 15.1% |
In Ranchester, the average commute is higher than in Sheridan County (15.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Wyoming (18.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ranchester, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sheridan County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Wyoming (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Sheridan County, Ranchester ranks 3 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 36 of 109.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ranchester
| Vehicles available | Ranchester | Sheridan County | Wyoming | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.6% (±1.2 points) | 4.2% | 4.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.0% (±8.5 points) | 29.0% | 27.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.5% (±10.0 points) | 36.9% | 34.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.9% (±10.9 points) | 30.0% | 33.6% | 21.9% |
In Ranchester, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Sheridan County (4.2%).
It is also lower than in Wyoming (4.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Ranchester
| Ranchester | Sheridan County | Wyoming | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.3% (±7.7 points) | 9.5% (±2.0 points) | 9.4% (±0.5 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.0% (±7.8 points) | 93.5% (±1.7 points) | 95.3% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.9% (±8.8 points) | 90.3% (±2.1 points) | 89.4% (±0.5 points) | 91.0% |
In Ranchester, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Sheridan County (90.3%).
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 Ranchester
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranchester | — | 22.8 minutes (±5.7) | — |
| Dayton | 5.2 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Sheridan | 13 mi | 12.8 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Story | 26 mi | 16.5 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lodge Grass | 30 mi | 23.2 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
| Clearmont | 43 mi | 71.0 minutes (±52.4) | Not measurably different |
| Buffalo | 45 mi | 12.9 minutes (±4.0) | Lower |
| Crow Agency | 50 mi | 12.6 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Greybull | 52 mi | 14.5 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sheridan, WY (12.8 minutes), Buffalo, WY (12.9 minutes), Crow Agency, MT (12.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sheridan County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clearmont | 71.0 minutes (±52.4) |
| 2 | Dayton | 25.4 minutes (±3.6) |
| 3 | Ranchester | 22.8 minutes (±5.7) |
| 4 | Story | 16.5 minutes (±4.7) |
| 5 | Sheridan | 12.8 minutes (±1.2) |
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 Ranchester
How long is the average commute in Ranchester?
Workers who live in Ranchester, WY take an average of 22.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ranchester without a car?
0.6% of households in Ranchester have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ranchester?
12.3% (±7.7 points) of workers who live in Ranchester worked from home, and 87.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ranchester town, Wyoming
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ranchester town, Wyoming
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ranchester 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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